City Of Tshwane | TRAFFIC SURVEYORS
Location: Pretoria (Capitol Towers North)
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Closing Date: 28 August 2025
Salary: R203 136,00 – R282 120,00 per annum
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Job Opportunity: Traffic Surveyor
Reference Code: TRRO533-2025 (E)
The City of Tshwane has an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in a career in traffic data collection and analysis. The municipality is currently seeking motivated applicants to fill the position of Traffic Surveyor. This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about road safety, data accuracy, and supporting the improvement of transportation systems within the city.
Purpose of the Position
The main responsibility of a Traffic Surveyor is to conduct a variety of traffic-related surveys and audits according to set guidelines. The data collected plays a critical role in shaping road infrastructure planning, traffic management, and overall transport policy decisions. Successful candidates will be tasked with recording accurate data, observing traffic patterns, and reporting on conditions that influence the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
This position requires an individual who can remain focused and precise, even during long hours in the field, as accuracy is key to ensuring that reliable information is provided to support the city’s transport planning initiatives.
Remuneration and Benefits
- Salary Scale (T5): R203,136.00 – R282,120.00 per annum
- Estimated Remuneration Package: R291,521.00 – R392,053.00 per annum
The package is competitive, offering stability and benefits consistent with municipal positions.
Minimum Application Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Grade 10 certificate (minimum requirement).
- Experience: Previous experience in conducting manual traffic counts will be an added advantage.
- Driver’s Licence: A valid Code B driver’s licence is required.
- Physical Fitness: Candidates must be physically fit and healthy, as the role requires standing and working on-site for extended periods, sometimes under challenging weather conditions.
- Background Check: Applicants must be willing to undergo a criminal record check and fingerprint verification through the Tshwane Metro Police Department (at their own cost).
Personal Attributes and Competencies
To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate:
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Willingness to work during peak traffic hours, including early mornings and late afternoons.
- Endurance to work outdoors throughout the day without formal lunch breaks during survey programmes.
- Strong numerical skills and comfort with basic arithmetic calculations.
- Discipline, punctuality, and reliability.
Primary Functions and Responsibilities
The Traffic Surveyor will be responsible for:
- Conducting various traffic surveys at designated sites.
- Observing, counting, and capturing transportation information in different formats.
- Reporting punctually to a predetermined assembly point and working specific hours at assigned positions.
- Documenting relevant data with careful attention to time, environmental factors, and detailed descriptions of intersections.
- Entering traffic survey data accurately on survey forms, ensuring totals and calculations are correct.
- Recording any abnormalities or unusual observations at counting points.
- Verifying collected data and checking for accuracy before submission.
- Providing feedback to management and suggesting improvements or new methods for traffic surveying.
Why This Role Matters
The information gathered by Traffic Surveyors contributes to vital decisions about the city’s transport infrastructure. Accurate data ensures that the City of Tshwane can plan effectively for road safety improvements, reduce congestion, and make informed investments in transport projects. By joining this team, you will play a role in shaping safer and more efficient roads for all residents.
Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date of 28 August 2025. All applicants must ensure they meet the minimum requirements and are prepared for the physical and practical demands of the role.
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