GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - Applications for traffic student requirement for the completion of a Further Education and Training (FET) Certificate in Road Traffic Law Enforcement at the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell, closes today 28 August.
The twelve-month training course will commence in January 2024.
"I encourage young people to apply for this opportunity to learn from, and potentially join the ranks of, our Provincial Traffic Services.
"The Gene Louw Traffic College was officially opened on 15 September 1989. Since then, it has become a centre of excellence training traffic officers, municipal police officers, examiners of vehicles and examiners of driving licences," said spokesperson Rebecca Campbell.
Should vacant and funded Provincial Inspector posts be open after obtaining the FET Certificate, individuals may be offered permanent employment at one of our provincial traffic centres (located in Beaufort West, Caledon, George, Knysna, Laingsburg, Metro/Cape Town, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Swellendam, Vredenburg, Vredendal and Worcester). Permanent employment is, however, not guaranteed.
The college is formally accredited by the Road Traffic Management Corporation, Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority and the South African Police Service, and it meets all applicable requirements of the South African Qualifications Authority.
Minimum entry requirements include a Grade 12 Senior Certificate pass of 50% in Maths / Maths Literacy, English and an additional language; a valid motor vehicle licence (manual) code B; no criminal record and applicants must be under 35 years old as per National requirements.
No monies are charged for the application process and only applications via the official Western Cape Government website are legitimate.
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