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Driver Recruitment, Induction and Licence Verification

Covers the practical process of recruiting, screening and inducting professional drivers, including verifying licences and prior driving records through the correct South African channels. Addresses fraudulent licence detection, reference checking and structured induction programmes that reduce early turnover and accident risk among newly hired drivers.

What you will be able to do

  • Screen driver applicants using structured interviews and practical driving assessments.
  • Verify driving licences and PrDP status through the correct official channels.
  • Detect signs of fraudulent or altered licence documentation.
  • Check references and prior employment history for driving related risk factors.
  • Design induction programmes that cover vehicle familiarisation and route specific hazards.
  • Track new driver performance during the probation period to identify risk early.

Course outline

  1. 01Driver Recruitment and Screening Methods
  2. 02Practical Driving Assessments
  3. 03Licence and PrDP Verification
  4. 04Detecting Fraudulent Documentation
  5. 05Reference and Background Checks
  6. 06Designing Driver Induction Programmes
  7. 07Vehicle and Route Familiarisation
  8. 08Monitoring New Driver Performance

Who should attend

Aimed at human resources officers, fleet supervisors, transport managers and recruitment staff responsible for hiring and onboarding drivers.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Durban2R10,000
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
14 to 15 Sep 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Dubai2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Harare2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026Cape Town2R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026Online2US$900
23 to 24 Nov 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Cairo2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Accra2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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