Eastern Cape Department of Transport Traffic Bursary South Africa 2024
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ECDOT
The Eastern Cape Department of Transport (ECDOT) is responsible for increasing the contribution of transport operations and infrastructure to enhance economic and social development. The ECDOT demonstrates its responsibility through its five programmes: administration, transport operations, transport infrastructure, community development, and transport regulation.
The ECDOT consists of two key entities: Mayibuye Transport Corporation (MTC) and The Government Fleet Trading Entity.
MTC is a parastatal bus operation, ensuring passengers are provided with services within the Amathole and Chris Hani districts, as well as those living in rural communities. The General Fleet Management Entity is responsible for procuring vehicles on behalf of the Eastern Cape government, repainting and maintaining vehicles, administering the government fleet, developing and monitoring fleet management strategies, and disposing of obsolete fleet.
ABOUT THE ECDOT BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Eastern Cape Department of Transport is inviting students to apply for the Diploma in Traffic Bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.
This programme is aimed at students who want to obtain a NQF level 4 Traffic Officer Diploma and forms part of the Department’s goal to boost the number of Traffics in the province.
The programme will take place within Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, focusing mainly on Traffic Field, Traffic Law Enforcement, and Road Safety Information.
There are total of 150 bursary awards, divided among the following districts:
- Alfred Nzo District (25 bursaries available)
- Amathole District (25 bursaries available)
- Chris Hani District (25 bursaries available)
- Joe Gqabi District (25 bursaries available)
- OR Tambo District (25 bursaries available)
- Sarah Baartman District (25 bursaries available)
** RELATED BURSARIES **
- View our other Government Bursaries and Scholarships here.
- View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here.
MORE ABOUT THE ECDOT BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, SELECTION & OBLIGATIONS
The bursary will provide cover for the following expense: accommodation, meals, study expenses and uniform.
Candidates will be required to:
- Engage in a fitness assessment during the recruitment process
- Engage in a driving assessment during the recruitment processes
- Be subject to qualification and criminal record verification checks during the recruitment process
- Engage in a medical assessment
Successful candidates will be required to:
- Participate in a training programme for a period of one year, which will take place both in class and within the work field.
- Enter a one year bursary contract with the Department.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you have not heard a response within one month of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the ECDOT Bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ECDOT BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must reside within the Eastern Cape province
- You must NOT be older than 35 years old
- You must have completed Matric/ Grade 12/ equivalent
- You must be interested in studying towards a Diploma in Traffic
- You must be willing to enter into a 1 year bursary contract with the Department
- You must have a Code-B driver’s license (with manual transmission)
- You must be unemployed
- You must be committed to the full duration of the bursary programme
- You must NOT have a criminal record
- You must be medically fit
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE THE ECDOT BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: ECDOT Traffic Officer Bursary Application 2024
Candidates will be required to Register and account before they can Login and apply.
(Should you face any technical difficulties or require assistance with your profile, please email: simphiwe.mgudlwa@ectransport.gov.za)
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the ECDOT bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric/ Grade 12 certificate (certified copy)
- Driver’s license (certified copy)
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of address
- Medical certificate (stating your health and ability to engage in strenuous exercises)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE ECDOT BURSARY
10 November 2023.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Eastern Cape Department of Transport (ECDOT) directly:
Head Office:
Tel: 043 604 7400
Alfred Nzo District
Contact Person: Mr Mdlozini
Tel: 039 254 6472/ 076 263 3975
Address: Office 8, Thobile Barn Building, Mount Frere
Amathole District
Contact Person: Ms Ramahele
Tel: 043 704 6623
Address: 21 Brooklyn Road, Woodbrook, West Bank, East London
Chris Hani District
Contact Person: Mr D. Gunxe
Tel: 045 807 3752
Address: 92 Cathcart Road, Sanlam Building, Queenstown, Office 216
Joe Gqabi District
Contact Person: Ms M. Mokhina
Tel: 051 633 2871
Address: 92 Queen Terrance Street, Aliwal North
O. R. Tambo District
Contact Person: Ms F Nombida
Tel: 047 501 8853
Address: Botha Sigcau Building, Corner Owen and Leeds Street, 7th Floor
Sarah Baartman District
Contact Person: Mr K. Senekal
Tel: 041 508 2913
Address: 51 Govan Mbeki Avenue, ABSA Building, Office No. 129
Please do NOT contact the ECDOT if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/
This bursary listing was last updated in October 2023.
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