The Peace Officer and Traffic Warden Training Programme is presented by the Directorate: Community Services – Division: Law Enforcement, in collaboration with the Western Cape Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety.

The programme aims to strengthen law enforcement capacity within the Breede Valley Municipal Area by equipping qualifying candidates with accredited training required to perform Peace Officer and Traffic Warden duties.

The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety will cover the full cost of training for qualifying participants.

Programme Details

• Position: Peace Officer and Traffic Warden Training Programme
• Duration: As determined by the Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
• Stipend: Training costs fully covered (no stipend specified)
• Location: Breede Valley Municipal Area
• Closing Date: 03 March 2026 at 16:00

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must submit certified copies (not older than 6 months) of:

• Grade 12 (Matric) Certificate (Statements of results not accepted)
• South African Identity Document
• Valid Code B Driver’s License (minimum requirement)
• Clear Criminal Record issued by SAPS or proof of application
  (Any criminal record will result in automatic disqualification)
• Comprehensive CV (not required to be certified)

Additional Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be physically fit and medically healthy
• Be a South African citizen aged between 20 and 35 years
• Reside within the Breede Valley Municipal Area (Affidavit required)
• Communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape
• Have own transport to and from the training facility
• Successfully pass:
  • Diagnostic written test
  • Physical fitness test
  • Random drug testing
  • Driving test

Special Instructions to Applicants

If NOT registered on the BVM EPWP Database:

Submit:

• Completed BVM EPWP Database Registration Form
• Detailed CV
• Certified copies of:
  • Qualifications
  • ID
  • Driver’s License
  • Any other required documentation

If ALREADY registered on the BVM EPWP Database:

Submit:

• Cover letter clearly stating the position applied for
• Required supporting documents

Applicants must clearly state the position they are applying for on the registration form or cover letter.

Important Information

Applications must be hand-delivered only to:

EPWP Office
53 Baring Street
Worcester

The EPWP Database Registration Form is available on the Breede Valley Municipality website: