Eastern Cape Department of Transport Traffic Bursary South Africa 2024
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At a glance
Summary
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.
What’s covered
Funding details
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 processEngage in a driving assessment during the recruitment processesBe subject to qualification and criminal record verification checks during the recruitment processEngage 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.
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Eligibility criteria
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 citizenYou must reside within the Eastern Cape provinceYou must NOT be older than 35 years oldYou must have completed Matric/ Grade 12/ equivalentYou must be interested in studying towards a Diploma in TrafficYou must be willing to enter into a 1 year bursary contract with the DepartmentYou must have a Code-B driver’s license (with manual transmission)You must be unemployedYou must be committed to the full duration of the bursary programmeYou must NOT have a criminal recordYou must be medically fit
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at:ECDOT Traffic Officer Bursary Application 2024 Candidates will be required toRegister and accountbefore they canLoginand 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 VitaeProof of addressMedical certificate (stating your health and ability to engage in strenuous exercises)
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