Manager: Traffic Services, Law Enforcement & Social Security Services

Breede Valley Municipality

2026/02/19 Worcester

Job Reference Number: CS/TLS01/0226

Department: Traffic Admin

Business Unit

Industry: Government

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: R692 080,60 - R898 338,07

MANAGER: TRAFFIC SERVICES, LAW ENFORCEMENT & SECURITY SERVICES (PERMANENT) SALARY: R 692 080.60 – R 898 338.07 per annum (T16) TOTAL COST TO COUNCIL: R 1 167 196 – R 1 434 644 per annum (Inclusive of Municipal benefits: Group Life Scheme, Pension Fund etc.) Ref: CS/TLS01/0226

Job Description

Job Purpose: Manage traffic services, law enforcement and security services. Develop strategies, policies, standards and operational programs for implementation and compliance in line with the relevant legislation, policies, by-laws, procedures and guidelines.

Duties:

• Identifies and defines the immediate, short- and long-term objectives/ plans associated with Traffic Services
• Manage the operations of the traffic sections
• Manage the implementation of specific plans associated with controlling traffic and maintaining road safety
• Implements procedures, systems and controls to regulate specific work and related applications associated with the functionality
• Control expenditure against approved budget allocations of the capital and operating budget to support budget planning sequences in respect of the Division
• Manages the formulation of specific contracts and tender documents and controls contractual obligations with regards to Traffic and Security Services
• Oversee and monitor contractor performance against agreed terms and conditions though ongoing interaction, inspections, etc. and alert the consultant / contractor to any acts of non-conformance
• Manage productivity and performance of sub-ordinates.
• Manage assets and fleet management
• Managing public awareness initiatives.
• Manages the implementation of procedures and systems associated with controlling document flow and, quality systems/statutory and audit requirements regulating recordkeeping.
  
  

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Relevant Bachelor Degree or BTech in Policing or equivalent
• Basic Training Qualification
• Valid Code B Driver’s License
• No Criminal Record
• Firearm proficiency
• 8 years or more relevant experience, inclusive of proven supervisory / managerial experience
• Must be able to communicate in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages in the Western Cape
• Compliance with the National Treasury Regulations on the required Minimum Competency Level Unit Standards applicable to this position, or must complete the unit standards within an eighteen (18) months period from the date of appointment as provided for in GNR 1146 under GG 41996, dated 26 October 2018
  
  

Competencies: (For a detailed description of competencies, read competency level 4 from page 731/744 of the Competency Framework on our website / on this linkhttps://bvm.gov.za/download/municipal-staff-regulations-competency-framework/)

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

Functional Competencies: Patrol, Enforcement and Emergency Response

Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation

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

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

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 comply with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act and its EE plan.
• Only online applications will be accepted.
• When applying please ensure that you fill in all required fields.
• Also attach an updated CV (Including details of at least three (3) contactable WORK REFERENCES and the relevant numbers), certified copies of qualifications, valid driver’s license and supporting documents not older than six (6) months and covering letter.
• Applicant with a foreign/ international educational qualification must submit a certificate of verification by SAQA.
• Candidates will be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employer and reference will be contacted. Verification will be done on education qualifications, criminal and credit record.
• Any candidate appointed at the Breede Valley Municipality will sign an employment and performance agreement subject to probation per the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations.
• For enquiries contact the Human Resources Office at 023 348 4961 or by email address: jobs@bvm.gov.za
• 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 sixty (60) days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
  
  

All applications should reach us by 05 March 2026 at 14:00.

The Municipality reserves its right not to make an appointment.