WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR:

• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified
Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents
during the selection process.
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the
vacancy.
• Applicants with membership in professional bodies need to provide a membership number and
expiry date.

 

• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required.
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.
• The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for any
job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer.
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the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of
the Recruitment and Selection and related process.
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not be an
indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.

• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss, or liability of whatsoever nature
arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website.
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will
automatically disqualify your application.

METROPOLITAN POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

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

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.

Personal attributes:

The incumbent should be reliable, honest, have the highest sense of justice and
integrity, have a positive attitude, be patient, and be able to work under pressure,
under all weather conditions and shift hours.

Terms of Training:

Metropolitan Police Officer Trainees will be expected to undergo 18 months of training,
and upon successful completion, will be considered for appointment as Metropolitan
Police Officers.
For the duration of the training, trainees will be subjected to the terms of training
contracts, Academy rules, and RTMC training policy. Trainees will receive a stipend
as per the City’s Policy.

Upon completion of training:

As a Qualified Metropolitan Police Officer, the incumbent must take the oath of office
as determined by the Municipality and will be deployed to any area within the City of
Johannesburg.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be
considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment
equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider
designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to
previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities.
Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment
Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and
disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
by using the following link below:

NB: It is compulsory to apply in the Region where you reside.

MPO_Region A – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1J0VrJFPZQeijbLG0wppKHgew554
MPO_Region B – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1YFg0i5O4Q96acbsyy6XGGwew554
MPO_Region C – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1tYnsuQWyTtCIqF0ojthYUAew554
MPO_Region D – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1V8dMZV6XQCaOeKAcjAlMHQew554