Metropolitan Police Officer Trainee

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

TRAINING PROGRAMME OPPORTUNITY:
Metropolitan Police Officer Trainees

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• 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 number and
  expiry date.
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required.
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.

DISCLAIMER

• The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for any
  job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer.
• By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that
  the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of
  the Recruitment and Selection and related process.
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not be an
  indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.
• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss, or liability of whatsoever nature
  arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website.
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will
  automatically disqualify your application.

Vacancy Bulletin: STC 014/2025 City of Johannesburg

METROPOLITAN POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

Department: Public Safety
Branch: Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department
Designation: Metropolitan Police Officer Trainee
Remuneration: Stipend
Location: JMPD Training Academy

The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Public Safety Department
(JMPD) is embarking on a training programme and successful applicants will
undergo intense training where they will have an opportunity to become
Metropolitan Police Officers.

Minimum 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.
• be 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.

Personal attributes:
The incumbent should be reliable, honest, have the highest sense of justice and
integrity, have a positive attitude, be patient, and be able to work under pressure,
under all weather conditions and shift hours.

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.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be
considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment
equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider
designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to
previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities.
Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment
Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and
disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
by using the following link below:
NB: It is compulsory to apply in the Region where you reside.
MPO_Region A – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1J0VrJFPZQeijbLG0wppKHgew554
MPO_Region B – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1YFg0i5O4Q96acbsyy6XGGwew554
MPO_Region C – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1tYnsuQWyTtCIqF0ojthYUAew554
MPO_Region D – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1V8dMZV6XQCaOeKAcjAlMHQew554

MPO_Region E – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LOPBB6-5TT2wLaKgfCJXRQew554
MPO_Region F – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1II7VcQmgTc2WxLzpbPK-yQew554
MPO_Region G – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1_tJKBz0tShKrE8OLFZT44Qew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Nokulunga Masengemi
Tel No: 011 375 5252

All applications must be submitted online as per links above

PUBLICATION DATE: WEDNESDAY, 25 JUNE 2025
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 08 JULY 2025

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is
received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application
was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of
Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your
application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related
process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby
consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:

• Credit Record,
• CV validation,
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation

We wish you all the best with your applications