Basic Traffic Officer Learnership Programme 2026/2027

Sasa-vacancies; Mkhuhlu; On-site; ZAR 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend R5,000/month

Job summary

Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison invites applications for the Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership (12 months) at the Mpumalanga Traffic Training College, Mkhuhlu (Calcutta) in Bushbuckridge. Participants will receive theoretical and practical training and graduate with a Diploma in Basic Traffic Officer (NQF Level 4).

The programme offers a monthly stipend of R5,000.00 and requires South African citizenship, Matric, a Code B licence or higher, and a clean

Qualifications

• Citizenship verification is required.
• Residence within Mpumalanga Province is required.
• Candidates must be physically fit for training.
• A clean criminal record is essential for eligibility.

Skills

Citizenship check

Mpumalanga resident

Physical fitness

Clean criminal record

Code B licence

Education

Senior Certificate / Matric

Job description

Basic Traffic Officer Learnership Programme 2026/2027

Unemployment among young South Africans remains one of the most pressing socio-economic challenges of our time. For many school-leavers and graduates holding a Matric certificate, finding a stable career path with genuine growth potential can feel like an uphill battle. Fortunately, provincial departments periodically open targeted learnership and skills development opportunities designed to bridge this exact employment gap.

The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison has opened applications for its flagship Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership Programme (Reference: DCSSL/05/2026). This 12-month contract opportunity aims to equip qualifying youth residing within the province with the essential knowledge, legal grounding, and operational skills required in modern traffic law enforcement.

If you have been looking for an avenue to break into the public safety and law enforcement sector, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the programme, its strict minimum requirements, the financial stipend, and how to submit your application correctly.

Overview of the Learnership Programme

The traffic officer learnership is structured as a full-time, 12-month professional training contract. Successful candidates will be placed at the Mpumalanga Traffic Training College, situated at Mkhuhlu (Calcutta) within the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.

Throughout the duration of the programme, learners will undergo rigorous theoretical instruction and practical training aligned with Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) guidelines. Upon successful completion of all curriculum requirements, evaluations, and practical assessments, learners will be awarded a Diploma in Basic Traffic Officer at NQF Level 4.

• Programme Name: Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership
• Reference Number: DCSSL/05/2026
• Duration: 12 Months Contract
• Monthly Stipend: R5,000.00 per month

Minimum Requirements and Eligibility Criteria

Government departments enforce strict vetting and compliance checks during public service recruitment. Before you attempt to submit your application, you must verify that you meet every single baseline criterion outlined in the official advertisement. Applications that fall short of these requirements are automatically disqualified during initial administrative screening.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.
• Residency: Must be a youth residing within the Mpumalanga Province.
• Educational Qualification: Must possess a Senior Certificate (Grade 12 / Matric) or an equivalent formal qualification.
• Driver's Licence: Must possess at least a valid Code B driving licence (or a higher licence category).
• Character and Record: Must have a clean criminal record with no pending criminal cases or negative civil judgments.
• Fitness and Suitability: Must be physically and medically fit to undergo strenuous physical training, driving tests, and competency evaluations.

The department encourages applications from all racial groups, with a specific focus on promoting representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability. Particular encouragement is extended to persons with albinism who meet the criteria.

The Screening and Selection Process

Because thousands of candidates compete for limited slots at the training college, the selection process involves multiple layers of verification and testing.

• Suitability Checks: The Department conducts comprehensive background verifications covering your citizenship status, criminal record, qualifications, financial standing, and driving licence validity.
• Pre-Entry Assessments: All shortlisted candidates must undergo mandatory pre-entry assessments. These typically include a practical exercise and an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Medical and Physical Evaluations: Because traffic officers face high-demand physical environments, candidates must pass medical examinations proving they can endure strenuous physical exercises. Driving competency tests are also administered during the vetting phases.