WC Dept of Transport & Public Works: Traffic Officer Learnerships 2018 / 2019

The Department of Transport and Public Works will be recruiting
Traffic Students for the completion of a Traffic Diploma in
Western Cape. This is a twelve (12) month training course which
will commence on 21 August 2018 at the Gene Louw College
(GLTC), Brackenfell. Successful candidates will receive a
monthly stipend of R5000 during their placement.

Learnership Application Closing Date:
23 July 2018

Learnership Provider: Department of Transport
and Public Works

Learnership Location: Vredendal, Vredenburg,
Mosselbay, Knysna, Laingsburg and Oudtshoorn

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.
  


• 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.
  

Should vacant funded Provincial Inspector posts exist after
obtaining the Traffic Diploma 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,
Mosselbay, Knysna, Laingsburg and Oudtshoorn. 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.

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

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.

How to Apply

Apply Online for the WC Government: Traffic Officer
Traineeship Programme 2018 / 2019

Only online applications will be considered. Kindly note that
technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from
8:00 to 16.00 should you experience any difficulties with your
online application you may contact the helpline at 086 1145
465. No emailed CV’s will be accepted as an application.

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