What’s the job?
The Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison (DCSSL) in Mp KwaZulu‑Natal is offering a 12‑month training program called the Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership for the 2025–2026 school year. If you are a young, unemployed South African who has a valid B‑class licence and a strong interest in road safety, this is a chance to learn the skills you need to become a traffic officer while earning a monthly stipend.
Why this learnership matters
Road safety is a big deal in South Africa. Every day, traffic officers keep people safe, enforce traffic rules and help reduce accidents. By becoming a certified traffic officer, you’ll join a respected profession that offers job stability, steady pay and a chance to make a real difference on the roads of Mpumalanga.
The 12‑month course will give you both classroom lessons and hands‑on practice. You’ll learn about traffic laws, how to manage traffic flows, emergency response and how to keep yourself and others safe while on duty.
Key facts you need to know
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Mpumalanga Traffic Training College, Mkhuhlu (Calcutta), Bushbuckridge |
| Duration | 12 months – full time |
| Stipend | R5 000 a month |
| Qualification on completion | Diploma in Basic Traffic Officer (NQF Level 4) |
| Reference number | DCSSL/09/25 |
| Application deadline | 14 November 2025 |
What the Department wants from you
To qualify you need to:
- Have a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
- Hold a valid Code B driving licence.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Have no criminal record.
- Pass a medical exam to prove you’re physically fit.
- Be ready for tough physical training, driving tests and other assessments.
The Department is also looking to keep its workforce diverse and will give preference to candidates who help meet its employment‑equity goals for race, gender and disability.
What you’ll get
If you’re chosen, you’ll sign a 12‑month contract with DCSSL. During training you’ll receive a stipend of R5 000 per month and will be taught at the traffic college in Mkhuhlu, Calcutta. You’ll also be part of a program that checks your qualifications, does a background check, confirms your citizenship and verifies your medical fitness. All these steps are designed to make sure you’re ready for the job and to protect you and your future colleagues.
How to apply
All applications must go online through the DCSSL e‑recruitment system. Here’s what you need to do:
- Go to the DCSSL e‑recruitment site and choose the new “Z83” form.
- Fill out the form completely – this is the only way you’ll be considered.
- Upload a detailed CV that lists at least three people who can confirm your background and character.
- If you’re shortlisted, you’ll need to provide certified copies of your certificates and any other documents the Department asks for.
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Only people who complete the application in full and give true information will be considered. Missing or wrong details could disqualify you.
Want to know more?
If something isn’t clear or you need extra help, you can call the Department’s team:
- Mr. V. Mathebula – 013 766 4019
- Ms. S. Masango – 017 811 1433
- Ms. N. Mathebula – 013 766 9152
- Ms. A. Seku – 013 766 4905
- Ms. O.S. Ndhlovu – 076 461 4054
These people are ready to answer your questions about the learnership, the training and the job itself.
Don’t miss this chance
If you’re ready to turn a good driving licence into a career, to learn how traffic officers work and to help keep Mpumalanga’s roads safe, this learnership is for you. The deadline is coming up fast, so get your application ready and hit that link above. Good luck!