South African Police Service (SAPS): Police Trainees / Internships 2027 New

South African Police Service (SAPS): Police Trainees / Internships 2027

The South African Police Service is recruiting for entry level Police Trainees and invites applications from all races and gender, i.e. from young, energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit individuals, dedicated to serving their country by pursuing a career in Policing.

Post Title: Police Trainee

Reference No: TRA26/27

Act of Appointment: SAPS Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995)

Remuneration during training: R5,000.00 pm

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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;

• 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;

• 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 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.

Please 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;