Job Description

Constable (Level I)To undergo training in the areas of law enforcement.Constable (Level II)Undertakes the general maintenance of law and order, the prevention of crime, traffic control and regulation as well as the enforcement and regulation of by-laws of eThekwini Municipality.Senior ConstableUndertakes the general maintenance of Law and Order, the prevention of crime, traffic control and regulation and the administration and enforcement of by-laws of eThekwini Municipality
Key Responsibility AreasConstable (Level I)

• Undertakes armed surveillance of streets and other public places/areas and enforces the law

in all matters requiring attention on the beat.

• Attends to vehicle accident scenes, illegal posters/advertisements, informal settlement

activities, fires, bomb scares, family violence and rescues at specific sites on land and beach
and assists with airlifts.

• Arrests, detains, questions obtains fingerprints, documents or otherwise processes suspects,

securing the required statements and other related evidence when lawfully required to do so.

• Controls and directs traffic and enforces all parking regulations and bylaws in the absence of a Traffic Warden.
• Attends court and gives evidence in any matter of law enforcement for which the required legal documentation were issued.
• Participates in joint law enforcement exercises and special events/campaigns with the South

African Police Services, South African Defence Forces etc.

• Attends to any other emergency situation, disaster or incident until the superior or specialised agency arrives i.e. Ambulance Services etc.
• Assumes responsibility for the following sections when assigned to a particular location

Communications Centre, Charge Office, Dog Section, Street Child Unit and Duty Office.

• Undertakes administrative and other related functions.

Constable (Level II)

• Undertakes armed surveillance of streets and other public places/areas, taking necessary

action and enforcing the law in all matters requiring attention on the beat.

• Arrests, detains, questions obtains fingerprints, documents or otherwise processes suspects,

securing the required statements and other related evidence when lawfully required to do so.

• Attends to any other emergency situation, disaster or incident until the superior or specialised agency arrives i.e. Ambulance Services etc.
• Provides sound advice and positively contributes to good relations between the South African Police Services, other law enforcement agencies and the public.
• Issues and serves notices of intended prosecutions and summonses, attends court and gives

evidence in any matter of law enforcement for which the required legal documentation were issued.

• Controls and directs traffic and assists with the planning/monitoring of Public Transport

Industry related matters.

• Participates in joint law enforcement exercises and special events/campaigns with the South

African Police Services, South African Defence Forces etc.

• Assumes responsibility for the following sections when assigned to a particular location:

Communications Centre, Charge Office, Dog Section, Street Child Unit, Duty Office, Special
Patrol Group.

• Undertakes administrative and other related functions.

Senior Constable

• Controls the key performance areas and critical outputs of personnel within the Section.
• Co-ordinates tasks or activities associated with the implementation of administrative

procedures.

• Co-ordinates tasks or activities associated with the implementation of procedures, and

monitors compliance with standards and specifications.

• Receives notification of consumer defaulters via computer printout.
• Delegates task to the Data Capturer who undertakes the disconnection, then logs the last

meter reading of consumers meter.

• Scrutinises feedback reports from Clerks.
• Attends to customers, field workers and various internal complaints and queries regarding

disconnections.

• Actions reconnection upon receiving notification from the relevant Branch.
• On request from consumers via the relevant Branch for termination of water services and

supply, takes the final reading of meter on site and locks the meter with a disc.

• Liaises with the Meter Division to fit or repair damaged control devices or to locate meters.

Competencies

• Community and customer focus.
• Problem solving.
• Resilience.
• Communication.
• Ethics and professionalism.
• Patrol, Enforcement and Emergency response.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Cognitive ability.
• Team orientation.

Essential RequirementsConstable (Level I)

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• A service-related qualification approved by an authority having jurisdiction e.g. South African
• Police Service.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• Nil.

Constable (Level II)

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• A service-related qualification approved by an authority having jurisdiction e.g. South African

Police Service.

• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• Firearm competency
• 1 year experience as a Police Constable.

Senior Constable

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• A service-related qualification approved by an authority having jurisdiction e.g. South African

Police Service.

• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• Valid motorcycle license or to be obtained within 6 months from date of appointment.
• Firearm competency
• 2 Years relevant experience.

Preferred RequirementsNil
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration Constable (Level I) (R 208 686,56 - R 270 896,51), Constable (Level II) (R 264 549,62- R 343 387,13) ,Senior Constable (R 297 857,87-R 386 635,32)
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Centre of Excellence
Contact Telephone 031 311 3103

eThekwini Municipality