Learner Law Enforcement Officers (LLEO) at Saldanha Municipality

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent Law Enforcement / Peace Officer qualification (qualification must be recognized for South African Police Peace Officer declaration, minimum of 6 weeks training) successfully completed at an accredited training institution South African citizen with a valid ID No criminal record [vetting required] and appointment is subject to police clearance Code B Driver's license Physical Fitness Must reside in the jurisdiction of the municipality.
• Other Requirements: Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans / English / isiXhosa - read, write and speak) Good human relations, communication and interpersonal skills Conflict handling skills High level of responsibility and discipline Ability to work shifts, overtime, weekends and public holidays when operationally required.
• This is a permanent entry-level operational post within the Law Enforcement environment and not a learnership program.

Added Advantage:

• 1 - 2 years relevant experience in a Law Enforcement, Security, SAPS or Traffic environment and

Firearm proficiency.

• Duties will entail: Assist with the enforcement of municipal by-laws within the Saldanha Bay Municipal area Support operational activities of the Section: Policing and Law Enforcement Assist with patrols, inspections and monitoring of municipal infrastructure, public spaces and facilities Receive and log complaints or incidents and ensure that they are communicated to operational personnel Assist with monitoring CCTV systems, communication equipment and incident reporting systems where required Support joint operations with SAPS, Traffic Services and other law enforcement partners
• Assist with crowd management and safety monitoring during municipal events or emergency situations Assist with monitoring and enforcement of municipal by-laws relating to waste management and illegal dumping Record incidents, patrol activities and operational information in official occurrence books, registers and reporting systems Participate in operational briefings, debriefings and training activities Perform any other law enforcement related duties as reasonably required.

Operational Deployment:

• The successful candidates will be deployed within the Section: Policing and Law Enforcement according to operational requirements. Deployment may include patrol operations, Control Room functions, municipal facility monitoring, infrastructure protection, and support to integrated law enforcement operations within the Saldanha Bay Municipal area.