WITZENBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Witzenberg Municipality comprises the following towns, namely, Ceres, Tulbagh, Wolseley, P.A. Hamlet, and Op die Berg.

DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE SERVICES

DEPARTMENT: LAW ENFORCEMENT

VACANCY: PEACE OFFICER AND TRAFFIC WARDEN TRAINING (x20)

12-MONTH CONTRACT

Stipend: R3799 per month or R165 per day

(Only online applications will be accepted)

This initiative is presented by the Witzenberg Municipality, in collaboration with the Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety. This project will be an opportunity for unemployed youth to be trained as Peace Officers/Traffic Wardens and to enhance the Law Enforcement capacity within Witzenberg. The Department will cover the cost of the training for qualifying participants for the duration of the program. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Certified copies of the following documentation must be attached: 

·       Grade 12 Matric Certificate 

·       South African Identity Document 

·       At least a valid Code B driving license. 

·       Clear criminal record (SAPS) or Proof of application (A Criminal record will result in disqualification) 

·       A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (not certified) 

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

·       Must be physically fit and healthy (subject to a fitness assessment) 

·       Must be a South African citizen between the ages of 20 – 35. 

·       Must reside within the Witzenberg Municipal Area. (Submit an Affidavit as proof) 

·       Ability to communicate in at least two of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape 

·       Candidates must pass the following throughout the recruitment and course period: 

·       Diagnostic written test 

·       Physical test 

·       Random drug test 

·       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:

1. A completed application form for Peace Officer and Traffic Warden (only online applications will be accepted).

2. A Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of:

a. Qualifications,

b. Identity document,

c. Driver’s license, and

d. any other relevant documentation as specified under the minimum requirements for the position.

e. SARS TAX number

Please use the link below to access and complete your online application.

https://forms.office.com/r/3q83vzQEU8

For further enquiries, please contact Law

Enforcement at (023) 316 2169 / 2642 / 1717

CLOSING DATE: 28 JULY 2026 AT 12:00

 Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or any member of the Appointment Committee will result in automatic disqualification. Applicants who do not receive a reply within one (1) month after the closure of the applications should consider their application unsuccessful. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted or considered. Witzenberg Municipality reserves the right not to appoint. Your application will be subjected to verification of qualifications as well as credit and criminal record checks. 

(Witzenberg Municipality fully supports Employment Equity (in terms of the Employment Equity Act) 

Municipal Manager 

D Nasson