The Garden Route District is offering a law enforcement training program in 2025. Young people between 18 & 35 who finished high school can apply. The program runs for seven months and is open to anyone living in Kannaland, Hessequa, George, Oudtshoorn, Knysna or Bitou areas. Participants will learn about law enforcement & help with community safety. They will also gain work experience that could help them find jobs later. This is part of the Expanded Public Works Program which aims to help unemployed people. Anyone interested needs to apply by October 30 2025. This is a good chance for young people who want to work in law enforcement or community safety.
GRDM Law Enforcement Ambassador Programme Overview
– Duration: 7 months
– Purpose: This program gives you real hands-on experience working in law enforcement. You’ll learn what it’s like to be a police officer through actual work in the field.
Eligibility Criteria and Key Requirements
To apply you need to be from South Africa and live in the Garden Route area. Your age must be between 18 & 35 years old. You should not have a job right now. You also can’t be part of any other training or work programs. You need to have finished Grade 12 and speak two languages that are official in the Western Cape. You must show that you have no criminal record or prove that you paid for a police check. Where you live might matter depending on when you apply.
Step-by-Step Application Process
To apply for this position you need these documents: a filled-out EPWP form, your CV a certified copy of your ID and Grade 12 certificate plus police clearance or proof that you paid for it. You can send everything by email to epwp@edendm.co.za or drop it off at any GRDM office near you. You can get the application form from the Garden Route District Municipality website or pick one up from their offices.
Roles, Responsibilities, and Daily Duties
Law Enforcement Ambassadors in the Garden Route area have different jobs than regular police officers. They focus on safety & working with the community. These jobs are temporary and help young people who need work to gain skills. The main things Law Enforcement Ambassadors do are:
– They walk around schools parks and public places to help keep these areas safe. They watch out for trouble and tell the real police if they see anything wrong.
– They talk to people in the community and teach them about safety. They also help explain rules about things like trash & street selling.
These workers help stop crime by working with schools and running safety programs. They also listen to what people say about crime in their areas and share this information with the city. It’s important to know that these workers are not real police officers. They can’t arrest people. The main goal is to give jobs to young people who need work while helping keep communities safe. What they do each day depends on what their local area needs. This program is part of a bigger project called the Expanded Public Works Programme which creates jobs for people who need them. The work helps them learn new skills they can use later.
Application Deadlines and Important Dates
Applications will close on October 30 2025.
