Job Opportunity: Metropolitan Police Officer Trainee

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

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department is excited to announce that applications are now open for the position of Metropolitan Police Officer Trainee. Join our team and contribute to the safety and security of our community at the JMPD Training Academy.

Apply now to start your journey with JMPD!

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.

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
• Apply here