The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) has once again stepped up in creating youth empowerment opportunities through its Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). This time, the municipality is calling on unemployed youth across the Garden Route to apply for the Law Enforcement Ambassadors Programme – a seven-month opportunity designed to build skills, promote safety, and contribute to local community development.
Programme Overview
The EPWP Law Enforcement Ambassadors initiative provides young people with valuable exposure to law enforcement practices while helping to address issues of public safety within the district. Successful applicants will serve as ambassadors, assisting with awareness campaigns, compliance monitoring, and community safety activities.
The programme runs for seven (7) months and is available across the Garden Route’s local municipalities, including Kannaland, Hessequa, George, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, and Bitou.
Who Can Apply?
To ensure fairness and inclusivity, GRDM has outlined clear requirements for interested candidates. Applicants must:
- Hold a Grade 12 (Matric) qualification.
- Possess a valid police clearance certificate or provide proof of payment for one.
- Be able to speak at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
- Be South African citizens between the ages of 18 – 35.
- Be unemployed and not currently enrolled in another learnership, internship, or WIL programme.
- Reside within the Garden Route District municipal area.
Application Requirements
To apply, candidates need to prepare the following:
- Certified copy of ID document.
- Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate.
- Proof of police clearance or proof of payment.
- A comprehensive CV.
- Completed EPWP application form.
Application forms are available at GRDM’s head office in George (54 York Street and Mission Street), as well as at all satellite offices during office hours (Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30; Friday: 07:30 – 13:30). They can also be downloaded from the municipality’s official website: www.gardenroute.gov.za
Where to Submit Applications
Applications can be submitted either in person at GRDM satellite offices or via email to: epwp@edendm.co.za. Below are key offices accepting applications:
- Riversdale – GRDM Environmental Health Office (23 Michell Street)
- Ladismith – GRDM Fire and Rescue Office (54 Van Riebeeck Street)
- Knysna – GRDM Environmental Health Office (24A Queen Street)
- George – GRDM Head Office (54 York Street)
- Plettenberg Bay – GRDM Environmental Health Office (4 Virginia Street)
- Oudtshoorn – GRDM Environmental Health Office (15 Regent Street)
For enquiries, applicants can contact Mrs. H. Claassen (044 803 1531) or Ms. A. Killian (044 803 1501) during office hours.
DOWNLOAD THE GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (GRDM): EPWP LAW ENFORCEMENT AMBASSADORS PROGRAMME ADVERT HERE
Why This Opportunity Matters
The EPWP Law Enforcement Ambassadors Programme is not just a short-term employment project – it is a stepping stone for youth in the Garden Route. By gaining practical exposure in community safety, participants build discipline, responsibility, and essential workplace skills that can open future career pathways in law enforcement, community development, or government service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not receive a response within one week after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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