How do I become a metro police officer in Cape Town?
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How do I become a metro police officer in Cape Town?
Basic Requirement for Metro Police Officers
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 to 35.
- Have Matric/grade 12 certificate.
- Have a valid driver’s licence.
- Possess good communication skills.
- Be prepared to work under pressure.
- Not have a tattoo.
- Be physically and mentally fit.
How much is Metro police salary?
Salaries range from 8,550 ZAR (lowest) to 29,600 ZAR (highest). This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Police Officer’ salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
What are the requirements to be a metro police officer?
Before applying for a Tshwane Metro Police post, you must meet the following basic requirements:
- Possession of a Grade 12 certificate.
- Possession of a valid driver’s licence.
- Being between the ages of 18 to 35.
- Being a South African citizen who resides in Tshwane.
- No criminal record.
- Being mentally and physically fit.
How long is Metro police training in South Africa?
The duration of a basic police learning program is usually 24 months, of which 12 months will be at the Academy and 12 months in the workplace. It will consist of two phases at the academy and one phase in the workplace. Foundational phase – will mainly focus on acquiring necessary knowledge and skills.
How much do metro police earn in South Africa per month?
A Police Officer with less than two years of experience makes approximately 9,710 ZAR per month. An officer with two to five years may earn around 3,000 ZAR per month, which is 34% times that of someone with less than two years of working experience.
What is the salary of a traffic officer in Cape Town?
A person working as a Traffic Cop in South Africa typically earns around 24,800 ZAR per month.
What is the difference between Metro police and SAPS?
According to the SAPS Act, crowd management is not the function of metro police: their functions are limited to traffic regulation, by-law enforcement and crime prevention. There is thus no legal mandate for the metro police to undertake crowd control unless they are assisting the SAPS CCUs (Day 2007a).
Can I be a traffic cop without matric?
The minimum requirements to become a Traffic Officer are as follows: Minimum educational qualification of matric or grade 12 or equivalent. Code B driving licence (manual transmission). No Criminal record.
