257 traffic officers graduate in Kempton Park
Chief executive officer of RTMC, Advocate Makhosini Msibi delivered the vote of thanks to the guest, families and newly graduates.
After three years of intensive training, 257 traffic officers graduated in Kempton Park last week.
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Hosted by Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga, the ceremony was held on March 30 at Danel.
The day marked completion of three years of training for the first cohort of traffic trainees in the country to complete the NQF level 6 qualification.
This ground-breaking traffic officer course was accredited as an equivalent of National Diploma level (NQF Level 6) by the Quality Council of Trades and Occupation.
Before the introduction of the course traffic officers trained for a year on an NQF level 4 qualification, which is equivalent to a matric before the introduction of this qualification.
This group of traffic officers have been trained in all aspects of law enforcement including traffic laws, criminal procedure, road safety, motor vehicle roadworthiness testing, driving licence testing, crime prevention and crash investigation.
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The ceremony was opened by the chairperson of Road Traffic Management Corporation, Nomusa Mufamadi.
Addressing the graduation ceremony for the cohort of traffic trainees, Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga said during the 2014/15 financial year the RTMC took the strategic direction to develop the 21st century cadre of traffic officers by introducing the NQF level 6 qualification as a replacement for the NQF level 4 to improve the skills of our traffic officers and increase human resource capacity in the country.
“The NQF level 6 qualification was registered with the South Africa Qualification Authority in 2018, paving the way for the first cohort of trainees who commenced training in January 2019.
Training was disrupted by Covid19 pandemic in 2020, which delayed the completion of the qualification for those registered.
“Through all the disruption I am pleased to say that the day’s graduation is a celebration of the triumph of the human spirit against extraordinary odds.
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“Education is a vital means of promoting good citizenship, as well as preparing people for the need of a modern economy in a democratic society.
“In our quest to better our country, we all have a mandate to carry out our roles and responsibilities to create a nurturing environment for true patriots who not only love their country but equally commit energy and resources towards the betterment of its people.”
She further said that the unwavering persistent committed leadership and management of the RTMC has given young people justice by ensuring that their right to education and skilling becomes a reality.
“I must attest that, it is remarkably historic to be part of this very exceptional ceremony, happening during Human Rights month, appropriately themed consolidating and sustaining human rights culture into the future.
“We echo the words of our former president, Nelson Mandela, when he said that it is in our hands to make a better world for all who live in it,” said Chikungu.
Entertainment on the day was provided by the RTTA Trainer Choir.
Chief executive officer of RTMC, Advocate Makhosini Msibi delivered the vote of thanks to the guest, families and newly graduates.
“I give the honor to my colleagues and various CEO’s who has made this occasion a success.
“It may have taken us slightly long through to unforeseen circumstances but we have finally produced the first breed of the 21st cadre of traffic officers,” said Msibi.
He added that he appreciates the support they have received from private companies.
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