What does a traffic officer earn in SA?

Traffic officers usually earn R12 000-R45 000/month, with supervisors earning more.

How do I become a traffic officer?

You usually need Matric, a driver's licence, a clean record and traffic college training.

Municipal and provincial roles can provide stable public-sector employment.

Yes. Promotion can lead to senior officer, supervisor and traffic chief roles.

No. Formal traffic officer training is the key requirement after basic eligibility checks.

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