Closing Date: 11.10.2023
Ref no: SS 72/23
The City is embarking on a drive to train 1000 recruits on a 18 month fulltime Learnership
Program in Road Traffic Law Enforcement and Metro Police. This forms part of the City of
Cape Town’s commitment in addressing the high levels of unemployment in our youth, as
well as providing the necessary opportunities for skills enhancement.
This skills development initiative is to provide training in Traffic Services and Metro Police.
Once completed, the acquired skills will significantly enhance opportunities for
employment in the Traffic, Law Enforcement and Metro Police Enforcement environment.
The City invites suitably qualified and unemployed youth aged 18 – 35, who meet the
relevant minimum requirements, to apply (on-line via eRecruitment – on the City of
Cape Town Website. www.capetown.gov.za/careers for a learnership in Road Traffic Law
Enforcement and Metro Police.
The training will be provided by the Metro Police Academy and the duration will be over
a period of 18 months from 1 December 2023 until 31 May 2025.
Trainees must successfully complete the Further Education and Training Certificate: Road
Traffic Law Enforcement as well as Law Enforcement Skills Program SP4/2012.
It must be emphasised there is no automatic guarantee of employment following the
successful completion of the course.
Learners will receive an allowance of R68 461 per annum
Requirements:
Grade 12 qualification
Must be deemed medically and physically fit (as per below requirements)
Valid Code B Driving Licence
Must be able to work in a team and cope with stressful situations
No Criminal Record
Applicants must permanently reside within the jurisdiction of Cape Town
Note: All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and pass the following compulsory fitness test
2.4 km run (Males 12:30 minutes and Females 16:00 minutes)
Push-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
Sit-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
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 or 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 and continuous random drug
tests thereafter
Be required to undergo continuous psychological assessment
Be required to maintain levels of fitness and undergo ongoing fitness assessments
Candidates will be subject to the code of Conduct of the Metropolitan Police Training Academy,
as well as the pass requirements stipulated by the Academy and in line with relevant unit standards
Be contractually bound to refund the City following: unilateral withdrawal; failure to complete the
course for disciplinary reasons or other.
Special conditions attached to the post:
The City is not obligated to offer a permanent position after completion of the training; candidates
will be required to undergo extensive physical training, whilst at the Academy and training in
accordance with the Firearm and Ammunitions Act.
Successful candidates will be required to wear a uniform, work shifts and in all weather conditions.
Please note the following important information:
By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting that the
personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the
Recruitment and Selection process.
Applicants must apply on-line via eRecruitment.
Please note that no hard copy or emailed applications will be accepted.
In order to apply on-line, applicants must first create an e-Services Account on the City of
Cape Town Website. www.capetown.gov.za
On-line applications must include the submission:
o A certified copy of your South African
Identity Document (no affidavits will
be accepted)
o A recently certified copy of matric certificate
Applicants may use any computer with internet access to apply. Smart phones are not compatible
with this on-line application process and cannot be used to apply.
Applicants may use a Smart Cape computer at a City of Cape Town Library if they are a library
member. (To become a library member, you will need to apply for membership at a library with
your ID and proof of residence.)
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via SMS or telephonically when to report to the identified
venue to complete the compulsory tests.
Shortlisted candidates are advised to bring their own gear, food and refreshments to the testing
venue.
Only applicants with no criminal record and no pending criminal cases, awaiting trial and/or
pending sentencing cases will be considered for employment.
Only applicants, who have undergone a compulsory drug test and are found to be drug
free, will be considered for employment.
Closing Date: 11.10.2023
Please note that no late applications will be considered.
There should be no expectation of receiving a job offer by applying for, and subsequently being tested and
found competent.
Canvassing by job applicants or, any other person on behalf of job applicants, for posts within the Council’s
Service is prohibited and evidence thereof will disqualify the applicant’s application for consideration for
appointment.
If appointed, candidates are required to make themselves available to work as they are rostered, and are
not permitted to have other employment or run a private business whilst in the employ of the City without
the City Manager’s written permission.
Random testing for possession and or consumption of drugs / alcohol / illegal substances may be carried
out during the course of employment.
for CITY MANAGE
PLEASE NOTE: PEOPLE THAT PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR
SS 49/23 NEED NOT TO RE-APPLY AS THIS IS THE
CONTINUATION OF THE SAME PROCESS