Traffic Officer; post level 12

Job Title

Traffic Officer (post level 12) (2 positions)

6326

University of the Free State → Deputy Vice-Chancellor:
People and Operations → Protection Services

Permanent

Semi-Skilled

Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

21 January 2026

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• A Traffic Officer's Diploma on NQF Level 4, issued by an accredited Traffic College Training under the Department of Transport and Road Traffic Management Corporation.
• Currently appointed as a Traffic Officer/Warden, with a personal infrastructure number by a relevant appointing authority. (Attach proof.)
• Minimum two (2) years’ relevant working experience as a Traffic Warden or Traffic Officer.
• Valid South African driver's license code 08 or 10. (Attach a copy.)

• A three-year National Diploma in Traffic Policing or Metropolitan Policing on NQF Level 6.
• Examiner of vehicles or a license certificate (attach a copy).
• Experience with in the higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures.
• Member of or registration at a professional body (attach a copy).

• Issue traffic infringements to the infringers and submit duplicates for tracing.
• Attend accident scenes and safeguard the accident scene, record correct information and complete the accident report form, and regulate traffic.
• Attend to traffic complaints and issue traffic fines or clamp the vehicle.
• Conduct point duties at traffic congestion.
• Control parking areas and supervise traffic wardens.
• Allocate duties to traffic wardens.
• Monitor the work of subordinates.
• Manage and administer the leave of traffic wardens.
• Capture all traffic fines issued.
• Conduct traffic safety assessments on all three campuses.
• Organise with outside Stakeholders, the Traffic Department and other law enforcement agencies to come on campus and hold combined Safety Awareness Campaigns.
• Attend all planned events and meetings.
• Reserve parking areas for different reasons e.g., conferences, graduations, visitors and other matters.
• Escort VIP's and protest marches.
• Assist guests with directions.

• Results Orientated: The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. The ability to maintain composure and self-control.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to deal with several activities at a time. The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
• Business Acumen: The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading: The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building Coalitions: The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

01 March 2026.

The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R  – R  per annum, depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications.

Subject to specific conditions: pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Please feel free to contact  or email Jardine

S.za or Recruit.za. Additionally, kindly contact  / 9813 for assistance.

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