Learnership Programme: Basic Traffic Officer Diploma 2025/2026

ByRainbow Time

The Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison Mpumalanga Province invites unemployed youth residing in Mpumalanga to apply for the 2025/26 Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership. This 12-month programme offers participants an opportunity to gain essential knowledge and practical skills in Traffic Law Enforcement. Successful learners will receive a monthly stipend of R5,000 and training will take place at the Mpumalanga Traffic Training College in Mkhuhlu (Calcutta), within the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.

Applicants must have a Grade 12 certificate, a valid Code B driving licence, be South African citizens, medically fit, and free from any criminal record. Shortlisted candidates will undergo driving and competency tests as part of the selection process. The closing date for applications is 14 November 2025, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Upon completion, learners will obtain a Diploma in Basic Traffic Officer (NQF Level 4).

  • Position: Learnership Programme 2025/26 – Basic Traffic Officers Diploma
  • Reference Number: DCSSL/09/25
  • Stipend: R5,000 per month
  • Duration: 12 Months (2025–2026)
  • Location: Mpumalanga Traffic Training College, Mkhuhlu (Calcutta), Bushbuckridge Local Municipality
  • Closing Date: 14 November 2025

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY, SECURITY & LIAISON
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 and shall meet the following requirements:

  • LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME 2025 TO 2026
    (12 Months Contract)
  • LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME 2025/26: BASIC TRAFFIC OFFICERS DIPLOMA REF NO: DCSSL/09/25
  • STIPEND : R5000.00 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 V Mathebula Tel No: (013) 766 4019 or Ms S Masango Tel No: (017) 811 1433
Ms N Mathebula Tel No: (013) 766 9152 or Ms A Seku Tel No: (013) 766 4905.

CLOSING DATE : 14 November 2025

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 form, which is fully completed via the e-recruitment system at the provided link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fVe3u8c6yS. A detailed Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded along with the form, including at least three reference persons with their contact details. Copies of qualifications and other relevant documents are required only from shortlisted candidates and must be submitted on or before the day of the interview.

Failure to provide accurate or complete information on the application will result in disqualification. The Department conducts personnel suitability checks on selected candidates, covering qualification verification, criminal records, citizenship, financial records, and driving license. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if no communication is received within three months after the closing date of 14 November 2025, the application should be considered unsuccessful.

NOTE :
NB: 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 month 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 presentively (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.