City of Tshwane: Metro Police Trainees x200

Apply for City of Tshwane Metro Police Trainees x200

Job Position: Metro Police Trainees x200

Location: City of Tshwane Regions

Closing Date: 05 August 2025

Reference No: COSA169-2025 (E)

Job Purpose

The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) is recruiting for
entry-level Police Trainees and invites applications from all
races and genders, as well as from young, energetic, intelligent,
physically and mentally fit individuals dedicated to serving the
City of Tshwane by pursuing a career in policing for enlistment
in the Metro Policing Training Programme.

Requirements

  • Grade 12 qualification of which documentary proof must be
    submitted
  • Must possess a valid driving licence for a manual transmission
    type vehicle and be subjected to and pass a departmental
    practical driving test
  • Must have no criminal record or pending criminal cases
    (awaiting trial) and such a person shall allow their fingerprints
    to be taken by the TMPD at own cost
  • Applicant who appears on the register for sexual and child
    offenders as well as those who were dismissed as a result of
    misconduct in the government will not be considered
  • Must be a South African citizen and resident of the City of
    Tshwane metropolitan area (attach proof of residence and
    affidavit to confirm address if the surname differs from the
    registered owner)
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years
  • Must be medically fit as per occupational health procedures
    and must submit a medical certificate as proof that they may do
    strenuous exercise
  • Must complete a physical fitness evaluation and assessment
  • Must be willing to be subjected to and pass a psychometric
  • (Must be proficient in English and pass an assessment
  • Must have not been declared incompetent to possess a firearm
    in terms of Sections 102, 103 or 104 of the Firearms Control Act,
    2000 (Act 60 of 2000)
  • Must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when
    wearing any uniform of the service
  • Must be prepared to sign a code of conduct of the Tshwane
    Metro Police Department

Skills And Competencies

  • Good communication skills
  • Energetic
  • Intelligence
  • Physically
    and mentally fit
  • Dedication to serving the City by pursuing a
    career in policing

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Successful candidates will serve as functional metro police
    officials to uphold and enforce the National Road Traffic Act,
    1996 (Act 93 of 1996). As such, they will be deployed to carry
    out one or more of the following municipal police service
    functions
  • (a)Traffic policing, subject to any legislation relating to road
    traffic
  • (b)Policing municipal by-laws and regulations, which are the
    responsibility of the municipality in question
  • (c)Preventing crime

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