Company: Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM)
Location: Kannaland, Hessequa, George, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, and Bitou
Duration: 7 Months
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
About the Programme
The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM), through its Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), is offering unemployed youth the opportunity to join the Law Enforcement Ambassadors Programme 2025.
This seven-month programme is designed to give participants practical exposure in law enforcement while promoting public safety and contributing to community development. Successful applicants will serve as ambassadors in various communities, helping with safety awareness campaigns, compliance monitoring, and community safety initiatives.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Completed Grade 12 (Matric).
- Hold a valid police clearance certificate or proof of payment for one.
- Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
- Be a South African citizen aged 18 – 35 years.
- Must be unemployed and not registered on any other Learnership, Internship, or Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programme.
- Must reside within the Garden Route District municipal area.
Required Documents
When applying, candidates must submit the following:
- Certified copy of Identity Document (ID).
- Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate.
- Proof of police clearance or payment receipt.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A completed EPWP application form.
Where to Get and Submit Application Forms
Application forms are available at:
- GRDM Head Office, George (54 York Street and Mission Street)
- GRDM satellite offices during office hours:
- Riversdale – 23 Michell Street (Environmental Health Office)
- Ladismith – 54 Van Riebeeck Street (Fire and Rescue Office)
- Knysna – 24A Queen Street (Environmental Health Office)
- Plettenberg Bay – 4 Virginia Street (Environmental Health Office)
- Oudtshoorn – 15 Regent Street (Environmental Health Office)
You can also download the application form from the GRDM website: www.gardenroute.gov.za
Submission Options
- In person: Submit your application at any of the above offices.
- By email: Send to epwp@edendm.co.za
Contact Information
For enquiries, contact:
- Mrs. H. Claassen – 044 803 1531
- Ms. A. Killian – 044 803 1501
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- If you do not receive communication within one week after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Notice Number: 97/2025
Conclusion
The GRDM EPWP Law Enforcement Ambassadors Programme 2025 is more than just a short-term opportunity—it is a chance to gain valuable skills and workplace exposure that can open pathways to careers in law enforcement, government, and community development.
Apply before the closing date: 30 September 2025 to be considered for this impactful youth empowerment initiative.
