Assistant: Traffic Officer x2 - University of the Western Cape

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is vibrant, diverse and dynamic, rooted in the African continent with an increasingly global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the country's development needs, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

Campus Protection Services seeks a suitably qualified and experienced energetic individual who will drive the campus protection section at the university and comply with relevant environmental health and safety legislation.

Reporting to the Traffic Co-Coordinator: Reports incidents & performs special operations within UWC including controlling, regulating and enforcing law on traffic and transport. Assist with security operations.

• Executing the traffic operational plans e.g. disabled visitors, access, deployment of staff, etc.
• Organising event signage — deployment and removal
• Inspecting vehicles according to procedure

• Enforcing speed law enforcement
• Escorting & directing, safekeeping and parking arrangements for VIPs
• Regulating pedestrian crossing
• Attend to staff and student complaints
• Compiling of accident report operations report
• Conducting Road Blocks and road safety campaigns
• Completing log book and recording mileage done daily of departmental vehicles
• Conducting maintenance checks — batteries, tyre pressure, lights, horn, jacks, equipment, etc. of the vehicle
• Checking vehicle oil and water levels
• Checking vehicle licenses
• Confirming own licenses (code 08 / EB) are current
• Reporting on defects, incidents/accidents and service requirements for insurance purposes to leadership and Transport unit
• Parking vehicles in designated areas — Campus Protection Service courtyard
• Paying personal fines
• Assist with traffic congestion at the access control points

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate
• 3 Years of Traffic Officer Experience
• PSIRA Registered Grade B
• Report writing skills
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills with a strong knowledge of traffic management
• Drivers license 08 (accident-free license for at least 2 years)