Here is your chance to join the South African Police Service

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is calling on people from all walks of life between the ages of 18 and 30 to join the SAPS.

Digital Team

May 24, 2018

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is calling on people from all walks of life between the ages of 18 and 30 to join the SAPS.

An official advert has been published and can be found on the SAPS website www.saps.gov.za under the careers section, and in various newspapers nationally, provincially and locally.

Young people who possess leadership skills and regard themselves as honest, focused and highly driven, and are passionate about policing, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must, however, ensure that they have never been caught on the wrong side of the law. Those who have a criminal record or pending criminal charges, as well as those who have previously served in a government department and were dismissed due to misconduct, should not apply.

“To ensure that we enlist the “cream of the crop” and only the right people into the service, all applicants will be subjected to fitness, psychometric and integrity testing, as well as medical evaluations during the recruitment, selection and enlistment process. Vetting and fingerprint verifications will also be conducted,” said the SAPS.

Successful applicants will report for training in January 2019 for a period of 21 months. Remuneration for the Induction Phase and Basic Training Phase will be a stipend of R4100.

The programme consists of three phases:

Induction Phase: One month at a designated police station;
Basic Training Phase: Eight months Basic Training at a designated SAPS Academy;
Probation Phase: After successful completion of the Induction and the Basic Training Phase, the police trainee shall be appointed as a member of the SAPS under probation for a period of 12 months.

So, do you possess the following minimum requirements?