The National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC), under the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD), has opened applications for the Traffic Officer Trainee Programme 2026. This programme is aimed at empowering unemployed rural youth with skills, leadership training, and career development opportunities in traffic law enforcement and public service.
Programme Details
- Programme: NARYSEC Traffic Officer Trainee Programme 2026
- Department: Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)
- Location: Johannes Phumani Phungula Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
- Programme Type: Traffic Officer Training Programme
- Duration: Includes a 9-week induction and leadership development programme followed by specialised training
- Target Group: Unemployed rural youth aged 18–35 years
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
✔ Be a South African citizen
✔ Be between 18 and 35 years old
✔ Possess a Grade 12 certificate or Statement of Results
✔ Hold a valid Code B driver’s licence
✔ Have no criminal record
✔ Be medically fit and willing to undergo physical assessments
✔ Reside within the Johannes Phumani Phungula Local Municipality area and be unemployed
Required Documents
Applicants should submit:
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Grade 12 certificate or Statement of Results
- Updated CV with at least two contactable references
- Proof of residence from a Traditional Council or Municipal Councillor
- Fully completed and signed application form
Training Benefits
Successful candidates will receive:
- Youth Leadership Development training
- Traffic Officer career pathway preparation
- Community service experience
- Work-readiness and employability skills
- Exposure to public service and law enforcement environments
