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TRAFFIC OFFICER LEARNERSHIP 2026/2027 – GRADE 12 | R5,000 MONTHLY STIPEND

Department: Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison
Programme: Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership
Reference Number: DCSSL/05/2026
Training Centre: Mpumalanga Traffic Training College, Mkhuhlu (Calcutta), Bushbuckridge Local Municipality
Duration: 12 months
Monthly Stipend: R5,000
Closing Date: 23 October 2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have:

Grade 12 certificate.
A valid Code B driving licence.
South African citizenship.
No criminal record.
Good physical fitness and suitability for strenuous exercises.
Willingness to undergo driving and competency tests.

Important: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a medical assessment.

ABOUT THE LEARNERSHIP

The department invites applications from young people residing in Mpumalanga who want to develop skills and knowledge in traffic law enforcement.

Successful candidates will enter into a 12-month contract with the department. On completion of the programme, learners will receive a Diploma in Basic Traffic Officer: NQF Level 4.

Applicants of all races are encouraged to apply. The department also encourages applications from persons with albinism and seeks to promote representation across race, gender, and disability.

SELECTION PROCESS

Selected candidates will undergo suitability checks, including:

Qualification verification.
Criminal record checks.
Citizenship verification.
Financial record checks.
Driving licence verification.

Shortlisted candidates must also complete two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online through the Mpumalanga Provincial Government e-Recruitment System:

Application website: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Submit a fully completed new Z83 application form through the online system and upload a detailed CV. Your CV must include at least three reference persons and their contact details.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview.

ENQUIRIES

Mr G. Mnisi: (013) 766 4019
Ms S. Masango: (017) 811 143
Ms N. Mathebula: (013) 766 9152
Ms A. Seku: (013) 766 4905

CLOSING DATE

23 October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Incomplete or inaccurate applications may be disqualified.

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