Traffic Officer Cadets are needed, and this is your opportunity to throw your name in the hat. The Provincial Department has asked eligible candidates to send in their applications for its Traffic Officer Cadet bursary programme as soon as possible. You are reminded that the closing date is 5 May.

Traffic Officer Cadets needed

The programme offers applicants the opportunity to complete a Further Education and Training Certificate in Road Traffic Law Enforcement. The 12-month training programme will commence on 8 June 2026 at the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell. Successful applicants will be trained and prepared for deployment as Traffic Officers across various traffic centres in the Western Cape.

Closing date next week

The Department also notes, with concern, the various online scams that falsely advertise traffic officer training and request payment from prospective applicants.

Residents are strongly cautioned that:

• No payment is required to apply for this bursary programme
• Applications can only be submitted through the official Western Cape Government Jobs webpage

Grab this opportunity

“This bursary programme offers a valuable opportunity for young people to build a career in law enforcement while making a real impact on road safety in the Western Cape. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply before the closing date of 5 May. We also caution residents about the various scams targeting applicants. There are no fees required for this programme,” said Maxine Bezuidenhout, Chief Director Traffic Management.

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Bezuidenhout added that if you are passionate about road safety and keen to help make a difference on Western Cape roads, you can submit an application.