KwaZulu-Natal is set to bolster its road safety enforcement with the hiring of 278 new traffic officers, announced Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma during a media briefing at Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House on Friday, 12 September 2025.
“We wish to announce that we are looking for honest, hardworking and fit South Africans to join our highly efficient and dedicated team from the Road Traffic Inspectorate,” said Duma.
The available posts include:
- Control Provincial Inspector (1)
- Senior Provincial Inspector (10)
- Provincial Inspector (67)
- Trainee Provincial Inspector (200)
According to the MEC, the recruitment forms part of a broader strategic effort to make KwaZulu-Natal safer and more prosperous. “We have started this recruitment process of traffic officers as part of efforts aimed at building KwaZulu-Natal to be a prosperous and safe province for all of us and future generations,” Duma stated.
The initiative is tied to the department’s “Zero Tolerance | No Nonsense | Alufakwa” campaign, aimed at curbing lawlessness on the province’s roads.
Cracking down on reckless driving
Highlighting recent enforcement measures, Duma revealed that over 160 motorists were arrested for drunken driving in August alone. Among those apprehended were a senior public prosecutor, two police officers, and a correctional services officer.
“It is very disappointing that civil servants with the responsibility to enforce the law and also uphold it were caught breaking it,” he said.
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The MEC stressed the gravity of the situation, particularly the arrest of the prosecutor. “The arrest of a senior public prosecutor – someone entrusted with the responsibility of upholding the law – strikes at the very heart of the justice system and is viewed by this Department with the utmost seriousness.”
He confirmed that the prosecutor’s case has been formally enrolled, with court proceedings postponed to October 2025 pending forensic blood test results. “We expect that the matter will be handled with transparency, integrity, and in full accordance with the law,” Duma emphasised.
The department, working with the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster, is closely monitoring the case along with others involving law enforcement officials.
Commitment to road safety
“We want to clean our road networks and save innocent lives through our campaign,” Duma declared, adding that no one is above the law.
Despite limited resources, he praised the commitment of RTI officers and partner stakeholders. “We commend RTI officers, and all stakeholders for their continued vigilance and dedication to protecting the lives of innocent citizens,” he said.
Application process
Those interested in applying for the posts may hand deliver their applications to the Department of Transport at Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. Alternatively, applications can be couriered via postal services to the Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X 9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Applicants are also encouraged to use the KZN online e-Recruitment system available at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
