Traffic Officer Requirements In South Africa

Traffic Officer enforces the rules of the road and signs.  They ensure that all road users including pedestrians use our roads in an orderly and safe manner.   

The main purpose of the Traffic Officer is to ensure the safe and free flow of traffic to prevent road crashes and deaths on our roads.

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.

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

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 14 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.

NAMECITY/ PROVINCECONTACT NR.
1.   Limpopo Traffic Training CollegePolokwane – Limpopo(015) 967 0467
2.  Boekenhoutkloof Traffic Training CollegePretoria – Gauteng(012) 372 8000
3.   KZN Traffic Training CollegePietermaritzburg – KZN(033) 394 0202
4.   Lengau Traffic Training CollegeBloemfontein – Free State(051) 409 0444
5.   Mangaung Traffic Training CollegeBloemfontein – Free State(051) 412 8100
6.   Gene Louw Traffic Training CollegeCape Town – Western Cape(021) 983 1501
7.   Durban Metro Police Department AcademyDurban – KZN(031) 701 0462
8.   Johannesburg Metro Police Department AcademyJohannesburg – Gauteng(011) 429 5010
9.   Tshwane Metro Police Department AcademyPretoria – Gauteng(012) 358 0005
10.  Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department AcademySprings – Gauteng(011) 812 8700
11.  Port Elizabeth Traffic Training CollegePort Elizabeth – Eastern Cape(041) 390 4501
12.  Matjhabeng Traffic Training CollegeWelkom – Free State(051) 876 2224
13. Cape Town Metro Police Deapartment AcademyCape Town – Western Cape(021) 447 2366
14. Mpumalanga Traffic Training CollegeHazyview – Mpumalanga013 766 7292

How much do traffic officers earn in South Africa?

According to PayScale, a police officer earns an average salary of R169 466 per year. If you’re a police sergeant, the average salary can be as high as R193 945 per year. As a traffic manager, you would earn an average salary of R221 778 per year.

Can a traffic officer have tattoos in South Africa?

Officers within the Road Traffic Inspectorate to embrace and comply with this Dress Code.

Visible tattoos are not permitted. approval of the Director and must be concealed. A maximum of one ring per hand is permitted.