Company: Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM)
Location: Rural Areas within the Garden Route District (Hessequa, Knysna, Bitou, Kannaland, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, George)
Closing Date: 03 October 2025
About the Opportunity
The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM), through its Skills Mecca Initiative, is opening 140 training opportunities for unemployed youth across the district to obtain a Driver’s Licence Code C.
This programme is designed to empower young people with the necessary skills and qualifications to improve employability and enhance access to career opportunities that require professional driving competence.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a minimum educational qualification of Grade 11 (NQF Level 3) or equivalent.
- Be between 18 and 40 years old (male or female).
- Reside within the Garden Route District municipal area.
Programme Areas
Training opportunities will be provided in rural areas across the district, including:
- Hessequa
- Knysna
- Bitou
- Kannaland
- Mossel Bay
- Oudtshoorn
- George
How to Apply
Applicants can apply in two ways:
1. Online Application
Register and apply via the Unemployment Solutions (Red Button) on the Garden Route Skills Mecca website or directly using this short link: https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/
2. Manual Application
- Download and complete the application form.
- Attach all required supporting documents.
- Submit your application at the Garden Route District Municipality offices in your local municipal area.
Enquiries
For assistance or more information, applicants may contact the following officials during office hours:
- Mr. Reginald Salmons – 044 803 1363
- Ms. Sisanda Sajini – 044 803 1450
Why This Programme Matters
This initiative is part of GRDM’s commitment to youth empowerment and skills development. By offering training towards a Code C Driver’s Licence, the programme provides unemployed youth with a valuable qualification that can open doors in sectors such as transport, logistics, construction, and municipal services.
Conclusion
The Garden Route District Municipality Driver’s Licence Code C Training Programme 2025 is a rare and life-changing opportunity for unemployed youth in the rural areas of the district. With 140 training slots available, this initiative helps bridge the gap between unemployment and employability by equipping participants with an essential skill highly valued in today’s job market.
Submit your application before the closing date on 03 October 2025 to secure your chance to benefit from this empowering programme.
