Theewaterskloof Municipality is inviting suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Traffic Officer within the Community Services Directorate: Protection Services. This position has been relocated from Riviersonderend to Caledon, and applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply.
Successful candidates will join a professional team responsible for traffic law enforcement, road safety, and by-law enforcement in the municipality.
Job Details
| Employer: | Theewaterskloof Municipality |
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| Closing Date: | 10 October 2025 at 12:00 pm |
| Location: | Caledon, Western Cape |
| Post Level: | T09 |
| Remuneration: | R268,104.00 – R347,928.00 per annum (plus benefits) |
| Benefits: | Pension, medical aid, 13th cheque, housing/rental subsidy, furniture removal cost (under certain conditions) |
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate (originally certified copy required)
- Traffic Officer’s Diploma (originally certified copy required)
- 2–5 years relevant experience in traffic and law enforcement (must be clearly stated in application)
- Valid Code B Driver’s Licence (originally certified copy required)
- Valid Training Certificate in the safe use of firearms (issued by an accredited SETA provider)
- No criminal record (valid clearance certificate or proof of application required)
- Valid South African ID (originally certified copy required)
- Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official Western Cape languages (English, Afrikaans, Xhosa)
- Physically fit, trustworthy, and able to handle conflict, stress, and pressure
⚠️ Only applicants with the highest levels of personal integrity will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Traffic control and traffic law enforcement
- Enforce the National Land Transport Act (NLTA) and municipal by-laws
- Record and register road traffic crashes with SAPS
- Execute warrants of arrest and prepare statements
- Provide emergency support during disasters or emergencies
- Complete statutory reports and registers
- Impound vehicles where necessary
- Conduct road safety awareness and educational programmes
- Manage traffic congestion and perform specialized traffic policing
- Promote safe work environments
- Work shifts, overtime, and perform standby duties when required
Competency Requirements
Core Professional Competencies
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Resilience
- Ethics and professionalism
- Negotiation and influencing
Public Service Competencies
- Service delivery and client orientation
- Interpersonal relationships
Personal Competencies
- Cognitive ability and learning orientation
- Action and outcome orientation
- Change readiness
Leadership Competencies
- Team orientation
- Direction setting
- Impact and influence
Application Process
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Theewaterskloof Municipality application form and include:
- Detailed CV
- Originally certified copies of:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Traffic Officer’s Diploma
- Driver’s Licence
- Firearm Training Certificate
- ID Document
- Criminal Record Clearance Certificate (or proof of application)
Important:
- No emailed, faxed, or scanned applications will be accepted.
- Only original, hand-delivered or posted applications will be considered.
- Incomplete applications or missing documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
Submission Address
Senior Manager: Human Resources
Theewaterskloof Municipality
P.O. Box 24
Caledon, 7230
Enquiries
For more details, contact:
- Mr. R. Hendricks – Senior Superintendent: Traffic Law Enforcement
- Tel: 028 214 3300
Employment Equity
Theewaterskloof Municipality is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act.
If you do not hear from the municipality within two months of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.