The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety invites South African youth to apply for the Traffic Officer Learnership Programme 2026.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 24 July 2026 at 16:30
Learnership Location: Limpopo, South Africa
About the Limpopo Traffic Officer Learnership Programme 2026
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has opened applications for 204 Traffic Learner Officer Learnership opportunities for 2026.
This is a 12-month learnership programme aimed at young South Africans who are passionate about road safety, traffic law enforcement and serving their communities.
Successful applicants will undergo structured training at the Traffic College, including classroom learning, practical training and physical development.
Learnership Details
- Department: Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety
- Programme: Traffic Learner Officer Learnership
- Reference Number: LDTCS L1/5/2026
- Number of Opportunities: 204
- Duration: 12 Months
- Stipend: R70 383 per annum
- Province: Limpopo
- Closing Date: 24 July 2026 at 16:30
Stipend
Successful learners will receive a stipend of:
R70 383 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 qualification recognised by SAQA
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old
- Must have a valid driver’s licence
- Must have no criminal record
- Must not have visible tattoos
- Must be medically fit
- Must be mentally fit
- Must be physically fit to undergo strenuous training
- Must not have been declared unfit to possess a firearm under the Firearms Control Act or related legislation
Knowledge and Skills Required
Applicants should have:
- Ability to drive a motor vehicle
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good written communication skills
Training Areas
Successful learners will receive training in areas such as:
- Traffic legislation
- Road safety education
- Practical traffic enforcement
- Physical fitness training
- Law enforcement procedures
- Professional conduct
- Public service ethics
- Communication skills
- Driver behaviour management
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo:
- Practical assessment
- Integrity / ethical conduct assessment
- Qualification verification
- Security clearance
- Personnel suitability checks
Candidates invited for interviews must produce:
- Medical certificate confirming physical and mental fitness
- Certified copies of educational qualifications
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of valid driver’s licence
Documents Required
Applications must include:
- New Z83 Application Form
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copies of qualifications, when requested
- Certified copy of ID, when requested
- Certified copy of valid driver’s licence, when requested
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply electronically through: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za
Applications may also be hand delivered or mailed to the relevant departmental offices.
Applicants must use the new Z83 Application Form and quote the correct reference number:
Reference Number: LDTCS L1/5/2026
No emailed or faxed applications will be accepted.
Head Office Applications
Postal Address:
The Head of Department
Department of Transport and Community Safety
Private Bag X9491
Polokwane
0700
Hand Delivery:
Phamoko Building
Second Floor, Office No. 45
40 Church Street
Polokwane
0699
Enquiries: 015 295 1290 / 015 294 8401 / 015 295 1036
Capricorn District
Address:
39 Church Street
Snabasa Building
Polokwane
0699
Enquiries: 071 946 8565 / 073 170 6748
Sekhukhune District
Postal Address:
The Director
Private Bag X61
Lebowakgomo
0737
Hand Delivery:
Lebowakgomo Government Complex
Enquiries: 015 632 9531 / 015 632 9529 / 015 632 9533
Waterberg District
Postal Address:
The Director
Private Bag X1038
Modimolle
0510
Hand Delivery:
NTK Building
Corner Limpopo Street and Thabo Mbeki Street
Modimolle
Enquiries: 014 718 2317 / 014 718 2330 / 014 718 2318
Mopani District
Postal Address:
The Director
Private Bag X9679
Giyani
0826
Hand Delivery:
Giyani Government Complex
Enquiries: 015 811 7022 / 015 811 7065 / 015 811 7113
Vhembe District
Postal Address:
The Director
Private Bag X2145
Sibasa
0790
Hand Delivery:
Thohoyandou Government Complex
Enquiries: 015 960 3000 / 015 960 3094 / 015 960 3032
Important Notes
Applicants should note the following:
- No email applications will be accepted
- No faxed applications will be accepted
- Late applications will not be accepted
- The Z83 form must be fully completed
- The correct reference number must be quoted
- Applicants must ensure that information on the Z83 matches their CV
- Failure to complete the application properly may result in disqualification
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 24 July 2026 at 16:30.
Late applications will not be accepted.