Peace Officer & Traffic Warden Training Programme 2026
The Breede Valley Municipality invites unemployed youth to apply for the Peace Officer and Traffic Warden Training Programme under the Directorate: Community Services, Division: Law Enforcement. This initiative is presented in collaboration with the Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety to strengthen law enforcement capacity within the Breede Valley Municipal Area. The programme provides qualifying candidates with accredited training to prepare them for Peace Officer and Traffic Warden responsibilities.
The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety will cover the full cost of training for the duration of the programme. Applicants must meet the prescribed minimum requirements, including a Grade 12 certificate, a valid Code B driver’s license, a clear criminal record, and residence within the Breede Valley Municipal Area. Candidates will be required to successfully complete various assessments, including written, physical, driving, and drug tests during the recruitment and training period.
Position: Peace Officer and Traffic Warden Training Programme
Duration: Training period as determined by the Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
Stipend: Training costs fully covered by the Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety (no stipend specified)
Location: Breede Valley Municipal Area, Western Cape
Closing Date: Tuesday, 03 March 2026 at 16:00
Interested applicants must submit the required documentation as outlined in the advertisement and ensure full compliance with the application instructions. Only hand-delivered applications will be accepted at the EPWP Office, 53 Baring Street, Worcester. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 03 March 2026 at 16:00.
- EXTERNAL CIRCULATION
- DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICES
- DIVISION: LAW ENFORCEMENT
POST DESIGNATION: PEACE OFFICER AND TRAFFIC WARDEN TRAINING
The Breede Valley Municipality, through its Directorate: Community Services – Law Enforcement Division, in collaboration with the Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, hereby invites applications from unemployed youth to participate in the Peace Officer and Traffic Warden Training Programme.
This initiative aims to enhance Law Enforcement capacity within the Local Municipality by equipping qualifying candidates with the necessary skills and accredited training required to perform Peace Officer and Traffic Warden functions.
The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety will cover the full cost of training for qualifying participants for the duration of the programme.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must attach certified copies of the following documentation:
- Grade 12 (Matric) Certificate (Statements of results will not be accepted)
- South African Identity Document
- Valid Code B Driver’s License (minimum requirement)
- Clear Criminal Record issued by SAPS or Proof of Application (A criminal record will result in automatic disqualification)
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) (not required to be certified)
OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following additional criteria:
- Must be physically fit and medically healthy
- Must be a South African citizen between the ages of 20 and 35 years
- Must reside within the Breede Valley Municipal Area (Affidavit required as proof of residence)
- Must be able to communicate in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape
- Must pass the following assessments throughout the recruitment and training period:
- Diagnostic written test
- Physical fitness test
- Random drug testing
- Driving test
- Must have own transport to and from the training facility
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Applicants are required to submit the following:
- A completed BVM EPWP Database Registration Form (only applicable if you are not already registered on the EPWP Database).
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified copies (not older than six (6) months) of the following:
- Qualifications
- South African Identity Document
- Driver’s License
- Any other relevant documentation as specified under the minimum requirements
Applicants who are already registered on the BVM EPWP Database must submit:
- A cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for, together with the required supporting documents.
Applicants must clearly state the position they are applying for on the EPWP Database Registration Form or in the cover letter.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Only hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
- Applications must be submitted to:
EPWP Office
53 Baring Street
Worcester - The EPWP Database Registration Form is available on the Breede Valley Municipality website via the following link:
https://bvm.gov.za/download/bvm-epwp-application-form/
DISQUALIFICATION
Applicants will be disqualified for the following:
- Failure to submit required documentation
- Submission of fraudulent documentation
- Canvassing of Councillors and/or Municipal officials
- Failure to adhere to the instructions outlined in this advertisement
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening and vetting process. By applying for this position, applicants consent to background checks, including reference and other relevant verification processes.
- The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- If no feedback is received within three (3) months after the closing date, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful.
- Breede Valley Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and subscribes to the principles of Affirmative Action and Employment Equity. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated and under-represented groups.
- Appointment will be subject to the signing of an employment contract.