Traffic Officer Learnership Programme

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City of Mbombela Traffic Officer Learnership Programme 2025/2026 – Apply for 25 Paid Training Posts

The City of Mbombela, a leading Category 7 Municipality located in the scenic province of Mpumalanga, is giving young South Africans an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career in traffic law enforcement. Through its Traffic Officer Learnership Programme for 2025/2026, the municipality aims to empower unemployed youth with essential skills, formal training, and valuable workplace experience that can open doors to permanent employment in the public sector.

This 12-month programme is designed in line with the National Road Traffic Act (Act 93 of 1996) and focuses on developing competent, disciplined, and community-focused traffic officers. Successful learners will receive both theoretical and practical training and a monthly stipend of R6 500 for the duration of the programme.

Purpose of the Programme

Traffic officers play a vital role in ensuring road safety and enforcing traffic laws across South Africa. Through this learnership, the City of Mbombela hopes to strengthen its law-enforcement capacity while giving local youth a chance to gain qualifications and experience that make them more employable.

The programme aligns with the municipality’s broader goals of skills development, public safety, and youth empowerment. It provides a structured pathway for motivated individuals to start meaningful careers that benefit their communities and the country at large.

Available Opportunities

There are 25 learner-traffic officer positions available for the 2025/2026 intake. These posts are ideal for dedicated, physically fit individuals who are passionate about public service and eager to contribute to safer roads in Mbombela and beyond.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this learnership, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Possess a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
Hold a valid driver’s licence.
Be younger than 35 years at the time of application.
Have no criminal record or pending cases.
Be physically fit and willing to undergo rigorous training.
Be a South African citizen and a permanent resident of the City of Mbombela.
Provide proof of residence with a ward number clearly indicated on the application form.

Only applicants who meet all the above requirements will be considered for shortlisting.

Key Responsibilities During Training

Successful candidates will participate in a combination of classroom-based instruction and hands-on field experience. During the 12-month programme, learners will:

Gain in-depth knowledge of the National Road Traffic Act and municipal by-laws.
Learn how to conduct road-safety operations and enforce traffic regulations.
Participate in community safety awareness campaigns.
Support municipal initiatives that promote responsible driving and road discipline.
Develop essential professional ethics, discipline, and teamwork skills expected of law-enforcement officers.

Stipend and Benefits

Learners will receive a monthly stipend of R6 500 for the entire 12-month training period. This allowance is intended to help cover basic living expenses while participants focus on completing the programme. No additional benefits or allowances will be provided.

Duration of the Programme

The learnership runs for 12 months, combining both theoretical instruction and practical exposure. Upon successful completion, participants will hold the necessary qualifications and experience to pursue employment as traffic officers or related public-safety roles.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible by completing the official “Annexure B” application form, which can be downloaded from the City of Mbombela’s official website: www.mbombela.gov.za.

Your application must include the following supporting documents:

A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
A certified copy of your South African Identity Document.
Certified copies of your educational qualifications and driving licence.
Proof of residence not older than three months, showing your ward number.

Submission Details

You can submit your completed application in either of the following ways:

By Post:

Senior Manager: Human Resources
City of Mbombela
P.O. Box 45
Mbombela 1200

Hand Delivery:

1 Nel Street, Civic Centre, Mbombela
Glass Office 1, 3rd Floor

Important Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Shortlisted applicants will undergo qualification, criminal record, and background checks.
Providing false or misleading information will result in immediate disqualification.
If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The municipality will not charge any fee for this application — do not pay anyone claiming to secure placement.

Employment Equity Commitment

The City of Mbombela is an equal-opportunity employer and is firmly committed to Employment Equity and Affirmative Action. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.