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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.

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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

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
6 to 7 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
12 to 13 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
13 to 14 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
15 to 16 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
19 to 20 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
20 to 21 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
1 to 2 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
2 to 3 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
3 to 4 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000Register
7 to 8 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
8 to 9 Dec 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register

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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