The South African Police Service (SAPS) is looking for new applicants interested in joining the SAPS Basic Police Trainee Learning Programme as the closing date nears.
The police have noted, however, of efforts made by corruptors who sell application forms to aspiring trainees at a cost of R3 000 per application or to secure a spot. The Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Corporate Services in Gauteng, Major General Patricia Rampota condemned the acts of criminality and emphasised, “One of the qualities we require from prospective trainees, is integrity. As adamant as we are about rooting out corrupt elements from within our ranks, we will equally not allow or exonerate anyone who employs corrupt means to get into the SAPS.”
In the statement, Rampota said no payment is required for applications.
Aspiring trainees should meet the following criteria:
- Be between the 18 and 30 years old
- Be a South African
- Have a senior certificate or national senior certificate
- Speak at least two languages, one of which must be English
- Be prepared to take the oath of office
- Have no criminal record or pending criminal case
- Be open to train at any SAPS academy in South Africa and be placed at any police station or unit in the country after completing the institution phase.
Prospective applicants who meet all of the above criteria can find the forms on the SAPS website. Application closing date is 31 October.
