SAPS TRAINING: Student – TRAI2526 (X5500 POSTS)
General:
- All applicants will be subjected to fitness and psychometric integrity testing as well as medical evaluation and will be interviewed during the recruitment, selection, and enlistment process. The SAPS will also verify the qualifications, driver’s license (where applicable), citizenship, and residential address of each applicant, and candidates will be subjected to a vetting process that will include security screening, reference checking, social media presence, and fingerprint verification to establish whether any illicit activity has been recorded or is pending against candidates.
- Applicants who previously served in a Government Department and were dismissed because of misconduct will not be considered for appointment in the South African Police Service (SAPS).
- Due to the physical demands of the Basic Police Development Learning Programme, applicants with chronic illnesses, physical impairments, or any other health conditions that could disrupt their training may be excluded from participation. Applicants who do not disclose any health conditions may be withdrawn from the program based on this determination.
- Correspondence will be conducted with successful applicants only. If an applicant has not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, it should be accepted that such applicant was unsuccessful in his or her application.
- Applicants accept that a limited number of posts are available; being subjected to the selection processes is not a guarantee for appointment.
- Applicants should take note that they are limited to one application. The system is restricted and will only accept one application, and the South African Police Service is under no obligation to appoint any person who applied for appointment/enlistment.
Core Functions:
- Prevent, combat investigate crime;
- Maintain public order;
- Protect secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property;
- Uphold enforce the law
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- REFERENCE NUMBER: TRAI2526
- APPOINTMENT: SAPS Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995)
- LOCATION: National Head Office
- ADVERTISEMENT TYPE: External
- STIPEND: R4500.00
- EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Contract
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The Minimum Requirements:
- Apply on the form determined by the National Commissioner affirm under oath or by way of a solemn declaration that the particulars furnished in the application are the truth and correct;
- Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa, of which documentary proof must be furnished, and be at least eighteen (18) years of age and not older than thirty-five (35) years of age at the time of the closing date for applications stipulated in the relevant advertisement, of which documentary proof must be furnished;
- Submit himself or herself to a physical medical examination as determined by the National Commissioner and must be found to be physically, medically, and mentally fit for appointment in the service;
- Undergo a psychological integrity assessment as determined by the National Commissioner and be found to comply with the profile of a police official and must Have a grade 12 school certificate or equivalent qualification of which documentary proof must be furnished;
- Be proficient in at least English or one other official language, be prepared to take the oath of office and be prepared to undergo such training as, where when determined by the National Commissioner;
- Not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
- Not have been declared unfit to possess a firearm and Not have any previous criminal convictions or any pending criminal cases;
- Not have been dismissed for serious misconduct from the employ of a previous employer, where such dismissal relates to any act of dishonesty or violence; sexual harassment, or drug-related issues.
- Allow a buccal sample of his or her fingerprints to be taken and verified against the criminal record system;
- Allow background inquiries to be made;
- Be prepared to undergo security vetting to obtain the level of security clearance determined by the National Commissioner, and be prepared to serve anywhere in the Republic.
More Requirements:
- NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE FOR AT LEAST A LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLE, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants in possession of a relevant three (3)-year tertiary qualification (NQF 6 or higher), i.e., criminal law, policing, forensic investigation, etc.;
- Applicants in possession of other three (3) years tertiary qualification (NQF 6 or higher);
- Applicants in possession of Grade 12 school certificate with the minimum requirements for admission to a bachelor’s Degree;
- Applicants in possession of Grade 12 school certificate with the minimum requirements for admission to a diploma;
- Applicants in possession of a Grade 12 school certificate with the minimum requirements for admission to Higher Certificate study.
How To Apply