Introduction
Traffic officer training in South Africa is strictly controlled and only takes place at approved institutions. These colleges and academies are officially recognised by the Minister responsible for transport and related authorities.
If you are planning to become a traffic trainee, it is important to know that you cannot choose any private institution. Only accredited provincial traffic training colleges and metro police academies are authorised to train candidates.
Below is a clean, structured list of all approved traffic training institutions in South Africa, including their contact details.
Provincial Traffic Training Colleges
Limpopo Traffic Training College
Postal Address:
Private Bag X4000, Mutale, 0956
Physical Address:
Thengwe Road (Next to Mutale Driving Licence Testing Centre), Tshilamba, Mutale, 0956
Head of College:
Ms R Netshiavendza
Email:
netshidzivher@drt.limpopo.gov.za
ngwenyaP@drt.limpopo.gov.za
Telephone:
(015) 967 9314 / (015) 967 9300
Fax:
(015) 967 0467
Boekenhoutkloof Traffic Training College (Gauteng)
Postal Address:
Private Bag 9065, Pretoria, 0001
Physical Address:
Plot 81, Sandui Street, Pretoria West, 0001
Head of College:
Mr SWJ Jacobs (Acting Head of BHKTC)
Email:
swjsmzs@mweb.co.za
Telephone:
(012) 372 8007 / (082) 887 6746
Fax:
(012) 372 0401
KwaZulu-Natal Traffic Training College
Postal Address:
Private Bag 9065, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Physical Address:
240 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Head of College:
Mr Reon du Plessis
Email:
reon.duplessis@kzntransport.gov.za
Roshan.singh@kzntransport.gov.za
Telephone:
(033) 394 0202
Fax:
(033) 342 7711
Lengau Traffic Training College (Free State)
Address:
Church Street, Bloemfontein, 9300
Head of College:
Mr K E Sease
Email:
seasek@freetrans.gov.za
Telephone:
(051) 409 0437
Fax:
(051) 876 2449
Mangaung Traffic Training College (Free State)
Address:
81 Charles Street, Bloemfontein, 9300
Head of College:
Mr Wayne Peens
Email:
wayne.Peens@mangaung.co.za
Telephone:
(051) 412 8100
Fax:
(051) 406 6499
Metro Police Training Academies
Durban Metro Police Department Academy
Postal Address:
PO Box 49, Pinetown, 3600
Physical Address:
Anderson Road, Lahee Park (Behind Sanlam Centre), Pinetown
Head of College:
Ms W Zama
Email:
Zamaw@durban.gov.za
Telephone:
(031) 322 4461
Fax:
(031) 701 0160
Johannesburg Metro Police Department Academy
Postal Address:
PO Box 4068, Johannesburg, 2000
Physical Address:
No. 1 Stevens Road, Stafford, Booysens, Johannesburg
Head of Academy:
Director M Kgaswane
Email:
BerylS@joburg
MathokozaK@joburg.org.za
Telephone:
(011) 429 5000
Fax:
(011) 493 1675
Tshwane Metro Police Department Academy
Postal Address:
PO Box 4133, Pretoria, 0001
Physical Address:
Premos, Staatsartillerie Road, Pretoria, 0001
Head of Academy:
Mr Johnny De Kela
Email:
johnnydk@tshwane.gov.za
Telephone:
(012) 358 0005
Fax:
(086) 640 5111 / (012) 359 6174
Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth) Traffic Training College
Postal Address:
PO Box 14115, Sidwell, Port Elizabeth, 6061
Physical Address:
Lakeside Road, Green Bushes, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Head of College:
Ms Julia Nonzinyana (Acting Head)
Email:
jnonziny@mandelametro.gov.za
Telephone:
(041) 390 4515
Fax:
(041) 327 2276
Matjhabeng Traffic Training College
Postal Address:
PO Box 708, Welkom, 9460
Physical Address:
2 Kwartz Street, Welkom
Head of College:
Mr Solly Mokoena
Email:
SollyM@matjhabeng.co.za
Telephone:
(057) 391 3295
Fax:
(057) 352 3821
Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department Academy
Address:
3 Hadebe Street, Kwa-Thema, Springs, 1560
Heads of Academy:
Ms U Naidoo / Ms Carin Heyneke
Email:
CarinH@ekurhuleni.gov.za
Telephone:
(011) 812 8700
Fax:
(086) 608 0006 / (086) 692 8824
Cape Town Metropolitan Police Training Academy
Address:
C/o Lower Main and Station Roads, Observatory, 8000
Head of College:
Mr Rizaa Coetzee
Email:
Rizaa.coetzee@capetown.gov.za
Telephone:
(021) 444 7301 / (021) 444 7304
Fax:
(086) 273 9195
Final Thoughts
All traffic training in South Africa is strictly regulated and only takes place at approved provincial colleges and metro police academies. These institutions are responsible for training selected candidates who have already been appointed by government traffic authorities.
If you want to become a traffic officer, your first step is not applying to a college, but applying for a traffic trainee post through a provincial or municipal traffic department.
Staying informed and applying early increases your chances of being selected when intake opportunities open.





