Traffic Officer Training Programme at TPW 2023-2024

The Department of Transport and Public Works will be recruiting Traffic Students for the completion of a Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Traffic Law Enforcement. This is a twelve (12) month training course which will commence on 1 February 2023-2024 at the Gene Louw College (GLTC), Brackenfell. Should vacant funded Provincial Inspector posts exist after obtaining the Further Education and Training Certificate and be considered for filling, individuals may be offered permanent employment against such posts at one of the Provincial Traffic Centres. The various Traffic Centres are as follows: Vredendal, Vredenburg, Caledon.

You may select only one Centre of preference closest to your residential area in the application questions. Provincial Traffic Law Enforcement provides a 24/7 traffic law enforcement service, therefore after appointment candidates will be expected to work shifts including Public holidays and Sundays and be willing to work additional hours, if required; Successful candidates must obtain their own accommodation while attending at GLTC, Brackenfell; Students will be subject to the code of conduct of the College as well as competency requirements of the College; Students will be required to undergo extensive physical training, whilst at the College.

Minimum Requirements

A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification; Valid motor vehicle license (manual) code B; Applicant must be physically fit, pregnant persons will not be considered as physical tasks during recruitment and subsequent training may pose a threat to the unborn child and/or mother; Visible tattoos and body piercings (except females with one piercing in each ear) will disqualify an applicant as this will not compliment uniformity in a uniform wearing environment; No criminal record; Candidates must qualify for appointment as an Authorized Officer and for the appointment as Peace Officer in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977; Well versed with the home language of the majority of residents in a specific area where the successful incumbents will be appointed; Candidates reserved for shortlisting will be subject to undergo fingerprint checks by the SAPS and will be required to undergo the following tests: interview, knowledge test, fitness, driving test and a medical test as proof that the reserved candidates may do strenuous exercise; Applicants must be resident in the immediate vicinity of their selected traffic centres, if appointed afterwards.

Recommendation

One year or more driving experience will be an advantage; Candidates younger than 35 years of age will receive preference as these positions are targeted at the youth of the province.

Key Performance Areas

Enforce road traffic, public passenger and transport legislations; Provide visible traffic control/policing and promote/ensure crime prevention activities; Perform all administrative activities and related duties.

Competencies

Good written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Province; Good interpersonal and public relations skills; Ability to work under pressure; Assertive and confident personality; Ability to work in a team and independently.

Remuneration

Remuneration: A training stipend of R 5 000.00 per month will be paid monthly for the duration of the training period.

Notes:

Note: The Department promotes and applies the principles of employment equity and persons with disabilities; However, persons with disabilities are excluded from the training opportunity due to the requirements that the applicant must be physically fit and able to do strenuous exercises as part of the core modules of the qualification; The conducting of tests of candidates for intoxicating substances may be imposed based on the nature of the work. Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preference, residential address may be verified based on applicants details provided. Only applicants who have met the advertisement criteria will receive a link to their registered email address to answer knowledge-based questions as part of the selection process. If you have not received correspondence within 3 months from closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only online applications will be considered.

How to Apply for Western Cape Government Traffic Officer Training Intake 2023-2024 in South Africa

• Apply Online for the WC Traffic Officer Intake in  (Vredendal, Vredenburg, Caledon), Ref No. TPW 102/2020 Vredendal, Vredenburg and Caledon
• Apply Online for the WC Traffic Officer Intake in  (Swellendam, Mossel Bay, George and Knysna), Ref No. TPW 100/2020 Swellendam, Mossel Bay, George and Knysna
• Apply Online for the WC Traffic Officer Intake in  (Worcester, Laingsburg, Beaufort West and Oudtshoorn), Ref No. TPW 99/2020 Worcester, Laingsburg, Beaufort West and Oudtshoorn
• Apply Online for the WC Traffic Officer Intake in  (Brackenfell and Somerset West), Ref No. TPW 101/2020 Brackenfell and Somerset West

If you meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the Traffic Officer Learnership Programme 2023-2024, you should forward your job application at the earliest possible time. The Western Cape Government Training Jobs can raise your area of expertise as well as experience level.