Introduction
Traffic Cooper are the Traffic Officer’s that aim to ensure the safe and free flow of traffic to prevent road crashes and deaths on our roads.
Traffic Officer’s or Traffic Cop (s) enforce the rules of the road and signs. They focus almost exclusively on maintaining traffic safety and efficiency on the roads. They ensure that all road users including pedestrians use our roads in an orderly and safe manner.
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.
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