Department of Transport Contact Details

The national Department of Transport’s switchboard is 012 309 3000, and its general email address is info@dot.gov.za. Its Information Centre and helpdesk is on 012 309 3380 or 012 309 3774. The department is at the Forum Building, 159 Struben Street, Pretoria. Every detail below was read from transport.gov.za on 29 September 2026.

Official contact details

What you need	Official route
Switchboard	012 309 3000
General email	info@dot.gov.za
Information Centre / helpdesk	012 309 3380 or 012 309 3774
Correspondence to the Minister	TransportMinistry@dot.gov.za
Physical address	Forum Building, 159 Struben Street, Pretoria
Postal address	Private Bag X193, Pretoria, 0001

Driving licences, vehicle licences and roads

The national department sets transport policy. Driving licence tests, licence renewals and vehicle licensing are handled at local driving licence testing centres and licensing offices, and road faults on municipal or provincial roads go to the municipality or province. Contact the office that handles your matter; our traffic department and municipality pages list many of them.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Department of Transport contact number?

The switchboard is 012 309 3000, also written 0123093000 or +27 12 309 3000.

What is the Department of Transport email address?

info@dot.gov.za for general queries. Correspondence to the Minister goes to TransportMinistry@dot.gov.za.

Where is the Department of Transport head office?

At the Forum Building, 159 Struben Street, Pretoria. The postal address is Private Bag X193, Pretoria, 0001.

Sources

Department of Transport, Contact Us: transport.gov.za, read 29 September 2026.