City of Cape Town – Metro Police and Traffic Learnership

City of Cape Town – Metro Police and Traffic Learnership

 

Reference Number: SS 26/25 Ext
Stipend: R34.91 per hour
Department: Human Resources
Directorate: Corporate Services
Duration: 18 months (01 June 2025 – 30 November 2026)

 

Eligibility:

• All qualified candidates
• South African citizens who are permanent residents within the jurisdiction of Cape Town (proof required)
• Aged between 18 and 34 years old
• Currently unemployed (Students & EPWP staff eligible to apply)

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric certificate – recently certified copy required)
• Proficient in English and at least one other official language
• Medically and physically fit for strenuous training
• Valid manual driving licence (minimum Code B)
• No criminal record
• No visible tattoos in uniform
• Ability to work in teams and under pressure

 

Mandatory Training & Assessments:

Trainees must complete:

• Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Traffic Law Enforcement
• Law Enforcement Skills Program (SP4/2012)

Candidates will undergo:

• Written assessment and interview
• Physical assessments (elimination-based testing)
• Driver assessment
• Drug test at a City testing venue
• Criminal background check (ID & fingerprints)
• City medical evaluation
• Psychological assessments (ongoing)
• Mandatory additional training as required by the City

 

Compulsory Fitness Tests:

1. 2.4 km run

   • Males: ≤ 11 minutes

   • Females: ≤ 13 minutes

2. 1-minute push-ups: ≥ 30

3. 1-minute sit-ups: ≥ 30

4. Dead load carry: 100m with 2 × 25kg weights

5. Tyre drag: 20m

6. Shuttle runs: 20m × 10 in 60 seconds

7. Wall climb: 2.1m

8. Motorcycle reach test

9. Comfort swim: unassisted, any stroke

Note: Pregnant applicants are not allowed to undergo physical assessments.

 

Special Conditions:

• No guarantee of permanent employment after the learnership
• Must wear a uniform and work shifts in all weather conditions
• Must be able to work anywhere within or outside the City boundaries
• Must remain physically and mentally fit throughout
• May not conduct private work without written permission
• Cannot be involved in any business dealings with the State or municipality

 

Important Application Requirements

• Create an e-Services account on the City of Cape Town website

• Applications must include:

  • Certified copy of South African ID (no affidavits)

  • Recently certified Matric certificate

• Only online applications are accepted (no emails or hand-delivered applications)

• No late applications will be considered

• Smart phones cannot be used to apply — use a computer or Smart Cape Library terminal

 

How to Apply:

• External Candidates: Apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers

• Internal Staff: Apply via the SAP Portal

 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 

Important Notes

• Applicants not contacted within 3 months of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful

• Shortlisted candidates will be informed via SMS or phone for fitness testing

• Shortlisted candidates must bring their own gear, food, and refreshments

• No job offer is guaranteed by applying or passing assessments

• Canvassing will lead to disqualification

• Employment is contingent upon drug testing and ongoing compliance with City rules

Closing Date: 08 May 2025