Tshwane Metro Police Department 2025 Entry-level Police Trainees X200 Vacancies

Call for Application:Tshwane Metro Police Department 2025 Entry-level Police Trainees X200 Vacancies.

The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) is recruiting for entry-level Police Trainees x200 Vacancies and invites applications from all races and genders.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB FORUM

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, religious belief, age, national origin, marital status, disability, HIV status, gender, social origin, culture, political opinion, conscience and sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Tshwane is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the City of Tshwane Employment Equity Plan.

The City retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates. A process of progressive elimination will also be embarked upon in instances where a considerable number of applicants meet the minimum requirements for a position.

Applicants should note that they will be required to provide proof of their qualifications or any other relevant documents (certified copies or original documents) during the selection process. Appointments will be subject to the positive verification of qualifications (from Grade 12 upwards). Any misrepresentation of qualifications or information on the application of an applicant, failure to present proof of claimed qualifications or fraudulent qualifications will disqualify a candidate for appointment. If it is an internal candidate, they may be disciplined for misconduct.

The online system closes at midnight on the closing date and no late applications can be accepted. If you do not receive correspondence from our office within 21 days of the application’s closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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The City of Tshwane seeks to fill the positions as indicated in this job forum.

The complete job forum can be accessed by visiting the City of Tshwane public website and clicking on Documents and then on Job Forums or alternatively clicking on Notice board or on Quick Links.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE BY VISITING THE CITY OF TSHWANE PUBLIC WEBSITE AND CLICKING THE E-RECRUITMENT LINK (not to be confused with e-Tshwane)
(e-Recruitment is also located under both the E-services and the Careers links)

Closing date: 5 August 2025
(Online applications close at midnight.)

General enquiries: LJ Moleli (012 358 4346)
Recruitment Centre
Upper Ground Level, Middestad Building
252 Thabo Schume Street
Pretoria CBD

If you have trouble registering your profile or applying for these positions, send an email with a detailed description of the error or problem to [email protected].
Do not submit your application to this email address – it will not be accepted.

Positions for JF 28/2025 located under Documents → Job Forums on the City of Tshwane public website.

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DEPARTMENT: TSHWANE METRO POLICE

Division: Training and Innovation
Section: Police Training (Academy)
Location: All Tshwane regions
Reference number: COSA169-2025
Position: 200 METRO POLICE TRAINEES
To be advertised: Internal & External

Job level: TRAINEE METRO POLICE OFFICER
Stipend: Monthly stipend determined by the department
Estimated remuneration package: Monthly stipend determined by the department

Job purpose:

The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) is recruiting for entry-level Police Trainees and invites applications from all races and genders, as well as from young, energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit individuals dedicated to serving the City of Tshwane by pursuing a career in policing for enlistment in the Metro Policing Training Programme.

Selection criteria:

1. Grade 12 qualification (documentary proof required)

2. Valid driving license for manual transmission vehicles (must pass departmental driving test)

3. No criminal record or pending cases (fingerprints will be taken at applicant’s cost)

4. Not listed on sexual/child offenders register or dismissed for government misconduct

5. South African citizenship and Tshwane residency (proof required)

6. Age 18-35 years

7. Medical fitness certificate for strenuous exercise

8. Must pass physical fitness evaluation

9. Must pass psychometric assessment

10. English proficiency (assessment required)

11. Not declared incompetent to possess firearm (Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000)

12. No visible tattoos when in uniform

13. Willing to sign TMPD code of conduct

Additional notes:

• The page includes a table header with various job categories (Administration, IT, Managerial, etc.) but no content below it

• All selection criteria are listed with detailed requirements

• The position is for 200 trainee officers with a monthly stipend

• Both internal and external candidates may apply

• Physical and mental fitness requirements are emphasized

Personal Attributes and Competencies:

• Good communication skills

• Energetic

• Intelligent

• Physically and mentally fit

• Dedication to serving the City through policing career

Primary Functions:

Successful candidates will serve as functional metro police officials to uphold and enforce:

1. The National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996) for:

   • Traffic policing

   • Enforcement of road traffic legislation

2. Municipal police service functions including:

   • Policing municipal by-laws and regulations

   • Crime prevention

Training Details:

• Duration of Training: 18 months

• SAP Status: New/natural attrition

• Training Type: New recruit training

Contact for Enquiries:

• Veli Nwandule: 012 358 1277

• Evelyn van der Merwe: 012 358 5659