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Metro Police Learnerships

About Metro Police

The Metropolitan Police Services (MPS), known as the Municipal Police in South Africa, is the territorial police force that is responsible for law enforcement. It is established in the terms of Section 206 (7) of the South African Constitution and Section 64 (E) of the South African Police Services Act. The Municipal Police in South Africa are exists entirely independently from the South African Police Services (SAPS) and are funded by, and accountable to, local or city governments.

Details about the establishment of a municipal police service can be found in the South African Police Services Amendment Act No. 83 of 1998. The act says that any municipality (urban or rural, large or small) may apply to establish a municipal police service. The Metropolitan Police Services in South Africa (Municipal Police) that are currently operating are Johannesburg Metro Police, Cape Town Metro Police, Ethekwini Metro Police, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Police, Tshwane Metro Police and Ekurhuleni Metro Police.

Metro police learnerships

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In the South African cities, the municipalities are often referred to as ‘metropolitan councils’, hence in these cities, the people refer to ‘metro police’. The acronym ‘MPS’ is used whether it is referring to municipal or metro police services – or MPD for a police department.

The powers and responsibilities of South African municipal police are more restricted than those of the South African Police Services. The Municipal Police is responsible for traffic policing and enforcing local by-laws within the municipality. They also work in cooperation with the South Africa Police Service to prevent crime and maintain public order. According to Section 64E of the SAPS Act, the statutory functions of a municipal police service are:

  • Traffic policing
  • Policing of municipal by-laws and regulations
  • Preventing crime
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While the first two functions are fairly clear, some people mistake the meaning of ‘crime prevention’ as that the MPS should engage in, or be responsible for, all types of crime prevention, which would include:

  • Primary prevention, with potential perpetrators and victims
  • Secondary prevention, with those who are already defined as victims or perpetrators
  • Tertiary prevention, with the general public

This assumption makes the council’s crime prevention functions seem centralised in the MPS. Others believe that the MPS will only engage in traditional policy-type crime prevention, which is based on the idea that the mere presence of ununiformed police officers will deter crime, and hence emphasises visible policing strategies, such as patrols.

Municipal police forces do not conduct criminal investigations. Anyone arrested by the municipal police on suspicion of committing a criminal offence must be handed over to a SAPS station as soon as possible.

Metro Police Learnerships

The metropolitan cities of South Africa provide skills development opportunities to not only their employees but also to residents of the municipality. The opportunities that include bursaries, internships and learnerships are all available to the young generation.  Specifically, they have offerings for those who are interested in joining the police forces – a Metro Police Learnership programme.

A learnership is a Vocational Education and Training Programme that combines theory and practice, culminating in a qualification that is registered with the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The learnerships target matriculants who are yet to obtain higher education qualifications. The aim is to train them so they can be employable in the future. Learnerships are advertised in newspapers when available.

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The duration of the learnership programme will be 18 months in total, which consists of 12 (twelve) months training for the traffic officer qualification and 6 (six) months of training in the police skills programme. Trainees will be subjected to the terms of the learnership contract and will be awarded monthly stipend in compliance with the area’s policy.

In order to be fully admitted in the Metro Police Learnership programme, candidates will need to undergo the following recruitment process.

  • Physical fitness evaluation
  • Driving evaluation
  • Psychometric assessment (if necessary)
  • Medical assessment
  • Complete an English proficiency pre-requisite test (if necessary)
  • Verification of fingerprints and qualifications

Admitted candidates will be subjected to the terms of the learnership contract and they must be willing to undergo intense training including after hours. Trainees will be taught in the aspects of the National Road Traffic Act and Regulations, Legal Subjects, SAPS Act, By-laws, Domestic Violence Act, Social Crime Prevention Act, Firearm Training, etc.

Please note that permanent employment is not guaranteed after the completion of learnerships.

General Requirements for the Metro Police Learnerships

In order to be admitted for a metro police learnership programme, candidates must first consider whether they meet the following requirements or not.

  • A South African citizen in possession of a legitimate RSA Identity document (ID) – a certified copy of ID must be attached.
  • Resided in the metropolitan area where the Metro Police Department that the applicant is applying to for the learnership, is located – proof of residence and affidavit must be attached.
  • Aged between 18 and 35 years old
  • Possess a valid Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or Matric – a certified copy of such certificate must be attached.
  • Submit a comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Physically and mentally healthy, proven with an original Medical Certificate.
  • Have no criminal record(s) or illicit activity recorded – fingerprints will be taken for purposes of checking criminal records.
  • Have not been declared incompetent to possess a firearm in terms of Section 102, 103 or 104 of the Firearms Control Act 60 / 2000.
  • Proficient in English
  • Possess at least a valid Code B driving license (manual transmission) – a certified copy of the license must be attached.
  • Reliable, honest, patient, have a positive attitude and able to work under pressure and under any weather condition as well as shift hours.
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How to Apply

Individuals who are interested in joining the Metro Police Learnerships may apply online on the relevant Metro Police Department’s webpage. Applications will not be considered if the necessary required qualifications and documents are not attached to the online application. Applicants may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications that they have obtained.

Application documents should not be sent by fax or e-mail, otherwise it will not be accepted.

Applicants who are not notified until 8 weeks after the application deadline should be regarded as having been unsuccessful with the application.

46 Comments

  1. Mdingi cwayita

    I really want this job i want to work as metro police to decrease the road accident

    January 10, 2019
    • Nkosana

      Good day
      can you please give me a link / website to apply for this learnership.

      January 10, 2019
  2. Thabaleng

    I wish to work for metro police,please consider my apllicaction.

    January 10, 2019
  3. Sanele

    Hi,what is the website of this Department and what is the closing date of applications?

    January 10, 2019
  4. Mbulelo

    I’m so interested to work for Metro police I’ve been applying each and every year and SMSing can I please get a website where can I apply.

    January 10, 2019
  5. suzan

    Good day ,i really wish to join metro police team,

    January 10, 2019
  6. Clement chauque

    I really want this opportunity its been ages wanting this opportunity please how do i apply

    January 10, 2019
  7. mukhathi fhumulani condrey

    Dear sir/madam

    I here for applying learnership.I A m pro-active 23 years male.I am hard worker and i able work with a team.

    Yours sincerely
    Mukhathi fhumulani condrey
    Email :vhakhathifhumu@gmail. com
    Contact :0715365080

    January 10, 2019
  8. Anointed One

    I have browsed through the whole pages, unfortunately, the website for application/s is omitted. Kindly furnish such.

    I thank in anticipation

    With kind regards

    Lil

    January 10, 2019
  9. unarine

    January 10, 2019 at 5:34 pm
    Dear sir/madam

    I here for applying learnership.I am 23 years female.I am hard worker and i able work as a team.

    Yours sincerely
    Mudau unarine carron
    Email :unarinecarron5@gmail. com
    Contact :079 254 5874

    January 11, 2019
  10. charles mohohoma

    morning

    I am a 33 years old man, I like to apply for a metro police learnership, I have more than 5 years trying to apply it with no luck.

    can u please send me the web where can I apply and the tip how can I get this learneship easy

    January 11, 2019
  11. Pearl

    I’m a lady of 29 yrs old hard worker active who pays attention to detail ..I have applied before I pass all the test only thing was left was to get a call for my medical test which I never received in would like to be a part of this leadership again.

    January 11, 2019
  12. Palesa

    Plz send us website,I will like to work as metro police.

    January 11, 2019
  13. Kabelo

    I really like to join metro police with full confidence and come up solution how to destroy crime in SA starting with “drugs ” cos is megger problem in our country.

    January 11, 2019
  14. Nonhlanhla

    Good day

    I would like to apply for this learnership ,have been trying to apply several times but no luck.

    Where and how can I apply because there’s no where it shows to apply ?

    January 11, 2019
  15. vusumuzi k dladla

    i really want this job and i have been wishing to work for metro police please consinder my application.i want to work as metro police to reduce the road accident and i can work any where as metro police, i am commited person.

    January 11, 2019
  16. Xolile

    Hello may I have the link please

    January 11, 2019
  17. vusumuzi dladla

    DEAR SIR/MADAM

    I am so interested to work for metro police. i have been try to applying ,i really wish to join metro police team.I am hard worker able to work any where and able to work with the a team.

    i thank in anticipation.
    vusumuzi

    contact:0760162301
    with kind regards

    January 12, 2019
  18. Anele Thwala

    Please help us with the application link

    January 13, 2019
  19. siviwe

    good day !!!
    can you please give alink or wibesite to apply for learnership

    January 14, 2019
  20. shepherd

    good day sir \madam

    my name is shepherd Ndlovu im 22 years old im very much interested on the post please help

    contacts :0846535856
    email :shepherdndlovu35@gmail.com

    January 14, 2019
  21. Zinhle Mathebula

    I Zinhle Mathebula,i am very interested in metro police. I’m 23years willing to work hard and love my work if I get it.

    Contact:078 943 6107
    Email:zinhlepatriciam@gmail.com

    January 14, 2019
  22. Noxolo madyosi

    Am 21 this year and I hold a valid code driver’s licence…I would like to work as a metro police to ensure road safety.

    January 15, 2019
  23. Wiseman Mgobhozi

    Hi
    I’m so interested to this can u please provide me with a link

    January 16, 2019
  24. Thandeka

    Hlw, I will like to apply for metro police. Please informe me about the link or website where I can apply cause am interested .

    January 16, 2019
  25. Luvo

    Send me website for application please

    January 17, 2019
  26. nkululeko

    Physically fit im able to work under law enforcement checking for licenses fight against drivers drinken

    January 17, 2019
  27. Pertunia

    Please help us with the application link

    January 18, 2019
  28. Maria Thosa

    Please send me website for application

    January 20, 2019
  29. Joseph Machaka

    Hello am Joseph Machaka,whereas am very interest in metro police,please help me through

    January 21, 2019
  30. Livhuwani

    My name is Livhuwani. I like to be a part of metropolis learnership.i really appreciate if U accept my application.my number is 0721054981

    January 21, 2019
  31. Aluwani

    Good day . I want to be part of metro police learnership

    February 19, 2019
  32. Mishen

    Gud evening i humble beg to apply for a metro police leanership as im currently doing my last year of NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ROAD TRAFFIC AND MUNICIPAL POLICING

    February 20, 2019
  33. walter Dzunani Mhlanga

    walter dzunani Mhlanga is my name ,I am willing to reduce the road fatality that happen in our road ,so by giving me this opportunity I promise to help and coming up with new innovation that will help.

    February 24, 2019
  34. Qiniso Steven

    I kindly as a Metro police i would like to work as Metro police so that we can dicreases.car stolen.drugs trafficking and human trafficking i would be happy if would be call I am a hard worker

    My number 0712125167

    March 5, 2019
  35. Matsie

    please send me the link to apply

    March 7, 2019
  36. Johannes Semenya

    Am interested, so would you please send me a link where i can apply online

    March 9, 2019
  37. Akani mathebula

    Hi I really need this job pls how can I apply

    March 14, 2019
  38. Moses nhleko

    Hi I am moses nhleko it is my dream to be a metro police can u please send me the link so that I can apply my number 0791269697

    March 26, 2019
  39. Richard

    Hey am Richard I just wanted my dream to become true. I want to be member of metropolis. Here are my number 0818776338

    April 6, 2019
  40. Thabang

    Tried to find the link for online application but no luck could you please help us with the link admin?
    My number 0824346893

    April 7, 2019
  41. Keenan Kahlmeyer

    Hi I will like to apply for metro police.Please consider my apllicaction.
    My number is 071 5802589

    April 9, 2019
  42. Siyabonga

    Hello my name is Siyabonga am 20 years old I matriculated last year……….
    I’m interested to be part of Johannesburg metropolitan police department.i will be grateful if you can help me my number is (0787537186)

    April 16, 2019
  43. Marcia

    I’m Marcia mongwane I’m interested on metro police a having driver licence a would like to work as metro police to ensure road safety

    Kindly regards
    Marcia mongwane
    0762538801

    April 30, 2019
  44. Fana Phillip Thabede

    I need this job and I’m willing to work please help me
    Phone number 0769059509
    Email :Thabedefp@outlook.com

    May 1, 2019

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