LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME 2026/27: BASIC TRAFFIC OFFICERS DIPLOMA REF NO: DCSSL/05/2026

STIPEND : R5000 per month
CENTRE : Mpumalanga Traffic Training College at Mkhuhlu (Calcutta) in the
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum education qualification of Grade 12 Certificate. At least a Code B
driving license. South African citizen. No criminal record. Fit and proper
(Medical assessment will be conducted for shortlisted candidates as proof for
strenuous exercises). Candidates will be subjected to driving and
competency tests.
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Mnisi Tel No: (013) 766 4019 or Ms S Masango Tel No: (017) 811 143
Ms N Mathebula Tel No: (013) 766 9152 or Ms A Seku Tel No: (013) 766
4905.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The Department of Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to
promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions.
Candidates whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 23 October 2026
NOTE : N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid
disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of
qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit
the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate the administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for
applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of
qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only
which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following
communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts,
health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department
professional registration will be required from various statutory councils for
shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be
submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure
that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference
Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered.
Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if
they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be
considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL
number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the
Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The
Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every
recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All
short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to
appointment. If no response is received from the Mpumalanga Department of
Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants
must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the
correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre
where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be
accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the
closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful.
Please note the department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw
the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be
well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate
such in their applications) All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall
undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to
determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic
requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct)
assessment.