Law Enforcement Officer X4 MN 3955/25

REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12. - Higher certificate in Policing. - Diploma in Policing will be an added advantage. -Valid Driver’s License. – Peace Office Certificate will be an added advantage. - Competency certificate for handgun as stipulated in the Firearms control Act. - Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint). - Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. -Skills and competencies associated with vocation: adaptability, analytical thinking, empowerment, communication, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management skills, negotiation skills. - A professional, hardworking, highly motivated, and self-disciplined person with good organisational, interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. - 2-3 years’ experience in Government or Local Government Authority as a Law Enforcement or Peace Officer.

DUTIES

-Protect Citizens by Enforcing the Law, Preventing Crime by means of constant patrols and apprehending suspect. - Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help, observing violations, and making arrests. - Respond to Stolen and High-jacked vehicles activated through Tracker SA. - Responding to all SNIPR activated notifications from Control room. Logistics: - Documents observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports. - Report observations and actions by testifying in court. - Fulfils court orders by serving warrants and commitments. - Interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects. - Writing citations, delivering warrants, and testifying in court. - Preparing and providing accurate reports documenting incidents and activities. - Responding to emergency and nonemergency situations. - Ensures operation of equipment: - by practicing responsible use, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, notifying supervisor of needed repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques. - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time.

SALARY:  R328 464.00 p.a. – R380 688.00 p.a. (Level 07/6 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R509 333.52 p.a.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 4 AUGUST 2025 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for positions on levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7569, 7557. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.