Traffic Officer Learnership 2025
Ready to protect South Africa’s roads? Traffic Officer Learnerships 2025, offered by municipalities and provincial departments, train unemployed youth for law enforcement roles. With a Matric, Code B driver’s license, and a ~R4,500–R6,000/month stipend, you’ll earn an NQF Level 6 qualification. Apply now to ensure safer streets.
What’s the Traffic Officer Learnership?
Accredited by RTMC and QCTO, these 12–18-month learnerships combine theoretical training at colleges like Boekenhoutkloof with practical experience in traffic enforcement. You’ll learn road safety, law enforcement, and vehicle inspections, preparing for roles with provincial or municipal traffic departments under the National Road Traffic Act.
What You’ll Do
- Study traffic laws and the National Road Traffic Act
- Conduct vehicle checks and enforce road rules
- Manage traffic flow during operations or events
- Complete fitness and driving assessments
- Work under mentors at municipal traffic units
- Pass an External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)
Why Apply?
- Monthly Stipend: ~R4,500–R6,000 (varies by programme)
- No Experience Needed: Matric and driver’s license required
- Career Path: Become a traffic officer earning ~R234,887/year
- Impactful Role: Reduce road crashes (1,000+ monthly deaths, RTMC data)
- Recognized Qualification: NQF Level 6 Occupational Certificate
Are You Eligible?
You qualify if you:
- Are a South African citizen with a valid ID
- Have a Matric (Grade 12) certificate with English pass
- Hold a valid Code B driver’s license (manual)
- Are aged 18–35 and unemployed
- Have no criminal record (SAPS clearance required)
- Are physically fit (medical certificate for strenuous exercise)
How to Apply
Get your documents ready! Here’s what you need:
A completed Lephalale Municipality Employment Application Form
A signed cover letter addressed to the Municipal Manager
Your CV with your contact details
Certified copies of your ID, Matric certificate, and driver’s license
A proof of residence (such as a municipal bill or affidavit)
Where to deliver your application:
Municipal Manager
Lephalale Municipality
Private Bag X136
OR
- Check RTMC or provincial sites (e.g., Gauteng Transport) for openings
- Complete a Z83 form (download from government sites)
- Submit:
- Updated CV
- Certified ID copy
- Certified Matric certificate
- Certified driver’s license
- SAPS clearance and medical certificate
- Apply online or at specified municipal offices
- No response within 8 weeks means you didn’t make it
- Questions? Contact RTMC at +27 12 999 5200 or email info@rtmc.co.za
Where’s It Going?
Train at accredited colleges like KZN or Limpopo Traffic Training College, then work in municipalities like Tshwane or eThekwini. Many graduates secure permanent roles, with 60% employed post-learnership (RTMC stats). With 12,000+ annual road deaths, your skills are critical in 2025.
Does It Work?
Traffic learnerships, running since 2007, train hundreds yearly, with graduates praising rigorous training (4.0/5, Indeed 2025 reviews). The programme’s physical and legal demands suit disciplined individuals. Per web data, 70% of completers find traffic or metro police jobs. It’s a proven path to public safety careers.
Apply Now
Apply today to join a Traffic Officer Learnership and safeguard roads.
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