2023/2024 Traffic Officer Learnership Opportunities

Explore Exciting Traffic Officer Learnership Opportunities for 2023/2024 – Kickstart your career in traffic management with our comprehensive learnership program. Apply now

A learnership is a work based learning programme that leads to an NQF registered qualification. Learnerships are directly related to an occupation or field of work, for example, electrical engineering, hairdressing or project management. Learnerships are managed by Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). They were introduced by government to help skill learners and to prepare them for the workplace.Learnership programmes can help you to gain the necessary skills and workplace experience that will open up better employment or self employment opportunities.

Learnerships are based on legally binding agreement between an employer, a learner and a Training Provider. This agreement is intended to spell out the tasks and duties of the employer, the learner and the Training Provider. It is designed to ensure the quality of the training and to protect the interests of each party.A learnership requires that a learner enter into a fixed term employment contract with the company whilst studying towards a qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), which is in line with the learnership (the cost of the qualification falls to the Company). Once the qualification is completed, the learnership will also end.

Why are learnerships important?

Learnerships promote access to education and training, as they allow you to work and get started on your career while also studying for an educational qualification. SETAs oversee learnerships and ensure that they offer qualifications related to a specific occupation or sector of the economy. All 21 SETAs have developed NQF-aligned programmes that will help you gain recognised qualifications while getting on-the-job experience.SETAs manage the registration of learnerships in order to meet the skills development needs across the sectors.

How do learnerships work?

Learnerships require you to complete a theoretical course as well as practical training, which is done at a workplace, in order to graduate. The workplace component of the qualification involves hands-on, practical learning under the guidance of a mentor, while the theoretical component is provided by an education and training provider. Together they form an integrated and comprehensive learning programme.

Top Tip: The number of credits needed to graduate varies from learnership to learnership, so make sur e that you understand the minimum requirements if you want to complete a learnership. Find out from the relevant SETA.

Will the learner be paid?

There is a specified minimum learner allowance that must be paid to unemployed learners in a learnership. This is not a salary but covers expenses like travel and meals. Again, you should contact the relevant SETA for more information.

Note: The amount paid as a learner allowance depends on the SETA, type of learnership and the level of qualification. The allowances and conditions are agreed to with each learner before the commencement of the learnership.

How long does it ta ke to complete a learnership?

Learnerships will last as long as it takes to complete the qualification. This means that if the duration of the qualification is two years, then the learnership will last for that period of time.

What does a learner receive on completion?

During the learnership, learners will be required to complete assignments, tasks and practical tests and projects. They will be formally assessed in the classroom and workplace.

If all these assignments are completed successfully, they will be awarded an NQF-registered qualification, that is recognised nationally. They will receive a certificate stating the qualification and the area of skill development.

What is required to enter into a learnership?

If you are accepted you will need to sign two legal documents:

1. Learnership Agreement: this is an agreement signed by you, the organisation employing you, and the education and provider offering the theoretical training component of the learnership. This agreement clearly outlines the rights and responsibilities of all three parties.

2. Employment contract: this is a contract you will sign with the employ er, which is only valid for the time period of the learnership.

Will I get a job after completing the learnership?

Employment is not guaranteed, but once you have successfully completed your learnership, you will be in a much better position to market yourself as you will now have both work experience and theoretical training. You may also be in a better position to start your own business and generate an income that way.

Can a learnership be terminated ?

Yes, a learnership can be terminated under certain circumstances:

An employer can terminate the contract of a learnership if:

• The duration specified in the learnership agreement has expired;

• The employer and learner have agreed in writing to terminate the learnership agreement, or if there is no such agreement, the SETA t hat registered the agreement approves the termination; or

• The learner is fairly dismissed for a reason related to the learners conduct or capacity as an employee.

For more information, contact the SETA that manages the learnerships in the field in which you are interested.

Who is eligible for a learnership?

Learnerships are available for young people who have completed school, college or learning at other training institutions. You must be older than 16 and younger than 35 to be eligible for a learnership. Unemployed South Africans can only participate in a learnership if there is an employer prepared to provide the required work experience.

How to participate in a learnership?

By now you have already put some thought into your career path, and as a result you will be able to identify a learnership that will support your career goals.Your career path should be in fluenced by your interests, skills and strengths. The responsibility rests with you to investigate and research the different learnership options. You should find out as much as you can, including information on the criteria and requirements for entering a learnership.

What are the entry requirements?

Different learnerships have different entry requirements. We recommend that you contact the provider of the learnership for full details on the specific requirements for the learnership of your choice. For many learnerships, the minimum entry requirement is a National Senior Certificate or National Certificate: Vocational, but there may be more specific subject requirements or even skills requirements such as computer literacy.

What are the benefits for learners?

• You may have better employment opportunities after completing a learnership;

• You have a fixed-term employment contract for the duration of the learnership;

• Learnerships improve on the job performance so you are able to do things relevant to the job;

• You obtain a nationally-recognised qualification that is relevant to the sector; and

• You earn a learner allowance for the duration of the learnership.

How much does a learnership cost?

Learnerships are generally funded by a relevant SETA. Since the cost of learnerships varies across SETAs and types/levels of qualifications, you should contact the relevant SETA for more information.

There are multiple opportunities for young, and talented individuals to become traffic officers. These traffic officer learnerships are made available yearly, through a variety of different companies.

Most of these are for a minimum time of one year (12 months). All these companies are searching for eager South African citizens, with loads of energy.

For many this may not be the correct path towards a career, however, there are those who have found their calling within this field. So, do you feel that you would love to pursue this career path?

Are you physically fit and in good health? Candidates may be required to do a medical fitness test, as well as a driving test before acceptance. Each company will have its own benefits to offer. Consequently, candidates are urged to make their selection carefully.

Candidates must be prepared to learn about all related fields and information concerning traffic, road, and vehicles. You will receive classes, along with field experience, and learn from experts within this field.

These learnerships are rare in South Africa, but if this is your desire, you may find a learnership that is ideal for you.

There are numerous companies offering learnerships within this sector, some of these are:

• The Provincial Government of Gauteng
• The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management
• Road Traffic Management Corporation
• The Western Cape Provincial Government
• The North West Department of Public Safety
• Gauteng Department of Community Safety

Candidates must be younger than 35 in order to apply.? Candidates must include a detailed curriculum vitae. They should also provide contactable references, along with any information they feel may be applicable to their application.? Include certified copies of all relevant certificates, ID Documents, and proof of address no older than three months.

Candidates will also be required to adhere to the following:

• You must be a South African citizen
• Candidates must hold a valid South African ID document
• All candidates must have a valid Code B Driving License ? Manual
• Candidates must have completed Grade 12, and hold a certificate
• Applicants must be proficient in English and one other language
• Candidates must not hold any criminal record
• You must be medically fit for strenuous activities
• Candidates must be competent to possess a firearm, thus not be declared incompetent in accordance to the Firearms Control Act
• All candidates must not be declared incompetent in any other Legislation that could be of relevance
• Candidates must be willing to work weekends, public holidays plus shifts
• Applicants must have exceptional communication skills ?Verbal & Written
• Candidates must not be involved in any employee dismissal processes

Falsification of any kind will not be taken lightly. Only candidates who make the shortlist will be contacted. These candidates will be asked to do a medical, driving, fitness and fingerprint check. Candidates have not assured a permanent position after the completion of their learnership, however, some of these institutes may offer permanent positions if they have an opening.

Learnerships online applications processes are made available by some companies. They do not all offer this process, and applications can be collected at the offices.

Candidates will be asked to complete a Z83 Form, this can be found at each of the Provincial Government Departments.

Candidates are urged to please complete these forms in full and sign them. Each application ought to include a certified copy of the candidate’s ID Document, any and all qualifications, License, Curriculum Vitae as well as contact details.

Applicants must be willing to travel and relocate if asked to do so. Most of the training that candidates will receive will be in accordance with the SAQA Registered Qualification standards for Traffic Officers.

This module has been divided into several sections. This is to ensure that all standards are met with equality.

Candidates can expect to do the following modules during their learnership:

• Personal Orientation
• Legislation & People
• Legislation & Traffic
• Legislation & Vehicle Compliance
• Legislation & Traffic Hazards
• Load Compliance
• Communications with the Public

Late applications will not be considered, thus, candidates are urged to ensure that, they have their applications in prior to closing dates.

Most of the companies involved in these learnerships, ask that candidates please allow three months after closing dates for communications. If no communications have been received within this time, candidates can assume their applications were unsuccessful.

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