Police Trainee – Join South African Police Service
South African Police Service
Job description
About the role
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is recruiting a large cohort of Police Trainees to strengthen national security. Successful candidates will undergo basic police development training and be deployed across the Republic of South Africa.
Key responsibilities
- Prevent, combat and investigate crime.
- Maintain public order.
- Protect citizens and their property.
- Uphold and enforce the law.
Required profile
- South African citizenship.
- Senior Certificate or equivalent plus a minimum NQF Level 6 qualification (e.g., Bachelor’s degree or three‑year diploma).
- Fluency in at least two official languages, one of which must be English.
- Age between 18 and 30 years.
- No criminal convictions, pending cases, or disqualifying tattoos.
- Willingness to take the oath of office and undergo extensive vetting, including fingerprinting, medical, fitness, psychological and integrity assessments.
- Ability to meet physical standards (BMI < 30, waist ≤ 102 cm for males, ≤ 88 cm for females).
- Readiness to serve and train anywhere in South Africa.
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