Gautrain Driver’s Licence Testing Centres Taking The Headache Out Of Vehicle Licensing

Accessing vehicle licensing services is no longer a headache for Gauteng motorists, thanks to the game-changing Gautrain Driver’s Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs).

At the Pilot Centre in Midrand, motorists can also renew their licence discs, a service offering that will be rolled out to other Gautrain DLTCs.
The smart centres are integrated into the Road Traffic Management Corporation’s administration system.
Work is underway to open a smart DLTC at Gautrain Sandton Station in 2025.
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Located at Gautrain Centurion and Midrand Stations, and at the Gautrain Management Agency’s office in Midrand (referred to as the Pilot Centre), the smart centres use advanced technology to streamline and refine the licensing experience, drastically reducing waiting times, and guaranteeing a quick, convenient service.

These smart cashless centres offer a comprehensive range of licensing services, including the renewal of a driver’s licence card and a professional driving permit, application for a temporary driver’s licence, and payment of traffic fines. According to the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) Chief Executive Officer, Tshepo Kgobe, in September 2021 the Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) tasked GMA with establishing state-of-the-art licensing centres to help address the driver licence card renewal backlogs in Gauteng.

GMA delivered and launched the first smart DLTC at Midrand Station in June 2022. Since then, we have assisted over 170’000 customers.

// Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) Chief Executive Officer, Tshepo Kgobe

The smart DLTCs employ 44 youth, 70% are female. Image: Gautrain Driver’s Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs)

Our streamlined processes and tech-driven solutions make licensing a breeze, something that was unheard of a few years ago. The smart DLTCs are staffed by experienced and dedicated professionals who embrace a culture of customer centricity and offer superior service quality. The smart DLTCs at Centurion and Midrand Stations are solar-powered and completely off the grid, ensuring minimal disruptions when there is a power outage.

// Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) Chief Executive Officer, Tshepo Kgobe

Tshepo Kgobe highlights that in a sector historically plagued by corruption, fraud, maladministration, long waiting times, and tedious paperwork, the smart DLTCs offer motorists a smarter, more efficient way of licensing.

We have a no-nonsense approach to corruption.

// Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) Chief Executive Officer, Tshepo Kgobe

Recognising GMA’s success in rolling out smart DLTCs, GDRT appointed GMA to establish smart licensing centres closer to communities, particularly in Townships, Informal Settlements and Hostels (TISH). The first smart licensing centre in a TISH area was launched in Atteridgeville in March 2024. Additional TISH DLTCs will be launched in townships such as Protea Glen, Mamelodi, and Mohlakeng.

Through cutting-edge technology, process optimisation, and a dedicated team of professionals, smart DLTCs consistently deliver exceptional customer service.

// Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) Chief Executive Officer, Tshepo Kgobe

To access services at the smart DLTCs, motorists must book an appointment through the National Administration Traffic Information System (NaTIS) online portal, walks-in are not allowed and cash payments are not accepted.

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