Basic Traffic Officer Learnership Programme 2026/2027

About this opportunity

Basic Traffic Officer Learnership Programme 2026/2027 Unemployment among young South Africans remains one of the most pressing socio-economic challenges of our time. For many school-leavers and graduates holding a Matric certificate, finding a stable career path with genuine growth potential can feel like an uphill battle. Fortunately, provincial departments periodically open targeted learnership and skills development opportunities designed to bridge this exact employment gap. The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison has opened applications for its flagship Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership Programme (Reference: DCSSL/05/2026). This 12-month contract opportunity aims to equip qualifying youth residing within the province with the essential knowledge, legal grounding, and operational skills required in modern traffic law enforcement. If you have been looking for an avenue to break into the public safety and law enforcement sector, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the programme, its strict minimum requirements, the financial stipend, and how to submit your application correctly. Overview of the Learnership Programme The traffic officer learnership is structured as a full-time, 12-month professional training contract. Successful candidates will be placed at the Mpumalanga Traffic Training College, situated at Mkhuhlu (Calcutta) within the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. Throughout the duration of the pr