The South African Police Service is recruiting for entry level Police Trainees and invites applications from all races and gender, i.e. from young, energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit individuals, dedicated to serving their country by pursuing a career in Policing.

Post title: Police Trainee
Reference: TRAINEE2025/2026
Act of Appointment: SAPS Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995).

Remuneration:

In addition to this, appointees will receive the applicable service benefits from Probation Phase.

NOTE: Applicants in possession of a three (3) year National Diploma / Degree recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level in Law / Policing / Criminology / Law Enforcement / Forensic Investigation / IT, will be considered for placement in the following units:

• Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI)
• Detective and Forensic Service
• Crime Intelligence (CI)

Successful candidates will be enlisted as Police Trainees on contract.

Core Functions:

The core functions of the post, on successful completion of training, are as follows:

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

NB: For a detailed advertisement, please visit the South African Police Service website on:
https://www.saps.gov.za

Interested applicants should submit their applications online through the SAPS Website, on the Careers link provided.

Applicants should take note that they are limited to one application, the system is restricted and will only accept one application.

The South African Police Service is under no obligation to enlist any person who applied in terms of this advertisement.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 18 JULY 2025.

Signature: L. Nthuwa
Date: 2025/06/28

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