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Professional Truck Driver Learnership 2025 – CPD Academy
The CPD Academy is offering a Professional Truck Driver Learnership in 2025 to train individuals to become skilled truck drivers, operating vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) over 3,500 kilograms. This 13-month programme prepares learners to safely transport cargo, equipping them with practical skills and a formal qualification for a career in South Africa’s transport industry.
Programme Details
- Location: Holgatfontein, Gauteng, South Africa
- Duration: 13 months
- Start Date: Rolling admissions—classes begin after all requirements are met
- Purpose: Train learners to plan and prepare trucks, operate them safely, and maintain operational records.
The learnership focuses on turning unskilled individuals into professional drivers capable of meeting industry demands.
About CPD Academy
Founded in 2012, the Commercial Professional Driver (CPD) Academy in Gauteng is dedicated to producing top-tier truck drivers. With over a decade of experience, CPD Academy combines theoretical training with real-world practice to ensure learners are job-ready, addressing South Africa’s need for qualified transport professionals.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet these requirements:
- Education: Grade 10 certificate (submit latest school certificate).
- Age: Minimum 27 years old.
- Languages: Proficiency in English and/or Afrikaans.
- Licenses: Valid Code 14 EC license with a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
- Documents: Valid South African passport.
- Assessments:
- Pass a psychometric assessment with at least a “trainable” outcome.
- Attend an interview.
- Financial Commitment:
- Pay a registration fee (amount not specified—contact CPD for details).
- Pay the first part of training costs upfront.
- Process: Sign a training contract and complete induction before classes start.
Training begins once your Code 14 EC license is presented and all steps are completed.
What You’ll Gain
Participants will enjoy these benefits:
- Job Prospects: Access to employment opportunities through training networks.
- Fast-Track Employment: Quicker job placement, regardless of license issue date.
- Hands-On Experience: On-the-job training for practical skills.
- Salary: Earn a salary starting in Phase 2 (month 3), reaching R12,000–R26,000 gross per month by month 13.
- Certificates: Receive phase completion certificates and a formal NQF-registered qualification at the end.
- Exposure: Gain insights into market operations, administration, and logistics.
- Skills: Improve hand-eye coordination for safer driving.
This programme transforms beginners into professionals in just over a year.
How to Apply
Apply online via the CPD Academy website:
- Visit: https://cpda.co.za/applicants/.
- Submit Documents: Upload:
- Certified copy of your ID.
- Valid Code 14 EC driver’s license.
- Valid PrDP.
- Valid passport.
- Updated CV.
- Motivational letter (200 words, explaining your interest).
- Certified Grade 10 certificate.
- Reference letter (from a previous employer or community leader).
- Next Steps:
- Await a response (typically within three weeks).
- If shortlisted, complete the psychometric assessment, interview, and payment process.
There’s no fixed closing date—apply early as spaces fill up quickly.
Key Information
- Duration: 13 months, with phased progression.
- Salary Timeline: Starts in month 3, peaking at R12,000–R26,000 by the end.
- Contact: Email [email protected] for inquiries.
- Location Note: Training is in Gauteng—ensure you can attend in person.
Why This Opportunity?
South Africa’s logistics sector demands skilled truck drivers, and this CPD Academy learnership delivers. With a Code 14 EC license and Grade 10, you can gain a qualification, experience, and a salary up to R26,000 monthly—all while contributing to a vital industry.
Apply Today
If you’re 27+, have a Grade 10 certificate, and hold a Code 14 EC license with PrDP, seize this chance! Visit https://cpda.co.za/applicants/ and submit your application now to drive your career forward in 2025!
