Metro Police and Traffic Learnership 2025 | Apply with Matric. The City of Cape Town invites suitably qualified, unemployed youth aged 18 – 34 who meet the relevant minimum requirements to apply for a learnership in Road Traffic Law Enforcement. The training will be provided by the Public Safety Training College
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
- Currently unemployed (STUDENTS & EPWP STAFF ELIGIBLE TO APPLY)
- 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 are a requirement for the post.
- Must be able to work in a team and cope with stressful situations
- No Criminal Record
- Must have a valid driving license, minimum code B (manual transmission)
- Trainees must complete the Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Traffic Law Enforcement, as well as the Law Enforcement Skills Program SP4/2012
- No tattoos that will be visible when wearing any uniform of the service
NOTE: All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and
pass the following compulsory fitness tests.
Comfort Swim (both males and females: any stroke; unassisted)
2.4 km run (Males 11 minutes and Females 13 minutes)
1-minute push-up test (both males and females: 30 in 60 seconds)
1 minute Sit-up test (both males and females: 30 in 60 seconds)
Dead load carries over 100m (both males and females: 2 x 25kg weight; one in each hand)
Tyre Drag over 20m distance (both males and females)
20m Shuttle Runs (both males and females: 10 shuttle runs in 60 seconds)
2,1 meter wall clearing (both males and females)
Motorcycle Reach Test (both males and females)