Traffic Department Offices in Gauteng
Gauteng has numerous traffic department and licensing offices spread across Tshwane, Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, and other municipalities. This guide lists the main offices, their locations, services offered, and what to expect when visiting. Booking in advance is strongly recommended at all busy testing centres.
Overview of Gauteng Traffic Departments
Gauteng traffic services are administered by the City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, and various local municipalities. Each municipality operates its own licensing and testing infrastructure connected to the national eNaTIS system.
Services include: driver's licence testing, learner's licence testing, vehicle registration, licence disc renewal, roadworthy inspections, and PDP applications.
Centurion Traffic Testing Centre
The Centurion Traffic Testing Centre is one of the busiest and most well-equipped testing centres in the country, situated within the City of Tshwane.
Address: Corner of Akkerboom Street and Jean Avenue, Centurion, Tshwane.
- Driver's licence tests (K53 yard and road test)
- Learner's licence theory tests
- PDP applications
- Vehicle registration and licence disc renewal
- Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 15:30
- Bookings strongly recommended - book online at www.enatis.com or in person
- Phone: 012 358 8000 (City of Tshwane main line, ask for licensing)
Johannesburg Licensing Department
The City of Johannesburg operates multiple licensing offices across the metropolitan area. The main office is located on De Korte Street in Braamfontein.
Address: 40 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
- Driver's and learner's licence testing
- Vehicle registration and transfer of ownership
- PDP applications and renewals
- Licence disc renewal
- Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 15:30
- Phone: 011 376 5000 (City of Johannesburg main line)
- Online services: www.joburg.org.za
Other Key Gauteng Traffic Offices
| Office | Address | Municipality |
|---|---|---|
| Randburg Licensing | Corner Malibongwe Drive and Republic Road, Randburg | City of Johannesburg |
| Ekurhuleni TRTC (Boksburg) | Trichardts Road, Boksburg | Ekurhuleni |
| Germiston Licensing | 175 Meyer Street, Germiston | Ekurhuleni |
| Pretoria North Licensing | Charles Street, Pretoria North | City of Tshwane |
| Alberton Licensing | Voortrekker Road, Alberton | Ekurhuleni |
| Soweto Licensing | Chris Hani Road, Diepkloof, Soweto | City of Johannesburg |
For driver's licence tests, arrive at least 30 minutes before your booked appointment. Late arrivals may forfeit their booking without a refund.
What to Bring to a Gauteng Traffic Office
- Original South African identity document (not a copy)
- All original supporting documents relevant to your transaction
- Completed application forms (download from www.natis.gov.za in advance to save time)
- Cash or card for payment (confirm payment methods in advance as some offices are cash only)
- Arrive early - most offices are extremely busy from mid-morning onwards
- Expect long queues - bring water and allow a full morning or afternoon
Booking Appointments Online
Driver's licence and learner's licence tests can be booked online at www.enatis.com. Online booking is strongly recommended as walk-in slots at Gauteng testing centres are extremely limited.
The AA (Automobile Association) also offers test bookings and may have shorter availability at their own accredited testing stations. Visit www.aa.co.za for AA booking services.