Saldanha Bay Municipality (SBM) is calling on qualified individuals to submit their applications for the permanent roles of Learner Law Enforcement Officer (Tactical Response Unit) X21 Posts.

Position: Learner Law Enforcement Officer (Tactical Response Unit) X21 Posts

Job Type: Permanent

Basic Salary: T7 (R 216 488.89 – R280 988.12 p.a)
T7 (Estimated CTC R366 548.57 p.a.)

DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE AND PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICING & LAW ENFORCEMENT

Saldanha Bay Municipality is recruiting committed, disciplined, and physically capable individuals to permanently serve as Learner Law Enforcement Officers (LLEOs) in the Tactical Response Unit (TRU).
These officers will perform proactive patrols, enforce municipal bylaws, assist SAPS operations, and protect municipal infrastructure through structured and intelligence-driven deployment.

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 or relevant NQF4 level qualification
• 0-2 years relevant experience
• Law Enforcement / Peace Officer qualification 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
• Must reside within the jurisdiction of the municipality.

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency in at least two (2) of the three official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/Xhosa – Read, Write and Speak)
• Good human relations, communications and interpersonal skills
• Conflict handling skills
• Ability to give attention to detail
• High level of responsibility
• Must work overtime/ shifts when required and perform standby duties when required
• Physically fit and medically cleared for operational deployment
• Willingness and ability to work 12- hour shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required
• Sound communication skills, discipline, and reliability.

Added Advantage:

• Previous experience in Municipal Law Enforcement, SAPS or Traffic services environment and Firearm proficiency will be an added advantage.

Duties will entail:

• Operational support – deployment to protect municipal infrastructure from vandalism, theft, and illegal occupation.
• Mobile and foot patrols of municipal assets.
• Maintain high visibility to deter criminal activity.
• By-law Enforcement – Enforce municipal by-laws and assist with complaints reported to Law Enforcement. Issue verbal warnings and written notices for transgressions.
• Assist with the impoundment of stray animals
• Crime Prevention and SAPS Support – Assist in planned joint operations with SAPS and community safety structures.
• Conduct perimeter security and crowd control.
• Conduct inspections at municipal premises.
• Conduct Law Enforcement duties at special events and during emergency situations.
• Documentation and Reporting – Complete shift reports and enforcement logs.
• Log all patrols, site visits, and actions taken.
• Participate in briefings and debriefings.
• Assist with activities to enhance service delivery in general.
• Any other related duties as and when necessary.

Competencies:

• Community and customer focus
• Problem solving
• Negotiation and Influencing
• Resilience
• Communication
• Ethics & professionalism
• Patrol Enforcement and emergency response
• Interpersonal relationships
• Communication
• Service delivery orientation
• Client Orientation and Customer
• Focus Action and outcome orientation
• Change readiness
• Cognitive ability
• Learning Orientation
• Team Orientation
• Direction Setting
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Impact and influence.

HOW TO APPLY
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
DELIVERY ADRESS: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICE, 19D WATERKANT STREET, VREDENBURG 7380

Closing Date: 4 August 2025 at 12:00

In terms of the Local Government Municipal Staff Regulations, regulation 13, all appointments will be subject to a 6-month probation period.

NOTES TO APPLICANT

• Thank you for your interest in seeking employment with us.
• Saldanha Bay Municipality complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013(POPIA), by submitting your application for a position at Saldanha bay municipality you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used during vetting and screening process.
• All applications should be accompanied by a completed application form (obtainable from website: www.sbm.gov.za) clearly reflecting the name of the position applying for; a comprehensive CV; a certified copy of your ID, driver’s license and educational qualifications.
• No original documents attached to the application will be safe kept/returned.
• Applications without afore – mentioned will not be considered.
• Applications/Supporting documents larger that 2MB sent via email are not accommodated.
• For the implementation of the Employment Act, candidates are encouraged to indicate their race, gender and disability.
• No late applications will be considered.
• Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates, if you have not received a response within 3 (three) months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• All appointments are subject to a medical assessment, criminal record and reference checks from previous and current employer(s).
• The Council beholds the right to make an appointment.