The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison invites applications from suitably qualified South African youth residing in Mpumalanga Province for the Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership Programme 2026/2027.
The programme offers unemployed young people an opportunity to receive formal training in traffic law enforcement and develop the knowledge and practical skills required for a career in traffic policing.
Successful applicants will undergo 12 months of training at the Mpumalanga Traffic Training College in Mkhuhlu (Calcutta), Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.
Learners will receive a monthly stipend of R5,000 during the programme.
About the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison
The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison is responsible for promoting road safety, supporting crime prevention initiatives and strengthening community safety across the province.
The department works with law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders to improve public safety and encourage compliance with road traffic legislation.
Through its Traffic Officer Learnership Programme, the department aims to equip young people with the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to road traffic law enforcement.
Traffic Officer Learnership Programme Details
- Department: Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison
- Programme: Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership 2026/2027
- Reference Number: DCSSL/05/2026
- Province: Mpumalanga
- Training Centre: Mpumalanga Traffic Training College, Mkhuhlu (Calcutta), Bushbuckridge
- Duration: 12 months
- Monthly Stipend: R5,000
- Minimum Qualification: Grade 12
- Minimum Driving Licence: Code B
- Qualification on Completion: Diploma in Basic Traffic Officer, NQF Level 4
- Closing Date: 30 October 2026
- Application Method: Online
Available Learnership Opportunity
Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership 2026/2027
Reference Number: DCSSL/05/2026
Stipend: R5,000 per month
Duration: 12 months
Training Location: Mpumalanga Traffic Training College, Mkhuhlu (Calcutta), Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.
The programme is designed to provide learners with theoretical knowledge and practical training in traffic law enforcement.
Successful applicants will undergo structured training aimed at preparing them for duties associated with traffic policing and road safety enforcement.
Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will receive a Diploma in Basic Traffic Officer at NQF Level 4.
Requirements for Mpumalanga Traffic Officer Learnership 2026/2027
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Have a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
- Possess a valid Code B driving licence or higher.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Reside in Mpumalanga Province.
- Have no criminal record.
- Be physically fit and suitable for strenuous training activities.
- Be willing to undergo medical assessments.
- Be willing to undergo driving and competency tests.
The department encourages applications from eligible candidates of all races, including persons with albinism.
Applicants must meet the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) guidelines applicable to the selection process.
Selection Process and Assessments
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo various assessments before being accepted into the programme.
These include:
- Medical fitness assessments.
- Driving tests.
- Competency assessments.
- Qualification verification.
- Criminal record checks.
- Citizenship verification.
- Financial record checks.
- Driving licence verification.
- Practical and integrity assessments.
Candidates must meet the department’s selection criteria and demonstrate their suitability for traffic officer training.
How to Apply for Mpumalanga Traffic Officer Learnership 2026/2027
Interested applicants must apply online through the official Mpumalanga Provincial Government application link.
Step 1: Visit the Official Government Website
Open the Mpumalanga Provincial Government vacancies page
Step 2: Find the Traffic Officer Learnership
Look for the Department of Community Safety and Security Liaison listing.
Select the application link labelled:
DCSSL’s Learnership, Apply online here
Step 3: Complete the Application
Follow the instructions on the official application form and provide the required personal and educational information.
Applicants should use the correct reference number:
DCSSL/05/2026
Step 4: Provide the Required Information
A completed new Z83 application and detailed CV through the online recruitment process.
Applicants should follow the instructions on the corrected application form regarding document uploads.
Their CV should include at least three contactable referees.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to provide supporting documents, including qualifications and other relevant records.
Step 5: Submit Before the Closing Date
Ensure that all information is accurate and submit the application before 30 October 2026.
Applicants should use the updated government application link rather than the faulty link in the original advertisement.
Important Information for Applicants
- The learnership is intended for eligible youth residing in Mpumalanga Province.
- Applicants must possess a Grade 12 certificate and at least a Code B driving licence.
- Successful applicants will enter into a 12-month training contract with the department.
- The selection process will include suitability and competency assessments.
- Incomplete or inaccurate applications may be disqualified.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
- Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
- Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection.
Enquiries
For enquiries regarding the Traffic Officer Learnership Programme, applicants may contact:
Mr G.M. Mnisi
Telephone: 013 766 9152
Mr V. Mathebula
Telephone: 013 766 4019
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 07:45–16:15.
Closing Date
30 October 2026
The department previously advertised the learnership with a different closing date. However, it subsequently announced that the original application link was faulty and that a corrected advertisement would be issued.
Applicants should follow the latest instructions on the official government website.
Official Advertisement and Application Links
Apply Online – Mpumalanga Provincial Government Vacancies
Official Departmental Notice Regarding the Application
Mpumalanga Provincial Government Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Mpumalanga Traffic Officer Learnership Programme 2026/2027?
It is a 12-month training programme offered by the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison to equip eligible young people with traffic law enforcement knowledge and skills.
2. What qualifications are required to apply?
Applicants must have a Grade 12 certificate and a valid Code B driving licence or higher.
3. How much is the monthly stipend?
Successful learners will receive a stipend of R5,000 per month.
4. How long does the learnership last?
The programme runs for 12 months.
5. Where will the traffic officer training take place?
Training will take place at the Mpumalanga Traffic Training College in Mkhuhlu (Calcutta), Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.
6. Can applicants without previous work experience apply?
Yes. Previous work experience is not listed among the minimum requirements. Applicants must meet the educational, driving licence, citizenship and fitness requirements.
7. Can applicants from other provinces apply?
The programme specifically targets eligible youth residing in Mpumalanga Province.
8. Do applicants need a driving licence?
Yes. Applicants must possess at least a valid Code B driving licence.
9. Will applicants undergo physical assessments?
Yes. Shortlisted candidates may undergo medical fitness assessments, driving tests and other competency assessments.
10. What qualification will learners receive?
Successful learners will receive a Diploma in Basic Traffic Officer at NQF Level 4 upon completing the programme.
11. How do I apply for the Traffic Officer Learnership?
Applicants must visit and select the official DCSSL learnership application link.
12. What is the closing date for the Mpumalanga Traffic Officer Learnership 2026/2027?
30 October 2026.
Disclaimer
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The information provided in this article is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Career27 does not recruit candidates, process applications or guarantee employment or placement in the learnership programme.
Applicants are encouraged to verify all information through the official government advertisement before applying. Career27 does not charge application fees. Applicants should be cautious of individuals requesting payment in exchange for learnership or employment opportunities.
