Truck driving is a sought-after career but you need to be fully trained - for your safety and for other road users. That's where the experts at CPD Academy come in with their extensive training that allows truck drivers to qualify with the Professional Truck Driver Learnership.
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The Commercial Professional Driver (CPD) Academy was started help young people train to be professional truck drivers. As experts in the industry they ensure that their drivers are actually fully trained and safe drivers on the road - rather than simply passing their professional drivers permit.
CPD Academy is located in Holgatfontein, Gauteng and they offers the comprehensive Professional Truck Driver Learnership.
CPD Learnership Programme Overview
This 13-month Learnership combines theoretical instruction with practical, on-the-road training. It is designed to equip learners with the necessary skills and qualifications to operate heavy-duty vehicles safely and efficiently. Participants will learn to:
- Plan and prepare trucks for transportation
- Operate trucks with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) exceeding 3,500 kilograms
- Maintain operational documents and records
The programme is structured in phases, with learners beginning to earn a salary from Phase 2 (Month 3), potentially reaching a gross monthly income between R12,000 and R26,000 by the end of the programme.
CPD Academy also offer the Transport Clerk Learnership.
Learnership Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum Grade 10 certificate
- At least 27 years old
- Proficiency in English and/or Afrikaans
- Valid Code 14 EC driver’s license with PrDP (They are currently accepting temporary PrdPs)
- Valid South African passport
- Clean criminal record
- Pass a psychometric assessment with a trainable outcome
- Attend an interview
- Pay a registration fee (contact CPD Academy for the current amount)
- Sign a training contract and complete an induction
Required Documents
When applying, ensure you have:
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copy of your Code 14 EC driver’s license
- Certified copy of your PrDP
- Certified copy of your passport
- Updated CV
- Motivational letter (approximately 200 words)
- Certified copy of your latest academic results
- Reference letter
Location
All training sessions are conducted at the CPD Academy campus in Holgatfontein, Gauteng.
HOW TO APPLY
SA Trucker reports that CPD Academy are recruiting now for the Learnership.
Upcoming Interview Dates:
- Steelpoort – 21 August 2025 at 07:00 (Venue to be confirmed)
- Komatipoort – 18 September 2025 (Venue to be confirmed)
- Durban – 13 November 2025 (Venue to be confirmed)
- Nigel – Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 07:00
Venue: Corner of Devon and Rietkuil Road, Holgatfontein, Nigel
The CPD Academy accepts applications on a rolling basis so you can also get details on their website. Click on this link to visit their website.
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