The City of Cape Town invites South African youth to apply for the Metro Police and Traffic Learnership 2026.
Application Closing Date: 06 November 2025
Learnership Location: City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
The City of Cape Town is offering an exciting Metro Police and Traffic Learnership opportunity under its Corporate Services Directorate (Human Resources Department). This programme aims to train and develop competent law enforcement officers who will support the City’s safety and security objectives.
Successful learners will receive a stipend of R36.66 per hour during training and will undergo rigorous academic and physical training in line with the Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Traffic Law Enforcement and the Law Enforcement Skills Programme (SP4/2012).
About the Learnership
Programme Name: Metro Police and Traffic Learnership
Reference Number: SS 69/25 Ext
Salary: R36.66 per hour
Department: Human Resources
Directorate: Corporate Services
Eligibility: All Qualified Candidates
Closing Date: 06 November 2025
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Grade 12 qualification (documentary proof required)
- Must be a permanent resident within the jurisdiction of the City of Cape Town (proof required)
- Proficiency in English and at least one other official language
- Must be 18 years or older and under 35 years old
- Must be medically and physically fit to undergo strenuous physical training
- Must be mentally resilient and able to cope under pressure
- No criminal record or pending criminal cases
- Must have a valid driver’s licence (minimum Code B – manual transmission)
- Must have no visible tattoos when wearing any official uniform
- Must be unemployed as of the date of enrolment (7 January 2026)
Physical Fitness Assessments
All shortlisted candidates will undergo compulsory physical fitness tests. These are elimination-based, meaning that failure to meet the standard in one test disqualifies the applicant from continuing to the next stage.
Fitness Tests Include:
- 2.4 km run (Males: 12 min; Females: 14 min)
- Push-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
- Sit-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
- Dead load carry (2 x 25 kg weights over 100 m)
- Tyre drag (20 m distance)
- 20 m shuttle runs (10 shuttles in 60 seconds)
- 2.1 m wall clearance
- Motorcycle reach test
- Comfort swim (any stroke, unassisted)
Note: Pregnant applicants will not be allowed to undergo the physical assessments.
Selection Process
Candidates will be required to:
- Pass a written assessment and interview
- Pass a City medical evaluation
- Undergo a drug test and be drug-free
- Pass a City driver assessment
- Undergo psychological and continuous fitness evaluations
- Provide fingerprints and ID for criminal record checks
Only candidates who pass all stages will be considered for appointment.
Special Conditions
- Successful candidates will sign a training contract with the City and will not automatically be offered permanent employment after completion.
- Learners will be expected to wear a uniform, work shifts, and perform duties in all weather conditions.
- Candidates must maintain continuous physical and mental fitness.
- Applicants dismissed from any municipality for misconduct will not be considered.
- Candidates with chronic illnesses or undisclosed medical conditions that affect performance may be excluded from the programme.
- Successful learners will be contractually bound to refund the City if they withdraw, fail, or are dismissed from the programme.
How to Apply
External Candidates:
Apply online at: www.capetown.gov.za/careers
Internal Staff:
Apply online via the SAP Portal.
Important Notes:
- No hard copy or emailed applications will be accepted.
- Applicants must first create an e-Services Account on the City of Cape Town website before applying.
- Smartphones cannot be used for the online application process.
- Applicants may use Smart Cape computers available at City of Cape Town Libraries.
Online applications must include:
- Certified copy of South African ID (no affidavits accepted)
- Certified copy of Matric certificate (no statement of results accepted)
Shortlisted candidates will be notified via SMS or telephone about test dates and venues.
Important Information
- Only candidates with no criminal record and no pending cases will be considered.
- There is no guarantee of employment upon completion of the programme.
- Canvassing (trying to influence the selection process) will lead to disqualification.
- Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Apply Online:
Apply for the City of Cape Town Metro Police and Traffic Learnership 2026
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