SAPS is hiring 10 000 entry Level Police Trainees 2024 intake

Apply for 10 000 entry Level Police Trainees opportunities

Program Objective

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is embarking on the recruitment of patriotic citizens who are willing to protect and proud to serve the country by pursuing a career as entry Police Trainees for enlistment in the Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP).

Stipend: R4500 per month

Salary notch: R216 033 per annum (After the training)

Duties and responsibilities 

• Prevent, combat and investigate crime
• Maintain public order
• Protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property; and
• Uphold and enforce the law

Minimum requirements 

• Have permanent residence in the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished
• Be in possession of a grade 12 school certificate or equivalent qualification of which documentary proof must be furnished
• A valid driving license for at least a light motor vehicle will serve as an advantage
• Be proficient in at least English and one other official language
• Be at least eighteen (18) and under thirty-five (35) years of age of which documentary proof must be furnished
• 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 when wearing any uniform of the Service
• Be prepared to take the oath of office
• Submit himself or herself to a physical medical examination as determined by the National Commissioner  and must be found to be physically and mentally fit for appointment in the post for which he or she applies
• Undergo and pass a psychological assessment as determined by the National Commissioner and be found to comply with the profile of a police official
• Be prepared to successfully undergo such training as determined by the National Commissioner
• Be prepared to serve anywhere in the Republic of South Africa

Please take note of the following:

Interested applicants should submit their applications on the official application form. Download SAPS Application form here

All instructions on the application form must be adhered to, failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. Applications must be hand delivered timeously at the local Police Stations during office hours. Contact details for the relevant Provinces will be published on the website. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.

 Attached uncertified copies of the following documents to your application form:

• Identity Document
• Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Tertiary Qualifications
• Academic Record
• Driver’s license (where applicable)
• Testimonial (School / Church / Traditional Leaders)
• Service Certificates of previous employers (if applicable)

Location: South Africa

if an applicant has not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, it should be accepted that such applicant was unsuccessful in his or her application.

How to apply 

Applications must be hand delivered timeously at the local Police Stations during office hours.

Find more application information here

Closing date : 31 August 2023