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Learnership Programme 2026/27: Basic Traffic Officers Diploma

Closing dateToday is Sat 17 Oct · SAST

Closes Friday 23 October 2026

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A learnership for the Basic Traffic Officers Diploma, 2026/27, at the Mpumalanga Traffic Training College. Suits South African citizens with Grade 12 and a Code B driving licence.

  • This is a learnership for the Basic Traffic Officers Diploma for 2026/27 (reference DCSSL/05/2026).
  • The stipend is R5000 per month.
  • Based at the Mpumalanga Traffic Training College at Mkhuhlu (Calcutta), Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.
  • You need a Grade 12 certificate and at least a Code B driving licence.
  • You must be a South African citizen with no criminal record, and be fit and proper.
  • Shortlisted candidates will have a medical assessment and must pass driving and competency tests.
  • Enquiries: Mr G Mnisi (013) 766 4019, Ms S Masango (017) 811 143, Ms N Mathebula (013) 766 9152, or Ms A Seku (013) 766 4905.

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Requirements

  • Minimum education qualification of Grade 12 Certificate.
  • At least a Code B driving license.
  • South African citizen.
  • No criminal record.
  • Fit and proper (Medical assessment will be conducted for shortlisted candidates as proof for strenuous exercises).
  • Candidates will be subjected to driving and competency tests.

Duties

Not stated in circular

How to apply

https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.

Enquiries

Mr G Mnisi Tel No: (013) 766 4019 or Ms S Masango Tel No: (017) 811 143 Ms N Mathebula Tel No: (013) 766 9152 or Ms A Seku Tel No: (013) 766 4905.

Notes from the department

  • The Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison Mpumalanga Province invites applications for the Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership which seeks to capacitate youth residing in Mpumalanga with knowledge and skills in Traffic Law Enforcement. all races are encouraged to apply, especially persons with albinism and shall meet the below mentioned requirements:
  • NB:
  • The Department will comply with Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) guidelines during the selection process.
  • The traffic training will be conducted at the Mpumalanga Traffic Training College at Mkhuhlu (Calcutta) in the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.
  • The Department will conduct personnel suitability checks for selected candidates on the following key areas: qualification verifications criminal records checks, citizenship, financial records checks and driving license.
  • Successful candidates will be expected to enter into a 12 months contract with the Department and on completion; learners will receive a Diploma in Basic Traffic Officer:
  • NQF 4.
  • It is the Departments’ intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) Applications on the new Z83 form shall be fully completed via e-recruitment system through a link provided and upload a detailed Curriculum Vitae only.
  • Copies of qualifications and other relevant documents shall be submitted by shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview.
  • The Curriculum Vitae must have at least three (3) reference persons and their contacts, failure to provide accurate information on a job application as well as incomplete information will result in a disqualification.
  • Requirements stated on the advertised posts are minimum inherent requirements; therefore, criteria for shortlisting will depend on the proficiency of the applications received.
  • Communication will be done to shortlisted candidates only.
  • If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
  • All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
  • One must be a practical exercise, and the other be an Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME 2026 TO 2027 (12 MONTHS CONTRACT)

As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 223 · open the PDF

POST 36/272: LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME 2026/27: BASIC TRAFFIC OFFICERS DIPLOMA REF NO: DCSSL/05/2026
STIPEND: R5000 per month
CENTRE: Mpumalanga Traffic Training College at Mkhuhlu (Calcutta) in the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum education qualification of Grade 12 Certificate. At least a Code B driving license. South African citizen. No criminal record. Fit and proper (Medical assessment will be conducted for shortlisted candidates as proof for strenuous exercises). Candidates will be subjected to driving and competency tests.
ENQUIRIES: Mr G Mnisi Tel No: (013) 766 4019 or Ms S Masango Tel No: (017) 811 143 Ms N Mathebula Tel No: (013) 766 9152 or Ms A Seku Tel No: (013) 766 4905.

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