Department of Community Safety and Transport Management Road Traffic Management Learnership Programme

Department of Community Safety and Transport Management Road Traffic Management Learnership Programme

 

Reference No: 01/2024

The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management is excited to invite applications for the Road Traffic Management Learnership Programme. This programme offers unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 35 the opportunity to gain essential skills and training in road traffic management, with the goal of fostering future careers in this sector.

 

The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management (CSTM) in South Africa is primarily responsible for enhancing road safety, traffic management, and ensuring compliance with traffic laws. Here are the key functions and initiatives associated with this department:

1. Road Traffic Management: The department is tasked with managing and regulating road traffic, which includes enforcing traffic laws, overseeing road safety campaigns, and implementing measures to reduce accidents and fatalities on the roads.
2. Driver and Vehicle Safety: They ensure that drivers comply with licensing requirements and that vehicles on the road meet safety standards. This involves conducting inspections and facilitating driver training programs.
3. Road Safety Education: The department promotes road safety awareness through educational programs aimed at various community groups, focusing on responsible road usage and adherence to traffic regulations.
4. Collaboration with Other Entities: CSTM collaborates with law enforcement agencies, local municipalities, and non-governmental organizations to develop comprehensive strategies for traffic management and safety. They work to enhance intergovernmental relations for effective traffic control and community safety.
5. Learnership and Skills Development Programs: The department provides learnerships and training programs, such as the Road Traffic Management Learnership Programme, aimed at equipping youth with skills for careers in traffic management. These initiatives help to create employment opportunities and foster professional development.
6. Research and Policy Development: CSTM engages in research to inform policy-making related to traffic management and safety. They analyze data on traffic incidents to develop effective strategies and policies.

 

 

Programme Details:

• Duration: Three years
• Stipend: R3000 per month
• Training: Professional road traffic management training, including both theoretical and practical components

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Age: 18 to 35 years (must be unemployed)
• Education:
  • A Grade 12 Certificate or a Vocational National Certificate Level 4.
  • Grade 12 learners who have not yet received their final results may apply by submitting their Grade 11 results instead.

 

Required Documents:

• RSA Identity Document: Proof of South African citizenship.
• Police Criminal Clearance Report: Must be issued by the South African Police Service (SAPS) within the last three weeks before application.
• Medical Report: A report from a registered health professional, confirming physical fitness for rigorous training (with an official stamp).
• Proof of Residence: Official proof from a Municipality or Traditional Council (statements of account will not be accepted).

 

Additional Requirements:

• No Visible Tattoos
• Ineligibility for Applicants Previously in Public Service Learnerships
• Age Restriction: Applicants over the age of 36 at the time of the application will not be considered.

 

Important Application Notes:

• Applicants must complete the updated Z83 form (effective from 1 January 2021).
• Applications should be thorough and accurate, with all required documentation included. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

 

Submission Instructions:

 

Email Submissions: Send completed applications to CSTMTraining@nwpg.gov.za.

 

Hand-delivered Applications: Applications can be delivered to the following locations:

1. Head Office:
   Department of Community Safety and Community Development
   Private Bag X19, Mmabatho, 2735
   Tirelo Building, Dr. Albert Luthuli Drive, Office 138
   Attention: Mr. K. Mogotsi
2. Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality Office:
   Safety House, 34 Molopo Street, Mafikeng
   Attention: Ms. P. Kotu
3. Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District:
   CPA Building, 58 Molopo Road, Vryburg
   Attention: Ms. S. Senwedi
4. Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality:
   Potchefstroom Traffic Station, 147 Kruis Street, Potchefstroom
   Attention: Mr. P. Mohono
5. Bojanala District Municipality:
   Provincial Traffic, 139 Kock Street, Rustenburg
   Attention: Ms. L. Motsatsi

 

 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 

 

Contact Information:

For further inquiries, please contact Mr. Kalodi Mogotsi at (018) 200 8080.

 

 

• The closing date for all submissions is 11 October 2024.