About applying for registration as a driving instructor

To become a legally recognised driving instructor in South Africa, you must be registered with the Provincial Department of Transport. Driving instructors are required to have a certificate specifying the class of vehicle they are qualified to instruct learners in.

To apply, go to any driving licence testing centre (DLTC) where you will be given a date to write a training test. If you pass the test, you will be given a certificate indicating which vehicle class or classes you are authorised to instruct learners in.

You will deal only with the class of motor vehicles you are licensed for. The instructor’s certificate is valid for one year.

What you should do

• Go to the nearest driving licence testing centre with your Medical certificate form (MC) to book for a test date.
• Complete an Application for registration as a driving instructor form (RI).
• You will be referred to a police station to obtain a clearance certificate.
  

On the date given for the test, you will write the test. If you pass, you must pay the prescribed fee.

The testing centre will refer your application to the MEC for approval or rejection. If approved, the testing centre will issue the permit.

How long does it take?

The permit may be ready in six to eight weeks.

How much does it cost

Province	Application fees
Eastern Cape	R417
Free State	R246
Gauteng	R408
KwaZulu-Natal	R400
Limpopo	R343
Mpumalanga	R630
Northern Cape	R350
North West	R222
Western Cape	R165

Forms to complete

• Form RI, Application for registration as driving instructor
• Form MC, Medical certificate
  

The forms are available at any driving licence testing centres.

Who to contact

National Traffic Information System (eNatis) service centres.