JMPD Trainee Programme
The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Public Safety Department (JMPD) is embarking on a training programme and successful applicants will undergo intense training where they will have an opportunity to become Metropolitan Police Officers.
REQUIREMENTS
The Applicant must:
- Be a South African citizen.
be in possession of a valid Senior Certificate (Grade 12 /equivalent NQF Level 4). - Be domicile within the jurisdiction of the Johannesburg Metropolitan area (Applicants must provide original proof of residence).
- Have no criminal conviction/record.
- Be prepared to allow biometric data and other information to be taken for purposes of checking for a criminal record.
- Have a Driver’s License (No Learner’s license), minimum Code B.
- Between the ages of 18 – 35 years.
- Be physically and mentally fit. (A Comprehensive Medical Certificate must be submitted together with the application).
- Be able to subject themselves to and successfully complete a pre-training fitness assessment.
- Have no civil judgments) relating to fraud and/or corruption against his/her name.
- Be prepared to undergo vetting processes.
- Be proficient in English.
- Have no objection and be prepared to carry a firearm, and must wear a uniform.
Personal attributes:
The incumbent should be reliable, honest, have the highest sense of justice and integrity, have a positive attitude, be patient, and be able to work under pressure, under all weather conditions and shift hours.
Terms of Training:
Metro Police Trainees will be expected to undergo 18 months of training, and upon successful completion, will be considered for appointment as Metro Police Officers.
For the duration of the training, trainees will be subjected to the terms of training contracts, Academy rules, and RTMC training policy. Trainees will receive a stipend as per the City’s Policy.
Upon completion of training:
As a Qualified Metropolitan Police Officer, the incumbent must take the oath of office as determined by the Municipality and will be deployed to any area within the City of Johannesburg.
Training venue:
JMPD Training Academy
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
MPO_Region A – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1J0VrJFPZQeijbLGOwppKHgew554
MPO_Region B – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1YFg0i504Q96acbsyy6XGGwew554
MPO_Region C – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1tYnsuQWyTtC|qFOojthYUAew554
MPO_Region D – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1V8dMZV6XQCaOeKAcjAIMHQew554
MPO_Region E – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LOPBB6-5TT2wLaKgfCJXRQew554
MPO_Region F – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1ll7VcQmgTc2WxLzpbPK-yQew554
MPO_Region G – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1_tJKBz0tShKrE8OLFZT44Qew554
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Nokulunga Masengemi
Tel No: 011 375 5252
Email address: NokulungaMa@joburg.org.za (Enquiries only)
All applications must be submitted online as per links above
Download JMPD Trainee Programme PDF
Closing Date: Tuesday, 08 July 2025