x5500 SAPS Police Trainee Programme for 2027: R5 000 Per Month
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: Not Stated
Generic Requirements
- Apply on the form determined by the National Commissioner and 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;
- 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 and 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 and integrity assessment as determined by the National Commissioner and be found to comply with the profile of a police official;
- Be in possession of a grade 12 school certificate or equivalent qualification of which documentary proof must be furnished;
- Be proficient in at least English and one other official language;
- Be prepared to take the oath of office;
- Be prepared to undergo such training as, where and 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;
- 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 is drug related
- Allow a buccal sample and his or her fingerprints to be taken and verified against the criminal record system;
- Allow background enquiries to be made;
- Be prepared to undergo security vetting and obtain the level of security clearance determined by the National Commissioner
- Be prepared to serve anywhere in the Republic.
Core Functions
- Prevent, combat and investigate crime;
- Maintain public order;
- Protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property; and
- Uphold and enforce the law
Additional 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) years 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 bachelor’s degree;
- All applicants will be subjected to a fitness, psychometric and 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, drivers’ licence, where applicable, citizenship and residential address of each applicant.
- Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which 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 who were dismissed because of misconduct will not be considered for appointment in the South African Police Service (SAPS).
- In view of the physical demands of the Basic Police Development Learning Programme, applicants with chronic diseases, physical impairments or any other health condition that may lead to interruption of the training programme, may be excluded from participation in the programme. Should applicants fail to disclose any health condition it may result in their withdrawal from the programme on the determination thereof.
General
- 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 is available and 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.
- The South African Police Service is under no obligation to appoint any person who applied for appointment / enlistment.
- Applicants are cautioned not to pay any fee to any person for participating in the SAPS recruitment processes.
About The South African Police Service (SAPS)
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is South Africa’s principal law-enforcement agency, responsible for preventing, combating and investigating crime, maintaining public order, protecting people and property, and upholding the law. Its mandate comes from Section 205 of the Constitution and the South African Police Service Act, 1995.
SAPS was established in its current form on 29 January 1995, following South Africa’s democratic transition. Before 1995, the country had 11 separate policing agencies, including the former South African Police and agencies in the former homelands. The new Constitution created a single national police service, and General George Fivaz was appointed by President Nelson Mandela as its first National Commissioner.
SAPS operates nationally across all nine provinces and had 1,165 police stations as of 31 March 2025. The service employs about 187,681 people, including police officers and civilian support staff, giving a police-to-population ratio of roughly 1:406. Its structure includes visible policing, detective services, crime intelligence, forensic services, operational response services and specialised units.
The service’s vision is to create a safe and secure environment for all people in South Africa. Its mission includes preventing and combating crime, investigating offences, ensuring that offenders are brought to justice and participating in efforts to address the causes of crime. SAPS also works with communities, other government departments and the criminal-justice system to improve safety and public trust.
Career opportunities in SAPS include police officers, detectives, crime intelligence analysts, forensic investigators, reservists, communications officers, administrative staff and specialised support roles. Entry generally requires South African citizenship, a matric certificate, physical and medical fitness, background screening and completion of police training. SAPS also offers learnerships, internships and graduate programmes for young people interested in law enforcement, criminology, forensic science and public safety.
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