NATIONAL NEWS - The South African Police Service (SAPS) is calling on people from all walks of life between the ages of 18 and 30 to join the SAPS.
An official advert has been published and can be found on the SAPS website www.saps.gov.za under the careers section, and in various newspapers nationally, provincially and locally.
Young people who possess leadership skills and regard themselves as honest, focused and highly driven, and are passionate about policing, are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must, however, ensure that they have never been caught on the wrong side of the law. Those who have a criminal record or pending criminal charges, as well as those who have previously served in a government department and were dismissed due to misconduct, should not apply.
“To ensure that we enlist the “cream of the crop” and only the right people into the service, all applicants will be subjected to 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,” said the SAPS.
Successful applicants will report for training in January 2019 for a period of 21 months. Remuneration for the Induction Phase and Basic Training Phase will be a stipend of R4500.
The programme consists of three phases:
- Induction Phase: One month at a designated police station;
- Basic Training Phase: Eight months Basic Training at a designated SAPS Academy;
- Probation Phase: After successful completion of the Induction and the Basic Training Phase, the police trainee shall be appointed as a member of the SAPS under probation for a period of 12 months.
So, do you possess the following minimum requirements?
- Between the age of 18 and 30
- In possession of a Grade 12 certificate
- Proficient in at least two languages, of which one must be English
- Prepared to take the oath of office
- No criminal record / no criminal pending cases
If you answered yes to all these requirements, then what are you waiting for? NOW is your time to join the Service.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for the youth of this country who are promising, disciplined and have the right attitude to become members of the South African Police Service. The SAPS remains the number one choice of employment. The SAPS is currently on a nationwide recruitment drive to seek these young people who will one day ensure that the people of South Africa are safe and feel safe. Good luck to all the applicants, I look forward to meeting some of you during the recruitment drives,” said Lieutenant General Bonang Mgwenya, Deputy National Commissioner Human Resources Management in the South African Police Service.
The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Khehla Sithole, would like to encourage the youth of South Africa to be part of the SAPS family, as they endeavour to contribute to the grand economic strategy of this country by combating the scourge of crime.
For more information, you are encouraged to seek application forms at your nearest police station or visit www.saps.gov.za.
