Traffic Officer (X8)

Breede Valley Municipality

2026/04/16 Worcester

Job Reference Number: CS/TOW/0426

Department: Traffic Control

Business Unit

Industry: Government

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 8

Salary: R301 845,75 - R391 762,44

(EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT) DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION: TRAFFIC SERVICES, LAW ENFORCEMENT & SECURITY SERVICES SECTION: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT TRAFFIC OFFICER X8 (PERMANENT) LOCATION: WORCESTER (REF: CS/TOW/0426) BASIC SALARY: R 301 845.75 – R 391 762.44 per annum [T10] TOTAL COST TO COUNCIL: R 425 472 – R 542 065 per annum

Job Purpose: Performs activities/tasks associated with law enforcement, examination, testing and issuing of learner and driving licenses and road worthiness certification through the application of applicable legislation.

Duties

• Enforce the relevant traffic legislation
• Keeping abreast with the latest amendments to legislation, by-laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Attending to traffic bottlenecks caused through accidents, breakdown or peak hour congestion
• Direct, divert, stop and control the flow of traffic by means of various methods and hand signals to communicate with drivers and pedestrians
• Assess traffic situations and incidents to determine the relevant course of action to ensure road safety
• Patrolling and observing the streets and suburban areas and identifying with non-conforming practices (illegal parking, speeding, unsafe transporting etc.)
• Performing specific traffic control and monitoring sequences at official functions/ public meetings and providing escort at funerals, political office bearers/ guests and dignitaries.
• Make public announcements with the loudhailer
• Set-up and perform routine checks, speed measuring equipment and enforcement of legislation
• Stopping vehicles and conducting inspection of driver licenses, vehicle registration and roadworthiness requirements and/or attending to specific infringement of road safety rules, etc.
• Executing warrants of arrests and preparing statements
• Completing and executing summons and submitting case files to facilitate prosecution and attending and witnesses specific actions in the court of law
• Assess possible impoundment of vehicles in line with traffic regulations
• Ensure that road safety is maintained through accurate and assessment, certification or licensing of applicants, drivers and vehicles satisfying the minimum prescribed requirements
• Ensure that the roadworthy test complies with the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996 and the SANS: 10047 – 2009 (Edition 6)
• Participating in disaster control activities, operating equipment and/or following instructions on the applications necessary to control the disaster
• Responding to public complaints/enquiries
• Completing procedural documentation (vehicle log sheets, time sheets, statements, inspection checklists, etc.) inserting the appropriate details
• Executing laid down procedures to test and determine the functionality of traffic/law enforcement equipment (speed measuring devices, etc.) and vehicles
• Responsible for the driving of municipal vehicle
• Ensure a well-maintained designated vehicle and the accurate capturing of kilometers in accordance with the laid down Procedures, Policies and guidelines
• Ensure health and safety compliance in accordance with laid down instructions.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Traffic Officer Diploma
• Grade A: Examiner of Drivers Licenses
• Grade A: Examiner of Vehicles Certificate
• Valid Code A & EC Driver’s License
• No Criminal Record
• 2 years law enforcement experience
• Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape

Competencies: ( For a detailed description of competencies, read competency level 2 from page 731 - 744 of the Competency Framework on our website / on this link- )

Core Professional Competencies: Community & Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Negotiating & Influencing, Resilience, Communication, Ethics & Professionalism.

Functional Competencies: Patrol, Enforcement & Emergency Response.

Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation, Client Orientation & Customer Focus

Personal Competencies: Action & Outcome Orientation, Change Readiness, Cognitive Ability, Learning Orientation.

Management/ Leadership Competencies: Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching & Mentoring, Impact & Influence.

PLEASE NOTE: Please read the below conditions carefully, only those who comply with the conditions will be considered

• No late applications will be considered.
• The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and as such will adhere to the requirements of the Employment Equity Act and its EE plan.
• Note that BVM is using a Recruitment Portal which is an online portal.
• Only online applications will be accepted.
• When applying online: Please ensure that you fill in all required Fields.
• Also attach an updated CV (Including details of at least 3 contactable work references and the relevant numbers), certified copies of qualifications and valid driver’s license not older than six (6) months, covering letter and relevant supporting documents.
• Applicant with a foreign educational qualification must submit a certificate of verification by SAQA.
• It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his/her qualifications and criminal records.
• Candidate will be subjected to medical examination.
• Any candidate appointed at the Breede Valley Municipality will sign an employment and performance agreement that will be subject to probation monitoring and performance monitoring in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations.
• For enquiries contact the Human Resources Office at 023 348 4961 or on email address: ***email_hidden***
• Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker is not permitted, and proof thereof will result in disqualification.
• Misrepresentation of information or fraudulent qualifications documentation will immediately disqualify any applicant.
• If you have not heard from us within 60 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

All applications should reach us by 30 April 2026 at 14:00.

The Municipality reserves its right not to make an appointment.