Msukaligwa Local Municipality Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Learner Traffic Officer Vacancies. The closing date for applications is the 22 December 2025.
What Is This Opportunity?
Msukaligwa Local Municipality is launching a 12‑month Learner Traffic Officer training programme. It is aimed at unemployed young people in the 18‑35 age range who live in Msukaligwa. The goal is to give you hands‑on traffic enforcement skills, help you understand how roads work, and open a path to a career in law enforcement or road safety.
Quick Snapshot
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Msukaligwa Local Municipality |
| Department | Community and Social Services |
| Position | Learner Traffic Officer (10 posts) |
| Training Length | 12 months |
| Stipend | R2,800 per month |
| Reference | MSU/CS/06/11/25 |
| Location | Ermelo, Mpumalanga |
| Application Deadline | 22 December 2025, 12:00 pm |
| Who Can Apply | Unemployed youths (18–35), Msukaligwa residents |
Why This Matters
South Africa needs more trained, disciplined traffic officers. At the same time, many young people struggle to find jobs. This programme bridges those two needs. You’ll learn:
- How to enforce traffic laws
- How to manage road traffic and accident scenes
- How to give road safety lessons to the community
- Basic policing skills
All of this is done under the National Road Traffic Act and with the help of accredited traffic training colleges.
About Msukaligwa Local Municipality
- Focuses on community safety, traffic regulation, social services, and building better roads
- Works under strict rules to keep hiring fair and transparent
- Uses this training to help young people get better jobs and keep roads safer
Who Can Join?
Basic Eligibility
- Finished Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent
- Own a valid South African driver’s licence
- Be a South African citizen
- Between 18 and 35 years old
- Live permanently in Msukaligwa
Physical & Legal
- Fit and healthy
- No criminal record
- Willing to go through background checks
Paperwork
- Mention your ward number on the application
- Provide proof you live here
- All documents (ID, licence, matric, CV) must be certified copies not older than six months
Note
If you’re shortlisted, we’ll check your references and look at your social media to make sure everything is clean.
What Will You Learn?
During the 12 months, you’ll see both classroom lessons and real‑world practice:
- Traffic law fundamentals
- Managing traffic flow and checkpoints
- Responding to accidents
- Doing visible policing while you train
- Running road safety education programs
Day‑to‑day, you’ll:
- Attend all lessons and practical sessions
- Help enforce traffic rules under a supervisor
- Support safety campaigns
- Follow the discipline rules and take tests
- Carry out any duties your supervisor assigns
The training is serious, monitored, and your progress is graded.
How to Apply
- Get the form – You can download it from the municipality website or grab a copy from the Human Resources office.
- Prepare your documents
- Completed application form
- A clear, honest CV
- Certified copies of: ID, driver’s licence, matric certificate, and any other qualifications
- Proof of residence
- Send in your application
- Mail or courier to:
Msukaligwa Local Municipality
P.O. Box 48, Ermelo, 2350 - Or hand‑deliver to:
Corporate Services Department (Human Resources)
Corner of Kerk and Taute Streets, Ermelo - Address it to the Director of Corporate Services
- Mail or courier to:
Deadline: 22 December 2025, 12:00 pm – the deadline is extended, so use the latest date. No late applications will be accepted.
Quick Tips Before You Apply
- Fill out the form neatly and completely.
- Keep your CV tidy and truthful.
- Make sure your social media looks clean.
- Be ready in mind and body for the training.
- Apply early – don’t wait until the last minute.
What Happens After Training?
Completing the programme can lead to:
- Full‑time traffic officer jobs
- Training for metro police
- Positions in provincial traffic departments
- Roles in the South African Police Service or other law‑enforcement support
- Further studies in policing or criminal justice
Many successful traffic officers began exactly here as learners.
Frequently Asked Questions
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will I get a permanent job after the programme? | There is no guarantee of a job, but your chances in traffic and law‑enforcement fields improve a lot. |
| 2 | Is the stipend negotiable? | No. The stipend is fixed at R2,800 per month and there are no extra benefits. |
| 3 | Can I apply without a driver’s licence? | No. A valid licence is required. |
| 4 | Will I hear back if I’m not selected? | Because many apply, we don’t send individual replies. If you don’t hear within 3 months after the deadline, consider it a no. |
| 5 | Must I live in Msukaligwa? | Yes. Only permanent residents of Msukaligwa can apply. |
Closing date: 22 December 2025
Final Thoughts
Msukaligwa Local Municipality reserves the right not to appoint anyone. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection. All vetting and fairness rules will apply. Only apply through the official municipal channels. Good luck!
