Join the Tshwane Metro Police Training Academy
Are you passionate about safety, service, and your community? The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) is now recruiting 200 Metro Police Trainees for the 2025 intake. If you are young, disciplined, and driven to make a difference, this opportunity could be your entry point into a meaningful career.
Position Overview
Job Title: Metro Police Trainee
Division: Training and Innovation
Section: Police Training (Academy)
Reference Number: COSA169-2025
Location: All Tshwane Regions
Job Level: Entry-level (Trainee)
Estimated Remuneration: Monthly stipend determined by the department
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is open to South African citizens, especially residents of the City of Tshwane. The TMPD encourages applications from all races, genders, and people with disabilities, including:
- African males and females
- Coloured males and females
- Indian males and females
- White males and females
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet strict criteria to be considered:
- Education: Grade 12 certificate (compulsory proof required)
- Age: Between 18 and 35 years
- Driver’s Licence: Valid manual transmission licence (must pass a driving test)
- Criminal Record: No convictions or pending cases (fingerprints will be verified at the applicant’s cost)
- Offender Register: Cannot be listed on the sexual or child offenders’ register
- Residency: Must reside in the Tshwane area (proof of residence required; affidavit needed if surname differs from registered owner)
- Medical Fitness: Must provide a medical certificate confirming physical capability
- Fitness Evaluation: Must complete a physical assessment
- Psychometric Test: Must pass a departmental psychometric evaluation
- English Proficiency: Must be fluent and pass a language assessment
- Firearm Competency: Must not be declared incompetent under the Firearms Control Act
- Tattoos: No visible tattoos when wearing a police uniform
Training Duration and Structure
Training Duration: 18 months
Program Includes:
- Classroom instruction
- Physical training
- Practical policing exposure
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Upon successful training completion, candidates will serve as fully operational Metro Police Officers. Responsibilities include:
- Traffic Law Enforcement: Uphold the National Road Traffic Act (Act 93 of 1996)
- By-law Policing: Enforce municipal regulations
- Crime Prevention: Protect lives and property through visible policing
Personal Qualities Needed
Candidates must demonstrate:
- Strong communication abilities
- Physical and mental fitness
- Dedication to community service
- High intelligence and strong ethics
- Willingness to adhere to the TMPD’s code of conduct
Application and Contact Details
For enquiries, contact:
- Veli Nwandule: 012 358 1277
- Evelyn van der Merwe: 012 358 5659
Why Choose a Career with TMPD?
This is more than just a job. It’s a life of service, integrity, and personal growth. Metro Police Officers play a critical role in building a safer city.
Final Notes
- SAP Number: To be determined
- Recruitment Type: New
- Vacancy Type: Internal and External
Apply now and step into a profession that demands courage, discipline, and dedication—but rewards you with pride, purpose, and the chance to change lives.
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