The South African Police Service (SAPS) is inviting suitably qualified and committed individuals to apply for the position of Student Police Trainee. This opportunity is offered under a fixed-term contract with the aim of equipping recruits with foundational knowledge, discipline, and practical skills through the Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP). Successful candidates will undergo comprehensive training and may be appointed as Police Officials upon satisfactory completion of the programme.
Participate in the Basic Police Development Learning Programme.
Prevent, combat, and investigate crime.
Maintain public order and safety.
Protect and secure all inhabitants of the Republic of South Africa and their property.
Uphold and enforce the law in accordance with constitutional principles and the SAPS Code of Conduct.
Requirements
Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished;
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age not older than thirty-five (35) years of age at the time of the closing date for applications stipulated in the relevant advertisement, of which documentary proof must be furnished;
Submit himself or herself to a physical medical examination as determined by the National Commissioner and must be found to be physically, medically and mentally fit for appointment in the service;
Undergo a psychological integrity assessment as determined by the National Commissioner and be found to comply with the profile of a police official;
Be in possession of a grade 12 school certificate or equivalent qualification of which documentary proof must be furnished;
Be proficient in at least English one other official language;
Be prepared to take the oath of office;
Be prepared to undergo such training as, where when determined by the National Commissioner;
Not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
Not have been declared unfit to possess a firearm;
Not have any previous criminal convictions or any pending criminal cases;
Not have been dismissed for serious misconduct from the employ of a previous employer, where such dismissal relates to any act of dishonesty or violence; sexual harassment or is drug related
Allow a buccal sample his or her fingerprints to be taken and verified against the criminal record system;
Allow background enquiries to be made;
Be prepared to undergo security vetting obtain the level of security clearance determined by the National Commissioner
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