In an effort to enlist disciplined, upright and passionate candidates, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has embarked on a nationwide recruitment process to attract youth between the ages of 18 and 30, to join the service as police trainees for the 2019/ 20 Basic Police Learning Development Programme (BLDP) intake.
Young men and women who are in possession of a Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate or National Certificate (Vocational), as well as those in possession of post-matric qualifications, who possess no criminal records and no pending criminal cases, are encouraged to apply.
Those who previously served in a Government Department and were subsequently dismissed due to misconduct are discouraged from applying.
All applicants will be subjected to a 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.
Do you possess the following minimum requirements?
- Between the ages of 18 and under 30 years
- Be a South African citizen
- In possession of a Senior Certificate / National Senior Certificate or National Certificate (Vocational) or a three (3) year, National Diploma / Degree recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least an NQF 6 or higher level in Law / Policing / Criminology / Law Enforcement / Forensic Investigation
- Proficient in at least two languages of which one must be English
- Prepared to take the oath of office
- Have no criminal record / no pending criminal cases
- Be prepared to be trained at any SAPS Academy in South Africa and to be placed at any Police Station / Unit in South Africa after completion of the Institution Phase
If you answered yes to all these requirements, then here is an opportunity for you to join the South African Police Service.
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