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Traffic Officers: Grade II & III

The Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality, with its seat in Phalaborwa, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the following position:

Department of Community & Social Services

Traffic Officers: Grade II & III (5 Positions)

Total Cost to Employer:
• R159 330.00 per annum (Gr III)
• R202 121.00 per annum (Gr II)

Basic salary:
• R108 932.00 – R121 653.00 per annum (Gr III)
• R124 177.00 – R141 065.00 per annum (Gr II)

(Ref. CSS/02/12)

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 Certificate
  • Traffic Officer’s Diploma
  • Valid Code A and EC driver’s licences
  • Valid registration with the Department of Transport as a Traffic Officer
  • No criminal record
  • Good health
  • Examiner of Vehicles and Drivers Licences Diploma will be an added advantage
  • At least ITO1 (Grade II)
  • Preference will be given to female applicants.


Key performance areas:

  • Carry out law enforcement and patrol duties
  • Perform point duty (traffic control) at schools or where required
  • Handle escorts (abnormal vehicles), funerals, etc
  • Maintain traffic control during special events
  • Test applicants for learner’s or driver’s licences
  • Open and close public amenities – Selati Ablution Block
  • Investigate complaints (dogs, vehicles, etc)
  • Act as Chauffeur for the Mayor
  • Attend court for traffic-related cases
  • Serve summonses and execute warrants for arrest
  • Hold roadblocks
  • Carry out administrative duties (reports, duty sheets, registers)
  • Test vehicles for roadworthiness and/or certificates of fitness
  • Perform any other related duties that may be commissioned from time to time by an authorised person.

Benefits:

  • Pension/retirement fund
  • Medical aid fund
  • Group life assurance
  • Leave
  • 13th cheque bonus
  • Housing subsidy and furniture removal subject to certain conditions.


Please note:

  • Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will immediately disqualify any applicant
  • Short-listed candidates will be screened for criminal records and/or any pending criminal cases
  • A candidate who canvasses any Councillor for preference will be disqualified from the selection process or from appointment
  • Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality subscribes to the principles of equal employment and affirmative action.


Applications with a detailed CV, clearly indicating the post being applied for, should be forwarded to: The Municipal Manager, Private Bag X01020, Phalaborwa 1390.

Enquiries can be directed to Ms A Mahlabela at (015) 780-6482.

Closing date: 24 February 2012.