Company : South African Police Service
Location: South Africa
Closing date: 31 August 2023
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is embarking on the recruitment of patriotic citizens who
are willing to protect and proud to serve the country by pursuing a career as entry Police Trainees
for enlistment in the Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP).
Stipends / Salary
- Institution Phase (Basic Training): R4500 per month
- Probation Phase (After Training): R216 033 per annum
Responsibilities:
The core functions of the posts, on successful completion of the training, are as follows: - Prevent, combat and investigate crime;
- Maintain public order;
- Protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property;
- Uphold and enforce the law
The Programme shall consist of 3 phases: - Induction Phase: One (1) month at a designated police station;
- Basic Training Phase: Eight (8) months Basic Training at a designated SAPS Academy
- Probation Phase: After successful completion of the Induction and the Basic Training Phases, the police
trainee shall be appointed as a member of the Service undergoing the Workplace Exposure Programme
(12 months).
Requirements: • Must be a South African Citizen
- Muts have a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
- Be proficient in at least English and one other official language;
- Must be between 18 and 35 years of age
- Have no previous criminal convictions and shall allow his or her fingerprints to be taken and background
enquiries to be made - Not have any tattoo marks of which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
Advantageous: A valid driving license for at least a light motor vehicle will serve as an advantage;
In Addition, Applicants must: - Be prepared to take the oath of office;
- Submit himself or herself to a physical medical examination as determined by the National
Commissioner; and must be found to be physically and mentally fit for appointment in the post for which
he or she applies; - Undergo and pass a psychological assessment as determined by the National Commissioner and be
found to comply with the profile of a police official; - Be prepared to successfully undergo such training as determined by the National Commissioner;
- Be prepared to serve anywhere in the Republic of South Africa.
- Undergo and pass a medical examination (Body Mass Index of ≤ than 30 / Waist circumference ≤ 102 cm
(males) and ≤ 88 cm (females)
How to Apply
All instructions on the application form must be adhered to, failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. Required Documents:Attach uncertified copies of the following documents to your application form:
