Metro Police and Traffic Learnerships 2025: How to Apply

Position Summary

Company: City of Cape Town
Industry: Public Safety / Government
Job Category: Metro Police and Traffic Learnerships
Location: City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Listing Reference: Not Specified
Closing Date: Not Specified

Metro Police and Traffic Learnerships

Are you strongly interested in public safety and law enforcement? Do you want to pursue a job that helps to make communities safer? The City of Cape Town Metro Police and Traffic Learnerships 2025 program provides a unique chance for young, active South Africans to enter the public safety profession. Through extensive training given by the Public Safety Training College, successful applicants will get significant hands-on experience while earning a stipend and acquiring the skills needed to become accountable and competent Metro Police or Traffic Officers.

This learnership programme is offered to unemployed youth residing in the City of Cape Town’s jurisdiction and provides practical and theoretical training over a period of 18 months. While employment is not assured, trainees will graduate with a nationally recognized qualification and fundamental experience that can lead to opportunities in a variety of law enforcement and security fields.

Job Description

The City of Cape Town Metro Police and Traffic Learnerships Programme is meant to provide learners with the necessary skills for law enforcement. Trainees will get physical training, theory studies, and field operations under the supervision of experienced mentors from the Public Safety Training College.

Training Duration:

Start Date: 1 June 2025
End Date: 30 November 2026
Stipend: R34.91 per hour

Training Content Includes:

Law enforcement procedures
Traffic management and control
Community engagement
Crime prevention techniques
Emergency response handling
Road safety education
Legal framework and municipal by-laws

Requirements

To be considered for the learnerships, applicants must satisfy the minimum standards listed below:

Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
Permanently residing within the City of Cape Town jurisdiction (proof of residence is required)
Proficient in English and at least one other official language.
Unemployed at the time of application (students and EPWP workers may apply)
Aged between 18 and 35 years
Medically and physically fit for strenuous activities
Clean criminal record (background check required)
Valid Code B (manual) driver’s license
No visible tattoos when in uniform
Must meet physical and health screening standards
Pregnant candidates are not allowed to participate in the physical evaluation.

Compulsory Fitness Assessments (Elimination-Based)

Applicants must complete and pass the following to be considered for selection:

2.4-kilometer run (male: under 11 minutes, female: under 13 minutes)
30 Push-ups (within 60 seconds)
30 Sit-ups (within 60 seconds)
100m Dead load carry (carrying 2 x 25kg weights)
20m Tyre drag
20m Shuttle runs (10 in 60 seconds)
2.1m Wall climb
Motorcycle reach test
Unassisted comfort swim

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Role Responsibility

During the learnership phase, qualified applicants will have to:

Participate in all physical and academic training
Follow all instructions and safety procedures
Uphold the City’s Code of Conduct
Wear a designated uniform and protective gear
Operate in all weather conditions and environments
Attend training and work assignments in different areas of Cape Town.
Display professional behaviour at all times
Refrain from engaging in private jobs or companies without proper approval.

Skills & Attributes

Ideal candidates for the programme should demonstrate:

High level of discipline and integrity
Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
Willingness to serve the community
Teamwork and cooperation
Quick decision-making and problem-solving ability
Physical stamina and mental resilience
Good communication and interpersonal skills

Selection Process Includes:

Written competency assessment
Structured interview
Physical and psychological evaluation
Drug screening and City medical evaluation
Driver competency testing
Fingerprint scanning and background checks

Special Conditions

No assurance of permanent employment upon completion of the programme
Trainees must successfully complete all prescribed unit standards
Uniforms must be worn at any time throughout training and duty.
Previous dismissal for wrongdoing in any local government entity disqualifies candidates.
Private or external engagements are absolutely banned throughout the training session unless written consent is granted.

How to Apply

External Applicants:

Applications must be submitted online using the official City of Cape Town Careers Portal.

Applicants must upload all required supporting documents, including:

Certified copy of South African ID
Matric Certificate
Proof of residence within the City of Cape Town jurisdiction
Valid driver’s license

Note that incomplete applications or missing paperwork may result in disqualification.

The City of Cape Town Metro Police and Traffic Learnerships 2025 is more than simply a training program; it is a springboard to a successful career in law enforcement and public safety. This curriculum is great for driven individuals with a passion for justice, safety, and civic duty, as it provides expert advice from seasoned experts as well as opportunities to serve and protect local communities.

Interested and qualified individuals are invited to take advantage of this opportunity by submitting their applications early. This is your opportunity to make a significant difference—apply today and help define the future of Cape Town’s public safety landscape.

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