TRAFFIC OFFICER’S CAREER INFORMATION
1. WHY IS THE CAREER OF TRAFFIC OFFICER’S SO IMPORTANT?
Traffic Officer’s enforce the road rules and signs. They ensure that all road users including pedestrians use our roads in an orderly and safe manner. The main purpose of Traffic Officer’s is to ensure the safe and free flow of traffic to prevent road crashes and deaths on our roads.
2. WHAT DOES ONE DO IN THIS CAREER?
A distinction is made between Provincial Traffic Officers and Municipal Traffic Officers. Provincial Traffic Officers perform their duties within the boundaries of Provinces and Municipal Traffic Officers perform their duties within the boundaries of Municipalities. Provincial Traffic Officers are also known as Provincial Inspectors. They enforce compliance of the National Road Traffic Act, National Land Transport Act and Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act. They control traffic, inspect vehicles for roadworthiness and enforce road traffic signs and rules of the road.
3. WHAT WILL THE WORKPLACE BE LIKE?
Provincial Inspectors and Traffic Officers spent most of their working hours outdoors on the roads. A small portion of their time is spent in courtrooms and offices doing administrative duties. They do their patrol duties mainly in motorcars and some on motorcycles and on foot.
4. WHAT INSTRUMENTS, TOOLS OR MATERIALS WILL ONE WORK WITH?
Speed-measuring apparatus, alcohol test apparatus, measuring tapes, mass-measuring apparatus, summons books, infringement notices etc.
5. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DRAWBACKS OF THIS CAREER?
- Advantages: Working with people and helping them to obey traffic rules, assisting to reduce the number of road crashes and thus saving lives.
- Drawbacks: Be able to work with people with various personalities, having to work during holidays and weekends. Performing duties in all weather conditions.
6. HOW DO I BECOME A TRAFFIC OFFICER?
You first need to be employed by Provincial Government, Municipality or Government Agency such as the Road Traffic Management Corporation or Cross Border Road Transport Agency. Vacant posts are advertised by these Authorities in the Open Media.
You therefore need to check your local and national newspapers on a regular basis. You may also contact any Local or Provincial Authority directly to enquire whether vacancies exist and when posts will be advertised.
7. WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A TRAFFIC OFFICER?
- South African Citizenship
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- No criminal record
- Code B driving Licence ( manual transmission)
- Medical Certificate – that a person may do strenuous exercises.
- Applicants shall not be older than 35 years of age
8.WHERE DO I TRAIN AS A TRAFFIC OFFICER?
Once you are employed as a Traffic Officer / Traffic Trainee you will be sent to one of the 12 Traffic Colleges approved by the Minister of Transport. Only the following Traffic Colleges and Metro Police Academies may currently train Traffic Officers in South Africa.
9. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A METRO POLICE OFFICER AND A TRAFFIC OFFICER?
Metro Police Officers are trained as Traffic Officers and on certain functions of Police Officers. Before you can become a Metro Police Officer you must be trained and registered as a Traffic Officer. In addition to all their duties as Traffic Officers; Metro Police Officers also focus on crime prevention and the enforcement of Municipal by-laws.
10. CAN I STILL TRAIN ON MY OWN AS A TRAFFIC OFFICER EVEN IF I AM NOT EMPLOYED?
No, however, you can study Traffic Management related courses at various FET Colleges or Universities. These courses give you an advantage should Authorities advertise Traffic Officers posts.
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By SHAHEED KHAN October 21, 2011 - 8:05 am
I am interested in becoming a police officer i am currently at a plastic manufacturing plant imployed but am willing to do anything to get the job. I am 21 years of age and have a grade matric certificate. If their is any oppening in this fiels i will be more than willing to do it, and woul like to be informed of this my home tellephone number is 011 854 4117 and my cellphone number is 083 644 7860 my name is Shaheed Khan.
By madoda plaatjie January 13, 2012 - 2:50 pm
I WOULD LIKE TO BE TRAFFIC OFFICER ANY WHERE IN SOUTH AFRICA,IT MY DREAM EVER SINCE I WAS YOUNG I AM 32YRS NOW PLS.
By Regina Ditabo January 14, 2012 - 6:42 pm
Hi, i am only 20 years of age. I passed My matric in 2009, n i have always wanted to become a metro police officer. You can contact me on my mail if you any thing me please.
By khulekani mkhuma February 12, 2012 - 9:04 am
Im a 29 years old Guy with an ambition to become a traffic officer,i have matriculated in 2001 plz help.
By Mpho Moela March 26, 2012 - 9:58 am
Good Morning
I am a 33 years old female who wants to be a Traffic Officer either in Limpopo, Mpumalanga & Gauteng. Should there be a space for trainning, do not hesitate to contact me please. My contact details are 0727800399,0728921393 or my e_mail :
0727191238@vodamail.co.za.
thanking You in advance
Mpho Moela
By Ketsia Matjilo April 23, 2012 - 4:56 pm
Good day
My name is Sylvia Matjilo. I am 26 years old and I aspire to become a metro police officer. I matriculated in 2004, I possess a valid driver’s licence, I am a South African citizen, I am in excellent health and I do not have a criminal record. Could you kindly contact me as I would love to join the Metro Police and contribue positively to peace and security in our country.
Sincerely yours
Sylvia Matjilo
By dolly May 10, 2012 - 12:45 pm
hi my name is dolly im 33 years old im intrested to becoming a traffic officer, please contact me at 0711259356/0787692755 im here at nelspruit mpumalanga please help me thanks.
By mr livhuwani trevor ndlovu June 9, 2012 - 4:17 am
my son want to become a traffic officer tell us how to become one send anything via my email his cell no is0848087345 /0737478360/0119880305/0119367952 he is 21years old
By Lauren June 9, 2012 - 10:42 am
I would like to be trained as a Traffic Warden.
Durban area only.
how do i go about it?
(Lauren)
0846349333
By Chuma sylvester June 12, 2012 - 11:47 pm
Good day i realy like to be a traffic police i am a male of age 22 years old i failed 2 subjects on my matric 2009 if possible you can kindly help me with training even to voluteer i can im from limpopo provice please contact me to the following numbers 0738700526
By HENDRICK July 6, 2012 - 9:12 am
Am a 23 years Male passed my metric on 2008,have a valid code 10 “C1″ License. I am a very healthy strong person with no criminal record.IS been my dream to seeing my self as a Traffic Officer,ensuring all the road signs nd road rules are obeyed.2009 I applied as a Traffic Officer because. I wanted to be part of those who helped that road sing and rules are obeyed during World Cup 2010.My contacts 0782970070/0787419185 or e-mail me on bokabahs@gmail.com .It will be a great pleasure to hear from u.
By HENDRICK July 6, 2012 - 9:19 am
Am a 23 years Male passed my metric on 2008,have a valid code 10 “C1″ License. I am a very healthy strong person with no criminal record. Is been my dream seeing my self as a Traffic Officer ensuring all the road signs nd road rules are obeyed.2009 I applied as a Traffic Officer because I wanted to be part of those helped during World Cup 2010 to make sure road signs and rules are obeyed. My contacts 0782970070/0787419185 or e-mail me on bokabahs@gmail.com .It will be a great pleasure to hear from u.
By Jaco July 17, 2012 - 12:58 am
I would like to become a trafic officer. but i dont know where to start. I am 24 now. please contact me.
By Palesa Maimela July 24, 2012 - 10:41 pm
Hi!my na me is Palesa Maimela and I’m 20 year of age,I wil lyk to be a traffic officer,I have passed my matric in 2010 please if these any thing for me on can contact me on 0787677146 or 0829235530
By Aaron August 6, 2012 - 3:24 pm
dear sir\madam my name is aaron mpila, i have a drivers licence and matric. i completed my my matric in 2008 in mpumalanga province.my wish is to complete a diploma in traffic officer, i;ve loved this job while i was young it is where my passion is, i;v apply when i seen it but i cant see any sucessfuly please help i cant wait to be a traffic.
By Mzwakhe Ndimande September 11, 2012 - 12:27 pm
Dear Sir/Madam
I’m a 28 year old Male leaving in Springs (kwathema) I got metric and drivers licence,
I do want to be a traffic officer. If their any post available please inform me so I can apply: mzwakhendimande6@gmail.com or 082 819 9917
Regards
Mp Ndimande
By Mzwakhe Ndimande September 11, 2012 - 10:38 pm
Dear Sir/Madam
I’m a 28 year old Male leaving in Springs (kwathema) I got metric and drivers licence,
I do want to be a traffic officer. If their any post available please inform me so I can apply: mzwakhendimande6@gmail.com or 082 819 9917
Regards
Mp Ndimande
By Abednego Naidoo September 21, 2012 - 5:51 pm
I am a 25 year old guy who would do anything to become a metro police officer in Durban.
i have a matric with extra tertiary education in Information tachnology.
i have always wanted to be a police officer, it is a dream.
i can be contacted on 083 351 7890 or email: AbNaidoo@mrpricegroup.com.
do let me know when applications are out so i can apply
thanks
Abednego
By ntsikelelo satsha September 22, 2012 - 2:51 pm
dear sir/madam
i am highly interested in becoming a metro police, i am a 22 year old male and want to find out what do i need to do?
By Sthembiso September 24, 2012 - 4:30 pm
I am male 23 of age I woluld like to be a traffic officer. I hold a National Diploma i Road Traffic and Municipal Police Management
By Sthembiso September 24, 2012 - 4:32 pm
I am male 23 of age I woluld like to be a traffic officer. I hold a National Diploma i Road Traffic and Municipal Police Management. Can be contactacted on the following contact dertails: cell – 0725553619
: email – sthembiso_mahlangu@yahoo.com.
By Songezo Nolangeni October 3, 2012 - 9:06 pm
The issue of becoming a traffic officer is really a disaster , the sufficiency of job opportunities is poor .however the population of wannabe candidates is rising in vast amount and the hand of the law need more good and reasonable people to serve and protect the community by all means ,but instead those who have passion they are rejected . It is aid that we must apply on posts from local news papers but nothing happens .I feel sad and hopeless to give up on my career choice ,if there is a college that takes private students please inform me I have all the requirements .I’m currently residing @ QUEENSTOWN (eastern cape) my cell is 083 7719 88
By ntaoleng ratshakane October 24, 2012 - 10:16 am
hi my name is ntaoleng and im a female of 27 years old and working as a traffic officer was my dream job since i was a little agirl ,i completed my matric in 2009 and i also have code B learners licence and now busy with licence .i am healthy and clear criminal records i will be waiting for positive respond on this number 0820408272 thank you.
By Nkami chauke October 26, 2012 - 3:41 pm
Hi my name is nkamie,i matriculate in 2001 im 33yrs,since i was young my dream was to become a road traffic officer,may u pls help if there’s anything dat you may assist with,no other qualifications except grade 12.
By GEORGE NYOKONG October 27, 2012 - 2:01 pm
i would love to become a traffic officer in order to assist my country decrease road deaths and assist my fellow citizen to obey and learn the rules,in order to be responsible citizens on our roads, please contact me on 0748066440 or alternative 0715755404. i am also prepared to train at any academy and be placed where my knowlege will be required…hope my dream will come true soon…
By ntsako October 30, 2012 - 12:08 pm
i would love to become a triffic officer for all my dream to work as a cop and help peopie to obey the rules of the roads please contact me on 0745379248 i am prepared to train my god help me to become a cop
By Doniphen Sparks November 11, 2012 - 1:55 pm
I would like to apply to become a metro police officer I am 24 yrs of age,live in Pretoria.
Reason for becoming a police officer is to make my country a better place but not just to me but everyone in South-Africa,to be safe and free from traffic ofenders and criminals.
My concern contains that our country (South-Africa) can be a better place if law inforcment can be more concreed to the extend of honesty and integrity of our law inforcement officers,these rules are there to be followed and stricked so that all South-Africans should have the opportunity to live freely in our democratic country,so that justice can prevail itself.
By Thabo Inock Nkuta November 12, 2012 - 10:16 am
Good day….my name is Thabo,born 1993-03-02 and i’m interested in becoming a Taffic officer.I’ve completed my matric last year passed with a Diploma and i have a valid driver’s licence.
By Keitumetse T. November 12, 2012 - 1:23 pm
Hi, i am a 24 year old female. i live in Brixton, Johannesburg i would like to become a traffic officer i have a licence code 10 and i passed my grade 12 about 5years ago. if there are any vacancies please contact me on 0761702769 or 0790181491. Kind regards. Keitumetse.
By nkosikhona zwane November 14, 2012 - 1:33 pm
I’m 19years old I passed my matric last year 2011 so all I needed in my life is to become a trafic officer and the thing is I haven’t do licence but I have I learners licence in my hand can you please help me out to have licence in a short. Term and apply for a traffic officer.here’s my number 072 499 3304.and I’m also available on facebook as Nkosikhona Zwane thank you.
By Goitsemang November 14, 2012 - 5:04 pm
Good day I would love to become a traffic officer but I don’t know how to apply or even were to go for help and I am 20 years old
By Goitsemang November 14, 2012 - 5:07 pm
Good day I would love to become a traffic officer but I don’t know how to apply or even were to go for help and I am 20 years old male living in Brits
If you can help me out please call me on 0787608341
By Esses assasa January 7, 2013 - 10:10 pm
Hi i am a 27 years old female currently working as a cashier in one of the retailed store here in p.e,i am so interested in becoming a traffic officer and i passed my grade 12 in 2003,please let me know when the posts are avaible
By Lungile zwane January 8, 2013 - 11:16 am
Hi my name is lungile zwane
am 27 year old
am always interest to become metro police. I lived in braamficherville roodepoort I need to know how to apply or need to become a metro police:my number is 0733114777
By Lilian Tebogo Thomas January 13, 2013 - 12:07 am
Hi there,my name Tebogo Thomas,29 years of age.Being a traffic officer is been my dream job since I was young,but I only have a matric certificate I don’t no wich courses should I do to fulfill my dreams.Please help me please,my contacts are 0736940680.Anyone who help me will be higly appreciated,Thank you.
By Hi my name is Ryan langdon January 24, 2013 - 12:37 pm
Hi my name is Ryan Langdon am 31 yrs old im unemployed but would like to start a career in being a traffic or metro police man. I need to know where i apply my number is : 074 356 0253
By negota livhuwani February 15, 2013 - 8:10 am
Am 24 year old male my dream job is to be a traffic officer I pass grade 12 I have driving licence codec1. Cotract me 0760564245.
By Ramatsea Murangi March 1, 2013 - 10:48 am
Hi my name is Ramatsea Murangi am a 19 year old male my dream job is to be a traffic officer i pass grade 12 , i have a CODE 10 driver’s licence . Contact me at 0790894384
By david March 3, 2013 - 2:02 pm
hi,i am 19yrs old n i wnt to enroll at metro police officer………i hv a matric wel passd.i have a drivers license code 10 or u call it code C1….plz contact me hre 073 525 1367 or 084 842 5364….
By NKOSINATHI E NGWENYA March 4, 2013 - 11:34 am
GOOD DAY, MY NAME IS NKOSINATHI NGWENYA FROM STANDERTON, I AM A 21YEAR OLD MALE WHO MATRICULATED IN THE YEAR 2010 AND WENT ON TO STUDY POLICING AT BROOKLYN CITY COLLEGE… MY DREAM AS A YOUNG BOY WAS TO BECOME A TRAFFIC OFFICER AND ENFORCE THE LAW, IV BEEM APPLYING FOR THIS JOB ON POSTS FROM THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER BUT HAVNT HAD ANY LUCK SO IF THERE IS ANY LEARNERSHIPS COMING UP WOULD U PLEASE SEND ME APPLICATION DETAILS ON 0839845717 OR 0788720674 THANK U… Looking forward to hearing 4rm u
By Nthabiseng March 10, 2013 - 1:01 am
Hi im nthabiseng sekome i would like to become a traffic officer if the are any learnerships available please send me the details in this number 0730723277
By dolly March 19, 2013 - 10:20 am
my name is dolly i would like to become a traffic officer if there is any leanership available i’m interested as from i was young please help me thanks.
By dolly March 19, 2013 - 10:24 am
my name is dolly i would like to become a traffic officer if there is any leanership available i’m interested as from i was young i pass my matric 2003 i have a licence code 10 (c1) please help me thanks.
By Marche Botes March 21, 2013 - 1:12 pm
Good Day,
It has been a dream of mine to become a metro police officer,I finished my matric in 2008,I’m 21 years old and it would be a dream come true for me.Please let. Me know where and how I can apply to become a metro police. Officer.
By By abongile dlaku 13,2013-15:15 pm May 13, 2013 - 11:47 pm
Good evening ,my name is abongile from cape town in strand .I’m 28 yrs old, i passed my matric in 2004.I would like to become a traffic officer if there’s any learnership available, would you kindly send me full details through this number 0782062884 please help me , it’s my dream.
By Syabonga mkhize May 13, 2013 - 11:58 pm
Im syabonga mkhize, i’m a loyal,energetic and dedicated person.I am 22 years old.I have grade 12,driving license C1,and national certificte in information technology. I really want to be a traffic officer,any learnership posts available,please call me 0786374883,thank you
By abongile dlaku 13,2013-22:55pm May 14, 2013 - 12:01 am
Good evening my name is abongile I would like to become a traffic officer if there’s any learnership available I will write my learners license on the 4th of june. please help me I’m interested ,kind regards abongile dlaku.