Phase 2 AmaPanyaza CRIME PREVENTION 2026

Company: Gauteng Department of Community Safety
Location: Gauteng Province, South Africa
Duration: 3 to 6 Months (Training Period with Stipend)

What is the Crime Prevention Warden Programme 2026?

Phase 2 AmaPanyaza CRIME PREVENTION 2026 The Gauteng Department of Community Safety is currently offering an empowering opportunity for young and agile individuals from Coloured and Indian communities within Gauteng to become Crime Prevention Wardens.

This initiative aims to strengthen community-based safety structures and reduce crime in targeted areas by recruiting and training committed youth who are passionate about maintaining law and order.

Successful candidates will undergo an intensive training programme, both theoretical and physical, to equip them with the necessary skills to operate effectively in public safety roles.

During the training period, candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R4,000. Upon successful completion of the training, candidates may be absorbed into operational safety teams under the Directorate of Traffic Management.

What the Crime Prevention Warden Programme Offers

• A monthly stipend of R4,000 during the training phase (3 to 6 months)
• Accredited training in crime prevention and traffic control
• An opportunity to serve in various corridors throughout Gauteng
• Exposure to law enforcement procedures and community safety practices
• Career development within the Department of Community Safety

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric qualification
• Physically fit and agile
• No criminal record or pending cases
• Willingness to undergo both theoretical and physical training
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays
• Targeted specifically at Coloured and Indian young people in Gauteng

Added Advantages

• A valid driver’s license
• Prior training in safety, security, or law enforcement
• Previous participation in departmental volunteer programmes

Skills and Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to community service
• Discipline and integrity
• Team player with a collaborative attitude
• High levels of physical endurance
• Attention to detail and vigilance

Duties and Responsibilities

During the training period, candidates will be working under supervision and are expected to:

• Assist in crime prevention operations
• Conduct stop and search procedures
• Support arrest processes and law enforcement activities
• Respond to community complaints and disturbances
• Maintain law and order in public spaces
• Support traffic control initiatives in identified areas

Targeted Recruitment Corridors

Applications are accepted in the following corridors, each with a unique reference number and submission address:

• Central Corridor: 25 Pixley Seme Street, Johannesburg – Ref No: DCS/2026/06/01
• Eastern Corridor: No. 1 Main Reef Road, Benoni – Ref No: DCS/2023/06/02
• Northern Corridor: Corner of Grant & Stanton Streets, Koedoespoort – Ref No: DCS/2026/06/03
• Western Corridor: Corner of Neptune & Saturn Streets, Westonaria – Ref No: DCS/2026/06/05

How to Apply?

Interested candidates must complete the New Z83 Application Form in full and sign it. The completed form must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without the Z83 form or CV will not be considered.

Applications must be hand-delivered to the relevant corridor listed above, based on your region.

Enquiries:

Mr. Tshidiso Chabane
Contact Numbers: 066 156 669 / 073 464 0234
(Office Hours: 08:00 – 16:00)

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