MPower, a division of ONELOGIX, is recruiting licensed young drivers for its October 2026 Code 14 Truck Driving Learnership. The fixed-term programme combines road-safety theory, hands-on vehicle training and professional development while paying a R4,000 monthly stipend. Candidates must already hold a valid Code 14 licence and Professional Driving Permit.
This is not a programme for obtaining a truck licence from scratch. MPower is looking for candidates who already have the required commercial driving credentials and are ready to develop them into professional transport and logistics skills.
Applications close on 18 August 2026.
What should candidates know before starting?
The October intake is designed for young South African drivers who want structured preparation for professional driving responsibilities.
The programme moves from classroom learning to controlled practical training. It also includes communication, customer service, time management and stress management.
Programme: Code 14 Truck Driving Learnership – October Intake 2026
Organisation: MPower – Division of ONELOGIX (Pty) Ltd
Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng
Intake: October 2026
Monthly stipend: R4,000
Contract type: Fixed-term
Industry: Transport and logistics
Age requirement: 25 to 28 years
Closing date: 18 August 2026
Programme duration: Not specified in the advert
Why is this not a licence-from-scratch programme?
Candidates must already have both of the following:
- A valid Code 14 driving licence
- A valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
The learnership is therefore aimed at licensed drivers who need structured theory, practical instruction and workplace-focused development.
Anyone who does not yet have a Code 14 licence and Professional Driving Permit does not meet the stated entry requirements.
How is the driver training structured?
The programme follows a staged approach that allows learners to build knowledge before moving into practical vehicle handling.
1. Theory training
Learners begin with classroom-based instruction led by experienced trainers.
The theory component covers areas such as:
- Traffic rules
- Road safety
- Defensive driving techniques
- Professional driver responsibilities
- Safe decision-making on the road
- Essential theoretical driving knowledge
This phase prepares learners to understand the rules and safety principles behind professional vehicle operation.
2. Practical vehicle training
After completing the theory component, learners move into practical training in a controlled environment.
Participants will receive hands-on instruction in:
- Handling a vehicle correctly
- Performing driving manoeuvres
- Reversing safely
- Parallel parking
- Emergency braking
- Maintaining control during practical exercises
This stage helps learners build confidence while practising essential commercial driving techniques under supervision.
3. Professional development
Driving a commercial vehicle requires more than technical control. Professional drivers must also communicate clearly, manage pressure and represent a transport company responsibly.
The development component may include:
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Stress management
- Professional conduct
These skills are particularly important when working with customers, dispatch teams, supervisors and other road users.
Who meets the full entry requirements?
MPower has set strict screening requirements for the October 2026 intake.
Candidates must:
- Have passed Matric with English.
- Be between 25 and 28 years old.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Hold a valid Code 14 driving licence.
- Hold a valid Professional Driving Permit.
- Have a valid South African passport.
- Meet the required case and criminal-record criteria.
- Be physically fit.
- Be mentally fit.
- Not have previously completed a Professional Driver’s Certificate.
- Not have dropped out of a Professional Driver’s Certificate programme.
Case and criminal-record checks will be conducted. The advert states that candidates will only be contacted if they meet all the listed criteria.
Which requirements could easily be overlooked?
The Code 14 licence is only one part of the screening process. Candidates must also have a valid Professional Driving Permit and South African passport.
Before submitting, check the expiry dates on:
- Your Code 14 driving licence
- Your Professional Driving Permit
- Your South African passport
A document that has already expired may not meet a requirement asking for a valid credential.
Candidates should also confirm that their Matric details show English and that their personal information matches their official documents.
Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Check every expiry date before completing your submission. A valid Code 14 licence will not cover an expired Professional Driving Permit or passport. Keep clear copies of all three documents ready in case they are requested during screening.
What could the programme offer after completion?
Professional driving learnerships may work with transportation companies or driver-service providers to connect successful learners with possible employment opportunities.
However, placement should be treated as a possibility rather than a guaranteed outcome. Selection after the programme may still depend on performance, available positions and the requirements of participating transport companies.
The training can still help learners build practical driving experience, professional conduct and road-safety knowledge relevant to the logistics industry.
What should candidates check before submitting?
Use this checklist before completing the online process:
- Age: You are between 25 and 28.
- Citizenship: You are a South African citizen.
- Education: You passed Matric with English.
- Licence: Your Code 14 driving licence is valid.
- Permit: Your Professional Driving Permit is valid.
- Passport: Your South African passport is valid.
- Record: You can undergo the required case and criminal-record checks.
- Fitness: You meet the physical and mental fitness requirement.
- Previous training: You have not completed or dropped out of a Professional Driver’s Certificate programme.
- Availability: You are prepared for the October 2026 intake in Kempton Park.
Candidates who cannot meet all these conditions may not progress beyond the initial screening stage.
How should applications be submitted?
Applications must be completed through the official online application portal.
Review your personal details, qualifications and driving credentials before submitting. Candidates should also ensure that their telephone number and email address are current.
The closing date is 18 August 2026, ahead of the planned October intake.
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Final Thoughts
The MPower Code 14 Truck Driving Learnership 2026 is a focused opportunity for licensed young drivers who want to strengthen their practical and professional skills in transport and logistics.
Its most important requirement is preparation. Candidates need more than Matric and a driving licence—they must also have a valid Professional Driving Permit, a valid South African passport, a suitable record and the required physical and mental fitness.
Those who meet every condition can compete for structured theory training, supervised vehicle practice, professional development and a R4,000 monthly stipend during the fixed-term programme.
