Metro Police Trainee Programme

Job Description

The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) is recruiting entry-level Police Trainees. The programme seeks young, energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit individuals committed to public service and interested in a policing career. Successful candidates will be enlisted into the Metro Policing Training Programme.

Requirements

• Grade 12 qualification (documentary proof required)
• Valid manual transmission driver’s licence and must pass departmental driving test
• No criminal record or pending cases; must undergo fingerprinting at own cost
• Not listed in the sexual or child offender register; no history of dismissal due to misconduct in government
• South African citizen residing in the City of Tshwane (proof of residence and affidavit if surname differs from registered owner required)
• Age between 18 and 35 years
• Medically fit and able to provide a certificate allowing strenuous physical activity
• Completion of physical fitness evaluation and assessment
• Willingness to undergo and pass a psychometric assessment
• Proficient in English and must pass a language assessment
• Not declared incompetent to possess a firearm under Sections 102, 103 or 104 of the Firearms Control Act, 2000
• No visible tattoos when wearing any TMPD uniform
• Willingness to sign and uphold the TMPD code of conduct

Responsibilities

• Enforce the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996)
• Conduct traffic policing duties as permitted by law
• Police municipal by-laws and regulations
• Engage in crime prevention activities