he South African Police Service (SAPS) has officially opened applications for numerous General Worker Vacancies 2026 under DPSA Circular 23 of 2026. These positions provide excellent employment opportunities for South Africans with ABET Level 4, Grade 9 (Standard 7), or an equivalent qualification.

The vacancies include Cleaners, Food Service Aids, Garden Workers, and Messenger posts at SAPS academies, police divisions, forensic laboratories, and operational units across the country.

If you’re looking for a permanent government job that offers competitive benefits and career stability, this is an opportunity you should not miss.

SAPS General Worker Vacancy Summary

Employer: South African Police Service (SAPS)

Closing Date: 17 July 2026 at 16:00

Job Locations: Various SAPS offices and academies across South Africa

Salary: R144 024 per annum

Salary Level: Level 2

Available SAPS Vacancies

1. Cleaner Vacancies – Human Resource Development

Post Number: 23/314

Number of Posts: 12

Reference Numbers & Centres

• HRD 100/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Mankwe (2 Posts)
• HRD 101/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Atteridgeville (1 Post)
• HRD 104/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Bhisho (2 Posts)
• HRD 107/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Bishop Lavis (1 Post)
• HRD 110/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Graaff-Reinet (1 Post)
• HRD 113/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Mthatha (1 Post)
• HRD 116/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Oudtshoorn (1 Post)
• HRD 118/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Philippi (1 Post)
• HRD 120/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Tshwane (1 Post)
• HRD 123/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Ulundi (1 Post)

2. Food Service Aid Vacancies

Post Number: 23/315

Number of Posts: 13

Reference Numbers & Centres

• HRD 102/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Benoni (2 Posts)
• HRD 105/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Bhisho (2 Posts)
• HRD 108/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Bishop Lavis (2 Posts)
• HRD 111/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Graaff-Reinet (2 Posts)
• HRD 114/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Mthatha (1 Post)
• HRD 121/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Tshwane (3 Posts)
• HRD 124/06/2026 – SAPS Academy Ulundi (1 Post)

3. Cleaner Vacancies – Crime Intelligence

Post Number: 23/316

Number of Posts: 12

Reference Numbers & Centres

• CI/HO/25/2026 – Erasmuskloof (4 Posts)
• CI/HO/26/2026 – Suncardia (1 Post)
• CI/FS/27/2026 – Bloemfontein (2 Posts)
• CI/GP/28/2026 – Johannesburg, Newtown (1 Post)
• CI/KZN/29/2026 – Durban (2 Posts)
• CI/NW/30/2026 – Potchefstroom (2 Posts)

4. Cleaner Vacancies – Human Resource Management

Post Number: 23/317

Reference Number: HRM 35/2026

Number of Posts: 7

Centre

• Pretoria

5. Cleaner Vacancies – Operational Response Services

Post Number: 23/318

Number of Posts: 16

Reference Numbers

• ORS67/2026 – Rustenburg POP
• ORS68/2026 – Bloemhof POP
• ORS69/2026 – Head Office Pretoria
• ORS70/2026 – Queenstown POP
• ORS71/2026 – Sasolburg POP
• ORS72/2026 – Harrismith POP
• ORS73/2026 – Hazyview POP
• ORS74/2026 – Pienaar POP
• ORS75/2026 – Giyani POP
• ORS76/2026 – Lephalale POP
• ORS77/2026 – Pietermaritzburg POP
• ORS78/2026 – Durban POP
• ORS79/2026 – Cape Town POP
• ORS80/2026 – OR Tambo International Airport
• ORS81/2026 – Special Task Force Operations
• ORS82/2026 – Mobile Operations Bon Accord
• ORS83/2026 – Wonderboom Airport
• ORS84/2026 – National Heliport Pretoria West
• ORS85/2026 – National Heliport Technical Services
• ORS86/2026 – Support Services Auxiliary Services
• ORS87/2026 – National Operational Coordination

6. Garden Worker Vacancy

Post Number: 23/319

Reference Number: ORS88/2026

Posts: 1

Centre

• Faure POP, Cape Town

7. Messenger Vacancy

Post Number: 23/320

Reference Number: ORS89/2026

Posts: 1

Centre

• Maupa Naga, Pretoria

8. Garden Worker Vacancies

Post Number: 23/321

Posts: 2

Reference Numbers

• ORS90/2026 – Durban Harbour K9, Salmon Grove
• ORS91/2026 – National Intervention Unit, Bon Accord, Pretoria

9. Cleaner Vacancies – Detective and Forensic Services

Post Number: 23/322

Number of Posts: 19

Reference Numbers

• FS 49/2026 – National Head Office, Arcadia
• FS 50/2026 – Butterworth LCRC
• FS 51/2026 – Robert Sobukwe LCRC
• FS 52/2026 – Klerksdorp LCRC
• FS 53/2026 – Upington LCRC
• FS 54/2026 – Kroonstad LCRC
• FS 55/2026 – Lephalale LCRC
• FS 56/2026 – Cape Town
• FS 57/2026 – KwaMhlanga LCRC
• FS 58/2026 – Lydenburg LCRC
• FS 59/2026 – Lyttelton LCRC
• FS 60/2026 – KwaMashu
• FS 61/2026 – Silverton (2 Posts)
• FS 62/2026 – Gqeberha
• FS 63/2026 – Plattekloof (2 Posts)
• FS 64/2026 – Mayville (2 Posts)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• South African citizenship
• ABET Level 4, Grade 9 (Standard 7), or equivalent NQF Level 1 qualification recognised by SAQA
• Ability to read and write
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in English and at least one other official language
• Willingness to work extended hours when required

Knowledge and Skills

Successful applicants should have:

• Knowledge of cleaning materials and detergents
• Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety procedures
• Ability to operate basic equipment and machinery
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well within a team

Duties and Responsibilities

Cleaner

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Cleaning offices and SAPS facilities
• Dusting and polishing furniture
• Sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors
• Cleaning kitchens and bathrooms
• Removing refuse
• Washing state vehicles where required
• Maintaining hygienic working environments
• Loading and unloading goods
• Assisting with basic garden maintenance

Food Service Aid

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing meals and refreshments
• Serving food
• Cleaning kitchen equipment and utensils
• Maintaining hygiene standards
• Preparing dining halls
• Supporting food service operations

Garden Worker

Duties include:

• Maintaining gardens and lawns
• Watering plants
• Mowing grass
• Cutting edges
• Preparing flower beds
• Removing refuse
• Maintaining clean outdoor areas

Messenger

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering correspondence
• Sorting documents and parcels
• Recording deliveries
• Maintaining correspondence registers
• Photocopying documents
• Faxing and shredding documents

How to Apply

Applicants must submit:

• A completed new Z83 Application Form (2021 version)
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Important:

• Submit a separate application for every post you apply for.
• Clearly indicate the correct Post Number and Reference Number on your application.
• Applications must be submitted to the correct SAPS office using the address or email specified for that vacancy.
• Late applications will not be considered.

How to apply

Applicants must apply using the correct address or email address listed for the specific post and centre they are applying for.

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Application Addresses and Emails

Division: Human Resource Development:
Shorburg Building, 429 Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria
Email: hagenn@saps.gov.za

SAPS Academy Tshwane:
1 Rebecca Street, Pretoria West
Email: traincoladmin@saps.gov.za

SAPS Academy Bishop Lavis:
100 Myrtle Street, Bishop Lavis
Email: blahhrm@saps.gov.za / bishoplavis.sec@saps.gov.za

SAPS Academy Philippi:
55 New Eisleben Road, Philippi
Email: SwartlandE@saps.gov.za

SAPS Academy Bhisho:
R63 Konga Road, Bhisho
Email: MfenguXC@saps.gov.za / MdlankomoM@saps.gov.za

SAPS Academy Mthatha:
No. 1 Vukuzana Street, Police Camp Area, Mthatha, 5099
Email: DalindyeboT@saps.gov.za / DalasaM@saps.gov.za

SAPS Academy Graaff-Reinet:
22 College Road, Robert Sobukwe, 6280
Email: MeyerU@saps.gov.za / DeyselZ@saps.gov.za

SAPS Academy Ulundi:
Ingulube Street, Unit A, Ulundi
Email: MhlunguS@saps.gov.za

SAPS Academy Benoni:
36 Hospital Road, Northmead, Benoni
Email: theronjl@saps.gov.za

SAPS Academy Mankwe:
R510 Rustenburg to Northam Road, Mogwase
Email: KatjediMA@saps.gov.za

Crime Intelligence Head Office:
No. 463 Prieska Road, Erasmuskloof, 0181
Email: recruitment1@saps.gov.za / recruitment2@saps.gov.za

Human Resource Management, Pretoria:
Koedoe Building, 236 Pretorius Street, Corner Thabo Sehume and Pretorius Street, Koedoe Arcade, Pretoria, 0001
Email: MotsepaTebogo@saps.gov.za / LibanyanaNR@saps.gov.za

Operational Response Services, Limpopo:
No. 105 Hans van Rensburg Street, Polokwane
Email: olckersC@saps.gov.za

Detective and Forensic Services:
Postal Address: Private Bag X322, Pretoria, 0001
Hand Delivery: Corner Beckett and Pretorius Street, Strelitzia Building, Arcadia, 0083
Email: MohlalaM2@saps.gov.za

Important Closing Date

Applications close on 17 July 2026 at 16:00.

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.