Metro Police and Traffic Learnership | Apply With Grade 12

The City of Cape Town is offering an exciting Metro Police and Traffic Learnership opportunity for young South Africans. This 12-18 month program provides training in law enforcement, traffic management, and public safety, with a stipend of R36.66 per hour. The application deadline is 6 November 2025.

Directorate: Corporate Services
Department: Human Resources
Salary: R36.66 per hour
Reference Number: SS 69/25 Ext
Eligibility: All Qualified Candidates

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 titness 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 and Training 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.

Apply Online for the Metro Police and Traffic Learnership | Apply With Grade 12

Closing date: 6 November 2025