Are you interested to be part of the traffic officer Learnership Programme? If the answer is YES then these learnership programs could help to start off your own career. There are plenty of opportunities talented individuals can choose from. The department of transport invites young talented individuals every year to become part of this initiative and for further information visit their websites. These programs usually take a period of 12 months. Are you physically fit and in good health? if that is the case yo apply when the programs open.
Candidates must be prepared to learn about all related fields and information concerning traffic, road, and vehicles. You will receive classes, along with field experience, and learn from experts within this field.
These learnerships are rare in South Africa, but if this is your desire, you may find a learnership that is ideal for you.
Available Learnerships
There are numerous companies offering learnerships within this sector, some of these are:
- The Provincial Government of Gauteng
- The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management
- Road Traffic Management Corporation
- The Western Cape Provincial Government
- The North West Department of Public Safety
- Gauteng Department of Community Safety
Traffic Officer Learnership Proramme:Basic Requirements
Candidates must be aged between 18 and 35 in order for them to take of this initiative. Candidates must include a detailed curriculum vitae and any other information they feel may be important to their applications. All necessary documents included must be certified and not older than 3 months
Candidates will also be required to adhere to the following:
- Candidates must be a permanent South African citizen
- Candidates must be in possession of a valid SA ID document
- All applicants must be in possession of a driving license
- Candidates must be in possession of a matric certificate
- Applicants must be able to write, read and speak in English
- Candidates must have a clear criminal record
- Applicants must be physically and mentally fit
- Applicants must be competent to possess a firearm, thus not be declared incompetent in accordance to the Firearms Control Act
- All applicants must not be declared incompetent in any other Legislation that could be of relevance
- Applicants must be willing to work weekends, public holidays plus shifts
- Candidates must have exceptional communication skills ?Verbal & Written
- Applicants must not be involved in any employee dismissal processes
Applicants who submit invalid documents may be prosecuted. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Candidates will be required to do some tests before they start with their learnership. Candidates must know that after the completion of their learnership does not mean they will receive a permanent contract of employment, however some candidates may offered permanent positions.
Application Process
These learnership programs are made available every year by different companies on their websites. Some companies prefer a hand delivered application method and application forms can be collected at the local office.
Applicants will be asked to complete a Z83 Form, this can be found at each of the Provincial Government Departments.
Candidates are encourage to complete and sign their application forms. Candidates must include a detailed curriculum vitae and any other information they may feel is important to their applications. All necessary documents must be certified and not older than three months.
This module has been divided into several sections. This is to ensure that all standards are met with equality.
Candidates can expect to do the following modules during their learnership:
- Personal Orientation
- Legislation & People
- Legislation & Traffic
- Legislation & Vehicle Compliance
- Legislation & Traffic Hazards
- Load Compliance
- Communications with the Public
Late applications will not be accepted as a result candidates are advised to submit their applications before the closing date.
Successful candidates will be contacted. Should the candidates not hear anything after three months of the closing date they may consider their applications unsuccessful.
