MPower, the driver-training division of ONELOGIX (Pty) Ltd, has opened the October 2026 intake of its Code 14 Truck Driver Learnership. The programme is a 12-month NQF Level 3 Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver, aimed at unemployed South Africans aged 25 to 28 who already hold a Code 14 licence and a valid Professional Driving Permit. Learners earn a R4,000 monthly stipend while completing the qualification. Applications close on 14 September 2026, so there is a short window to submit.
About the Programme
ONELOGIX is one of South Africa’s largest independent logistics groups, moving vehicles, abnormal loads, fuel and containers across Southern Africa. MPower is its in-house driver-training academy, accredited by the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) and by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).
The learnership was designed to address a very specific gap in the logistics sector: young drivers who have earned their Code 14 licence but cannot get their first professional driving job because operators demand two or more years of experience. MPower puts learners behind the wheel of long-haul rigs under the supervision of qualified assessors, so that by the time they qualify they have thousands of monitored kilometres on their record. The end goal is a nationally recognised NQF 3 occupational certificate, plus the practical experience most freight companies list as their minimum hiring standard.
What You Will Learn
- Theoretical training aligned to the NQF Level 3 Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver
- Advanced defensive driving techniques for heavy combination vehicles
- Vehicle inspection, roadworthiness checks and basic mechanical troubleshooting
- Load securing, weight distribution and Overload Control Act compliance
- Hours-of-work compliance under the National Road Traffic Act
- Route planning and fuel-efficient driving techniques
- Health and safety, fatigue management and driver wellness
- Customer service and paperwork required at loading and offloading points
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- South African citizen with a green bar-coded ID or Smart ID
- Aged between 25 and 28 years at the closing date
- Currently unemployed and available to start the October 2026 intake full-time
- Matric / Grade 12 certificate with English as a subject
- Valid Code 14 (EC) driver’s licence
- Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) for Goods
- Valid South African passport (for cross-border work)
- Clean driving record with no serious moving violations
- Medical fitness and no permanent disability that prevents heavy-vehicle driving
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Required Documents
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Certified copy of Code 14 driver’s licence (both sides)
- Certified copy of Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
- Certified copy of South African passport
- Updated CV with contactable references
- Proof of residential address (not older than three months)
- Recent driver’s abstract from any traffic department (optional but strengthens the application)
How to Apply
- Prepare all certified documents listed above
- Visit the ONELOGIX careers portal and search for “MPower Truck Driver Learnership 2026”
- Complete the online application form in full, uploading each document as a separate PDF
- Double-check that your Code 14 and PrDP expiry dates cover the full 12-month learnership period
- Submit the application before the closing date and keep a copy of the confirmation email
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a driving assessment at an MPower training centre
Submit your application through the official ONELOGIX careers page.
Closing Date
The closing date for the MPower Truck Driver Learnership 2026 is 14 September 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
Why It Matters
South Africa’s freight and logistics industry moves the bulk of goods that keep the economy running, and it faces a persistent shortage of qualified heavy-vehicle drivers. Yet thousands of young South Africans who have paid for their Code 14 and PrDP sit unemployed because operators will not hire them without experience.
This learnership breaks that cycle: it pays a stipend while giving learners real, monitored driving hours behind long-distance rigs. Graduates leave with an NQF 3 qualification and a driving record that meets the minimum requirement of most freight, fuel and abnormal-load operators in South Africa. For a young person with a Code 14 and no work, the R4,000 stipend and 12 months of documented experience can be the difference between waiting on the roadside and holding a permanent job earning above R15,000 a month.
Frequently Asked Questions
I have a Code 10 licence, not Code 14. Can I still apply?
No. This specific learnership requires an existing Code 14 (EC) licence and a valid PrDP. MPower runs separate programmes for learners who want to upgrade from Code 10.
Where will I be based during the learnership?
MPower training runs from ONELOGIX facilities and partner depots across the country. Placement depends on where the operational shortfall is greatest. Be prepared to relocate for the duration of the programme.
Is the R4,000 stipend paid in cash?
No. The stipend is paid monthly into your South African bank account. If anyone asks you to pay an application fee or accepts a stipend on your behalf, it is a scam.
What are my chances of permanent employment after the learnership?
ONELOGIX and its partner operators regularly recruit permanent drivers from MPower graduates, but employment is not guaranteed. Performance during the learnership, plus the country-wide demand for Code 14 drivers, gives graduates strong prospects across the wider logistics industry.
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