Metropolitan Police Officer Trainees

Location: Various

▪︎ Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified
Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process.

You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the vacancy.
• Applicants with membership in professional

bodies need to provide a membership

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.

• He 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 judgment(s) 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

Terms of Training:
Metropolitan Police Officer Trainees will be expected to undergo 18 months of training,
and upon successful completion, will be considered for appointment as Metropolitan
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.

Closing Date: 08 July 2025