Metro Police and Traffic Learnership 2025

The City of Cape Town invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Metro Police and Traffic Learnership Programme (SS 26/25 Ext.). This exciting opportunity is open to unemployed youth aged 18–34, and it comes with an hourly allowance of R34.91. The learnership will run from 1 June 2025 until 30 November 2026. The closing date for applications is 15 May 2025.

This is your chance to kick-start a career in law enforcement and public safety. If you’re passionate about serving your community, physically fit, and ready to take on a challenge, this learnership could be your stepping stone into a permanent role in traffic and metro policing.

What is This Learnership All About?

The Metro Police and Traffic Learnership is designed to give unemployed young people in Cape Town real training and experience in law enforcement. It’s run by the City’s Public Safety Training College and lasts for 18 months. If you’re accepted, you will be trained in road traffic law enforcement, and you’ll also complete a certified skills program.

This is not just a classroom course — it’s a hands-on program where you’ll go through real-life training, including fitness drills, teamwork, and dealing with stressful situations. Learners are paid R34.91 per hour while they’re training.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify, you must meet the following:

• Be between the ages of 18 and 34 years old
• Be currently unemployed (students and EPWP workers can also apply)
• Have a Grade 12 (matric) certificate
• Be a permanent resident of Cape Town (you must show proof)
• Be fluent in English and one other official language
• Have no criminal record (your background will be checked)
• Be medically and physically fit — this job includes intense training
• Have a valid driver’s license (manual Code B)
• Be able to work under pressure and in teams
• No visible tattoos when wearing uniform

Physical Fitness Requirements

All shortlisted candidates will need to pass tough physical tests. These include:

• A 2.4 km run (under 11 minutes for males, 13 minutes for females)
• Push-ups: 30 in 60 seconds
• Sit-ups: 30 in 60 seconds
• Deadweight carry: 2 x 25kg weights over 100m
• Tyre drag over 20m
• 10 shuttle runs in 60 seconds
• 2.1m wall jump
• Comfort swim (any stroke)
• Motorcycle reach test

Pregnant applicants will not be allowed to take part in the physical assessments.

Other Tests You Must Pass

Besides fitness, you’ll also need to:

• Pass a written test and interview
• Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check
• Pass a driver assessment
• Undergo a drug test and City medical evaluation
• Follow the rules of the Public Safety Training College

Important Rules to Know

• Being accepted into the learnership does not mean you’re guaranteed a job after training.
• You’ll need to wear a uniform, work shifts, and sometimes work outdoors in bad weather.
• You may be placed anywhere in the City of Cape Town.
• You must be willing to undergo regular fitness and psychological assessments.
• No one working in this learnership can run a private business without written permission from the City.
• If you previously worked in government and were dismissed due to misconduct, you may not apply.
• If you have a health issue that stops you from completing the training, you will be removed from the program.

How to Apply

You must apply online. Here’s how:

1. Go to: www.capetown.gov.za/careers
2. Create an e-Services account on the City of Cape Town website.
3. Apply through the online portal. (Smartphones can’t be used – use a computer or library SmartCape computer).
4. Internal City staff should apply through the SAP portal.

Make sure your online application includes:

• Certified copy of your South African ID (no affidavits allowed)
• Recently certified copy of your matric certificate

Important Notes

• No hard copy or email applications will be accepted.
• If you don’t hear anything within 3 months after the closing date, your application was not successful.
• You’ll be contacted via SMS or phone if shortlisted.
• Shortlisted applicants must bring their own food and gear to the testing venue.

Final Word

This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to join the ranks of the City of Cape Town’s Metro Police or Traffic team. If you’re disciplined, determined, and ready for serious training — apply today! Opportunities like this don’t come around often, and the training you’ll receive can open many doors in the future.