The Metro Police invite suitably qualified unemployed youth who meet the following requirements to apply for the post of Professional Metro Police Officer.
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Metro Police Application Forms 2024/2025: Duration / Programme Overview
12-month training that consists of:
| SA law | Overload control |
| Criminal law | Basic accident recording |
| Specific common law crimes | Completion of Sections 56 & 341 |
| Criminal Procedure Act | Dangerous goods |
| Law of evidence | Incident management |
| Constitutional law | Stop and approach vehicles |
| Administrative powers | Practical survival skills |
| Powers derived from certain legislation | Basic first aid |
| Use of force | Drill manoeuvres |
| Interpretation of statues; | Physical fitness |
| Animal Protection Act | Physical Education |
| NRTA 29/1989 & 93/1996 | Selected fire-arm skills |
| Systematic examination of vehicles | Dimensions and projections on vehicles |
| By-law policing |
Basic Requirement for Metro Police Officers
Before applying for a Tshwane Metro Police post, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 to 35
- Have Matric/grade 12 certificate
- Have a valid driver’s licence
- Possess good communication skills
- Be prepared to work under pressure
- Not have a tattoo
- Be physically and mentally fit
- Be a resident of Tshwane
- No criminal record
NB: APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLY WHEN POSTS HAVE BEEN ADVERTISED.
Units
After completing training there are different units that one can join, such as:
- Bicycle Unit
- By-law Unit
- Investigation Unit
- Communication Unit
- Dog Unit/K9
- Equestrian Unit
- Regional Policing Unit
- Freeway/Speed Unit
- Task team /Motorbike Unit
- Social crime Unit
- Taxi Unit
- TRT – Tactical Rapid Transport
- Diplomatic Unit
- Road Policing Unit
- Crime Prevention Unit
- Cable Theft Unit
- Employee Wellness Unit
- Ceremonial Unit
- Logistics Unit
- Drug Unit
- Fitness Unit
- Transgression Unit
How to Apply:
The process to follow after the positions are advertised is as follows:
- A complete CV — stating all the information of the candidate — must be handed to the Tshwane recruitment officers, before the closing date of the advertisem*nt.
- The Human Resources Division will handle the pre-selection of the candidates.
- A specific pre-selection process will be followed as indicated by the Department of Community Safety. All selection criteria for evaluations are determined by the HOD or his/her nominee.
- After completing the pre-selection process, candidates will undergo interviews and medical evaluations.
- After these processes, the top successful candidates will be appointed as student constables.
The Human Resource Management Section will advertise positions when available.
