Location: Cape Town
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 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: 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
Closing Date: 06 Nov 2025
External candidates: APPLY ON LINE VIA
www.capetown.gov.za/careers
Internal staff: APPLY ON LINE VIA SAP PORTAL
Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of
appointment is received within three months of the closing date,
they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
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
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.