Metropolitan Police Officer (JMPD) Trainee Programme 2025

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.
• be 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,
• able to work under pressure,
• able to work under all weather conditions and shift hours.

Terms of Training:

• Metropolitan Police Officer Trainees will be expected to undergo 18 months of training.
• Upon successful completion, they 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,
• be deployed to any area within the City of Johannesburg.

Employment Equity:

“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.”

Application Process:

• Only online applications will be considered.
• It is compulsory to apply in the Region where you reside.

Use the relevant link below to apply:

• MPO_Region A: Apply Here
• MPO_Region B: Apply Here
• MPO_Region C: Apply Here
• MPO_Region D: Apply Here
• MPO_Region E: Apply Here
• MPO_Region F: Apply Here
• MPO_Region G: Apply Here

Full 2025 JMPD Trainee Programme Pdf

Enquiries Only:

Contact Person: Nokulunga Masengemi
Tel No: 011 375 5252

Publication Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday, 08 July 2025

Important Notice:

• 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
• Identity validation

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