The City of Tshwane is calling on dedicated and disciplined South African youth to apply for its Metro Police Officer Traineeship Programme for 2025. A total of 200 positions are currently available for qualifying applicants with a Grade 12 certificate who are eager to build a meaningful career in law enforcement.
🏙️ About the City of Tshwane
Located in Gauteng province, the City of Tshwane is South Africa’s administrative capital and a thriving urban centre. Renowned for its diplomatic footprint, the city houses numerous government departments and international embassies. Yet, it also remains deeply rooted in heritage—with monuments, museums, and colonial-era architecture telling the story of its past.
Tshwane is a city where tradition meets transformation. With major infrastructure upgrades, digitisation, and smart city initiatives in motion, it’s steadily evolving into a future-ready metro. Through initiatives like this traineeship programme, the City continues to empower its communities and invest in public safety and youth development.
🚨 About the Metro Police Officer Traineeship 2025
The City of Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) is recruiting entry-level trainees who will undergo comprehensive police training aimed at shaping them into skilled and professional officers. This programme is open to individuals of all genders and races who are passionate about serving their community through discipline, leadership, and commitment.
Upon completing the training, candidates will be appointed as functional metro police officers, tasked with enforcing the National Road Traffic Act (Act 93 of 1996). Officers may also be assigned to roles in traffic policing, municipal by-law enforcement, and crime prevention, depending on the city’s operational requirements.
This opportunity is ideal for physically fit, mentally strong, and community-driven individuals who want to play a vital role in creating safer neighbourhoods within the Tshwane metropolitan area.
✅ Traineeship Requirements and Eligibility Criteria
Interested applicants must meet all the following requirements to be considered for the 2025 intake:
1. Minimum Qualifications
- Hold a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- Possess a valid manual transmission driver’s licence
- Be free of any criminal record; consent to fingerprinting at your own expense
- Your name must not appear in the sexual or child offenders register
- You must not have been dismissed from government employment for misconduct
- Provide proof of South African citizenship and Tshwane residency (affidavit required if surname differs from the property owner’s on the proof of residence)
- Be aged between 18 and 35 years
- Undergo and pass a medical examination confirming fitness for strenuous physical tasks
- Successfully complete a physical fitness test
- Be willing to undergo and pass a psychometric assessment
- Demonstrate proficiency in English and pass a language skills test
- You must not have been declared unfit to possess a firearm under Sections 102, 103, or 104 of the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000)
- Have no visible tattoos when wearing the official TMPD uniform
- Commit to the Metro Police code of conduct
2. Personal Attributes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High levels of energy and stamina
- The ability to think clearly and make sound decisions under pressure
- Mental and physical resilience
- A genuine passion for public service and long-term commitment to law enforcement
📝 How to Apply for the TMPD Traineeship 2025
Applications must be submitted online only via the City of Tshwane’s official recruitment platform.
🔗 Apply here: City of Tshwane Metro Police Officer Traineeship 2025
Application Tips:
- For best performance, use Google Chrome when accessing the application portal
- Ensure all information is accurate and complete
- Double-check your submission—false or misleading information will lead to automatic disqualification
- Only applications submitted through the official online portal will be considered
- Faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications will not be accepted
- By applying, you consent to the use of your personal data for screening and selection purposes
📅 Application Deadline
The closing date to apply is 05 August 2025.
Applications received after this date will not be reviewed. All late submissions will be rejected, regardless of their quality or completeness.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven’t received feedback within three months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
📞 Contact Details for Queries
For additional information or assistance, you may contact the following officials:
- Veli Nwandule: +27 12 358 1277
- Evelyn van der Merwe: +27 12 358 5659
The City of Tshwane reserves the right to accept or reject applications at its discretion. All recruitment decisions made by the selection committee are final.
📌 Final Thoughts
The City of Tshwane Metro Police Traineeship 2025 is a valuable chance for young South Africans to enter the policing profession through structured training and development. With 200 positions currently open, this initiative provides a clear pathway to a stable, meaningful, and impactful career in metro policing. If you’re ready to step up and serve your community with pride, don’t miss this opportunity to apply before the 05 August 2025 deadline.
