EXAMINER (DRIVERS LICENSE)

EXTERNAL/INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE NO: 26/2025

Thembelihle Municipality, with its headquarters in Hopetown, hereby invites
suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant post. The
Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and subscribes
to the principles of employment equity, actively promoting representation in
terms of race, gender, and disability.

DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICES

1. POST: EXAMINER (DRIVERS LICENSE – PERMANENT POSITION)
2. Remuneration: R304 816.44 per annum (Three Hundred and Four
   Thousand Eight Hundred and Sisteen and Forty-Four Cents Per Annum)

Abovementioned post offers the following benefits:

• Leave benefits
• 13th cheque
• Medical Aid Benefits

3. Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• Learners / Drivers License Examiner’s Diploma – NQF Level 6
• Computer Literacy – Office Applications and specific systems related eNatis
• Code B Driver’s License.
• 2-3 Years’ Experience in a similar working environment.

4. Key Performance Areas:

• Verify details of applications for driver’s licences, professional driving permits,
  driving instructors’ permits, disabled drivers’ permits, and foreign or
  international driving permits against identification and supporting documents.
• Conduct written and oral examinations for learner driver applications, moderate
  results, and inform applicants of outcomes.
• Assess driving abilities of applicants in line with road safety and traffic
  legislation, including visual/oral tests and K53 testing standards.
• Conduct competency tests and ensure compliance prior to issuing driving
  permits.
• Process conversions and renewals of licences, conduct eye tests, take
  fingerprints and photos, and verify existing licences.
• Maintain equipment and uniforms according to departmental standards and
  report defects.
• Attend meetings held by the Department of Transport and provide input on
  relevant operational issues.
• Complete procedural documentation, forms, and reports for submission and
  processing.
• Update registers and extract summarized reports for submission to the
  immediate superior.
• Implement directives from the Chief Traffic Officer and ensure compliance with
  legislative requirements and procedures.
• Maintain records of applications, reports, and test results, ensuring proper filing
  and retrieval for query resolution.
• Record and maintain daily, monthly, and annual statistics, including applicant
  demographics, training institutions, licence types, and success/failure rates.
• Perform NaTIS-related functions pertaining to processing learner/driver licence
  applications, results, and issuance of relevant licences and permits.

Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and evaluation process and
be aware that previous employers and references may be contacted and their
qualifications, credit record may be verified, and they will be subjected to a police
security clearance.

Interested persons are requested to forward (or email their application to
recruitment@tlm.gov.za) a letter of application together with a comprehensive
CV and certified copies of qualifications to the Municipal Manager.

Enquiries can be directed to the Senior Manager Corporate Services: Mr Trevin R
Oliphant at 053 2030 005/8 or mcs@tlm.gov.za.

Closing date: 14 November 2025 at 16h00

All the best with your applications