Metro Police and Traffic Learnership programme
Metro Police and Traffic Learnership Programme
Directorate: Corporate Services
Department: Human Resources
Reference Number: 26/25 Ext
Stipend: R34.91 per hour
Closing Date: 08 May 2025
Eligibility: Open to all qualified South African candidates
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
The City of Cape Town invites unemployed youth to apply for an exciting 18-month Learnership in Road Traffic Law Enforcement, commencing 01 June 2025 – 30 November 2026. This opportunity is designed to develop skilled professionals in law enforcement and traffic management.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (proof required)
- Age: 18–34 years old
- Resident of Cape Town (proof required)
- Languages: Proficient in English and one other official language
- Currently unemployed (students and EPWP staff eligible)
- Physically and medically fit for strenuous training
- No criminal record (checks will be conducted)
- Valid Code 8 driving licence (manual transmission only)
- No visible tattoos in uniform
- Must be team-oriented, resilient, and capable of working under pressure
Mandatory Training Components:
Successful candidates must complete:
- FET Certificate in Road Traffic Law Enforcement
- Law Enforcement Skills Programme (SP4/2012)
- Physical fitness assessments (elimination-based testing process):
- 2.4km run: ♂️11 mins / ♀️13 mins
- Push-ups: 30 in 60 sec
- Sit-ups: 30 in 60 sec
- 100m dead load carry: 2 x 25kg
- Tyre drag (20m)
- Shuttle runs (10 in 60 sec)
- Wall climb (1.2m)
- Motorcycle reach test
- Comfort swim (any stroke, unassisted)
Pregnant applicants will not be permitted to complete fitness assessments.
Selection Process Includes:
- Written assessment
- Interview
- Driver’s assessment
- City medical and drug evaluation
- Fingerprint and criminal record check
- Adherence to the Public Safety Training College’s Code of Conduct
Special Conditions:
- There is no guarantee of permanent employment after training
- Candidates must maintain physical and psychological fitness
- Work in uniform, shifts, various weather conditions, and throughout Cape Town
- Must be available for rotation, additional training, and random drug/alcohol testing
- No external work or business allowed without City Manager’s written consent
How to Apply:
- Apply online at: www.capetown.gov.za/careers
(Internal staff: Apply via SAP Portal) - No emailed or hand-delivered applications will be accepted
- Create an e-Services Account to apply
- Applications must include:
- Certified SA ID copy (no affidavits)
- Certified Matric Certificate
Smartphones are not supported for applications. Use any computer or SmartCape access at local libraries.
Important Notes:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via SMS or phone
- Shortlisted candidates must bring their own training gear, food, and water
- Applicants with pending criminal charges or who fail drug tests will be disqualified
- No canvassing is allowed—doing so will result in disqualification
- Successful candidates must commit to full participation and must not engage in private employment without prior consent