Metro Police and Traffic Learnership
ELIGIBILITY
All Qualified Candidates
CLOSING DATE: 06.11.2025
REFERENCE NUMBER: SS 69/25 Ext
SALARY: R36.66 per hour
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
DIRECTORATE CORPORATE SERVICES: Metro Police and Traffic Learnership
Requirements
• Grade 12 qualification (of which documentary proof must be furnished)
• Be a permanent resident within the jurisdiction of Cape Town (of which documentary proof must be furnished)
• Be proficient in English, and at least one other official language
• Be at least 18 years old and under 35 years old
• Must be medically and physically fit to undergo strenuous physical training. Applicants should be fully aware of their health status and capabilities when arriving for the fitness assessments, as excellent physical fitness and mental resilience is a requirement for the post.
• Must be able to work in a team and cope with stressful situations
• Applicants must have no criminal record, no pending criminal cases or charges, and no involvement in any conduct that may compromise their integrity, suitability, or ability to perform the duties of the position. Any criminal conviction, pending matter, or other circumstances that could negatively affect the reputation of the City of Cape Town or the applicant’s capacity to discharge their responsibilities effectively will render the applicant ineligible for appointment
• Must have a valid driving license minimum code B (manual transmission)
• Trainees must successfully complete the Further Education andTraining Certificate: Road Traffic Law Enforcement as well as Law Enforcement Skills Program SP4/2012
• No tattoos which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the service.
• Be unemployed at the date of enrolment at the college, i.e 7 January 2026
NOTE: All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and pass the following compulsory fitness tests. The fitness testing component is an elimination process at each test, so applicants will be eliminated from participating in the remaining tests should they fail to meet the requirements of the preceding fitness test.
• 2.4 km run (Males 12 minutes and Females 14 minutes)
• 1 minute Push-ups test (both males and females: 30 in 60 seconds)
• 1 minute Sit-up test (both males and females: 30 in 60 seconds)
• Dead load carry over 100m (both males and females: 2 x 25kg weight; one in each hand)
• Tyre Drag over 20m distance (both males and females)
• 20m Shuttle Runs (both males and females: 10 shuttle runs in 60 seconds)
• 2,1 meter wall clearing (both males and females)
• Motorcycle Reach Test (both males and females)
• Comfort Swim (both males and females: any stroke; unassisted)
Due to the physical requirements, pregnant persons will not be allowed to undergo the physical assessments.
NOTE: Candidates will
• be required to pass a written assessment and an interview
• be required to pass a physical assessment
• be required to submit their fingerprints and identity numbers for checking criminal records. No other criminal clearances will be acceptable
• be required to undergo a City medical evaluation
• be required to undergo a compulsory drug test at a City testing venue.
• Be required to undergo continues psychological assessment
• be required to pass a city driver assessment
• candidates will be subject to the code of Conduct of the Public Safety Training College, as well as the pass requirements
stipulated by the College and in line with relevant unit standards