City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (All Regions)
Closing Date: 5 August 2025 (Apply online before midnight)
Reference: COSA169-2025
Ready to Serve and Protect? TMPD Is Hiring 200 New Recruits!
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) is calling on young, committed, and fit South Africans to apply for its Metro Police Trainee Programme 2025.
This is your chance to kick-start a respected policing career, gain hands-on training, and serve your community with pride.
About the Programme
- Duration: 18 months of structured training
- Position Type: Entry-level trainee
- Number of Posts: 200
- Stipend: Monthly (as determined by the department)
- Department: TMPD – Training and Innovation, Police Training Academy
Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training in traffic policing, crime prevention, and by-law enforcement.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered, you must:
Have a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
Possess a valid manual driver’s licence and pass a driving test
Be a South African citizen and Tshwane resident (proof required)
Be 18–35 years old
Be medically fit (submit medical certificate)
Pass fitness, psychometric, and English proficiency tests
Have no criminal record or pending cases
Not be on the sexual or child offender register
Not have visible tattoos while in uniform
Not previously dismissed from government employment
Not declared incompetent to own a firearm
Be willing to sign a TMPD Code of Conduct
What You’ll Do After Training
Once qualified, Metro Police Officers will:
- Enforce the National Road Traffic Act
- Enforce municipal by-laws and regulations
- Support crime prevention operations
Key Personal Traits
- Great communication skills
- Physically and mentally strong
- Integrity-driven and service-minded
- Able to work under pressure and in uniform
How to Apply (Online Only)
Click here to apply for the 2025 Metro Police Trainee Programme
- Go to www.tshwane.gov.za
- Click: Documents → Job Forums → JF 28/2025
- Or navigate to: Careers or E-services → e-Recruitment
- Register/log in and complete your application
🚫 No email or manual applications accepted.
Applications close at midnight on 5 August 2025.
Contact for Help
- Veli Nwandule: 012 358 1277
- Evelyn van der Merwe: 012 358 5659
- Technical help: [email protected]
Take the First Step Toward a Career in Law Enforcement
If you’re passionate about public service and meet the requirements, apply now and be part of building a safer Tshwane.