This article contains information on how to apply for the South African Police Service (SAPS) 2021 traineeship. It includes the requirements, eligibility and the application process and guidelines.
The South African Police Service is recruiting for entry level Police Trainees and invites applications from all races and gender for Enlistment in the Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP) from young, energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit individuals, dedicated to serving their country by pursuing a career in policing.
Two (2) streams of recruitment is undertaken:
| STREAM 1 |
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| STREAM 2 |
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SAPS TRAINEESHIP APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY
Requirements:
| Be a South African Citizen |
| Stream 1: Be in possession of a Senior Certificate / National Senior Certificate / National Certificate (Vocational)
Stream 2: A three (3) year National Diploma / Degree recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level in the following fields of study: Law / Policing / Criminology / Law Enforcement / Forensic Investigation |
| Be proficient in at least English and one other official language |
| Between eighteen (18) and under thirty (30) 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 and irreconcilable with the objectives of the Service |
| Be prepared to take the oath of office |
| Complete a medical examination |
| Complete a physical fitness assessment |
| 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 such training as determined by the National Commissioner |
| Be prepared to serve and be trained anywhere in the Republic of South Africa
Body Mass Index of less than 30 / or Waist circumference ≤ 102 cm (males) and ≤ 88 cm (females) |
Level of remuneration: Remuneration:
| INSTITUTION PHASE (BASIC TRAINING IN THE ACADEMIES) | PROBATION PHASE (AFTER TRAINING IN THE ACADEMIES) |
| Stipend: R4500 per month | Salary notch: R186 483 per annum |
| In addition to this, appointees will receive the applicable service benefits. | |
Core Functions: Successful candidates will serve as functional police officials. As such, they will be deployed to carry out one or more of the following functions:
- * Prevent, combat and investigate crime, * Maintain public order, * Protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property, * Uphold and enforce the law
- All applicants will be subjected to a fitness, psychometric and integrity testing as well as medical evaluation and will be interviewed during the recruitment, selection and enlistment process. The SAPS will also verify the criminal record, qualifications, driver’s license, citizenship and residential address of each applicant.
- Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification.
- Applicants who previously served in a Government Department and who were dismissed as a result of misconduct are excluded.
- In view of the physical demands of the Basic Police Development Learning Programme, applicants with chronic diseases, physical impairments or any other health condition that may lead to interruption of the training programme, will be excluded from participation in the programme. Such applicants’ failure to disclose the conditions will result in their withdrawal from the programme on the determination thereof.
- The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new appointments in the South African Police Service provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample in order to determine their forensic DNA profile. The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database.
Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP)
Selected applicants shall participate in a Basic Police Development Learning Programme (hereafter referred to as the PROGRAMME) for a period of 21 (twenty one) months.
The PROGRAMME shall consist of three phases:
- Induction Phase: One (1) month at a designated police station;
- Basic Training Phase: Eight (8) months Basic Training at a designated SAPS Academy (with practical training at a designated police station;
- 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 under probation (12 months).
During the Basic Training Phase of the PROGRAMME the Service shall provide free training gear, meals and accommodation to the police trainee.
Trainees will also receive medical aid benefits for the duration of the 21-month Basic Training Learning Programme. Upon successful completion of the Basic Training Learning Programme trainees will be considered for permanent appointment as members of the SAPS.
Placement: Successful candidates will be trained at any SAPS Academy in South Africa and will be placed at any Police Station / Unit in South Africa after completion of the Institution Phase
SAPS TRAINEESHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – HOW TO APPLY
- Complete the application form in your own handwriting.
- Applicants must take note of the fact that application forms and employment are not for sale and any payment offered by an applicant or promises provided in this regard will be investigated and may lead to criminal prosecution. Applicants may report such incidents to the National Anti Corruption Line at telephone number: 0800 701 701.
- Specify the post which you are applying for.
- Make sure you have signed your application form in front of a commissioner of oath. Attach certified copies of your:
- ID Document,
- Driver’s license,
- Senior Certificate / National Senior Certificate or National Certificate (Vocational),
- Additional qualifications,
- Proof of residence .
Application Deadline
- Applications closing date have not been fixed yet.
