Are you passionate about road safety and committed to serving your community? Bergrivier Municipality is inviting qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the position of Traffic Officer (Piketberg). This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in traffic law enforcement who want to make a meaningful impact in one of the Western Cape’s most vibrant municipal regions.
Vacancy Overview
| Employer: | Bergrivier Municipality |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | 05 December 2025 |
| Location: | Piketberg, Western Cape, South Africa |
Traffic Officer (Piketberg)
Directorate: Community Services
Reference: GD30/371/PB
Qualifications
- Grade 12
- Traffic Officer Diploma
Experience
- Two (2) to Five (5) years of relevant experience
Requirements
- Valid Code A & EC driver’s licence
- Basic First Aid Certificate
- Proficiency in at least two official Western Cape languages (Afrikaans/English/Xhosa) – Read, Write and Speak
- Strong human relations, communication and interpersonal skills
- Conflict-handling abilities
- Excellent attention to detail
- Firearm proficiency
- Willingness to work overtime, shifts and standby duties
- Able to perform duties in other municipal areas when required
- No criminal record
Job Purpose
The role involves conducting examinations, issuing learner and driving licences, and performing roadworthiness assessments. The Traffic Officer will monitor traffic flow, enforce road safety laws, reduce congestion, and support emergency and disaster management teams.
Key Performance Areas
- Enforce traffic laws in accordance with the Road Traffic Act 93 of 1993
- Conduct municipal by-law enforcement
- Educate scholars on road safety
- Conduct roadblocks with SAPS and stakeholders
- Oversee procedures related to vehicle testing, licensing and registration
- Examine vehicles for roadworthiness
- Assist during disasters, emergencies, or firefighting situations
- Prepare statutory reports, documentation and registers
- Maintain equipment and vehicles
- Perform community policing and issue fines or make arrests when necessary
Competency Requirements
Core Professional Competencies:
- Community & customer focus
- Negotiation, influencing, communication
- Problem solving
- Ethics & professionalism
- Resilience
Functional Competencies:
- Patrol, enforcement & emergency response
- Communication
- Interpersonal relations
Public Service Orientation:
- Service delivery focus
- Client orientation
- Action and outcome orientation
Personal Competencies:
- Resilience
- Change readiness
- Cognitive ability
- Team orientation
- Learning orientation
Management/Leadership Competencies:
- Direction setting
- Coaching & mentoring
- Impact & influence
Salary
R294 732.00 per annum (T10 of Category 3 Local Authority)
Date of Acceptance
01 February 2026 or as soon as possible.
Enquiries
Contact: Mr C.A. Cornelissen – 022 913 6000
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- A covering letter with two (2) contactable references
- Completed prescribed application form (available on www.bergmun.org.za or by calling 022 913 6000)
- Certified copies of qualification certificates
- Certified ID document
- Certified driver’s licence
- Curriculum Vitae (Maximum 3 pages)
Submit your application to any Bergrivier Municipal office (Aurora, Eendekuil, Redelinghuys, Piketberg, Porterville, Velddrif) or send via post or courier:
Address:
Mr DF Verhoog
Bergrivier Municipality
13 Church Street
Piketberg
P.O. Box 60
Piketberg
7320
Important:
- The municipality does not accept responsibility for late or undelivered mail/courier applications.
- NO faxes or electronic applications will be accepted.
Additional Information
- A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary applies (where applicable).
- Preference is given to candidates meeting Employment Equity targets and local residents within Bergrivier Municipal area (WC013).
- All appointments are subject to police clearance, interviews, evaluations, and security screening.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.