South African Police Service (SAPS): Police Trainees / Internships 2027

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**Overview** The South African Police Service (SAPS) is recruiting for entry-level Police Trainees. This is an opportunity for young, energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit individuals, from all races and gender, who are dedicated to serving their country by pursuing a career in Policing. The remuneration during training for this Post Title, Police Trainee (Reference No: TRA26/27), is R5,000.00 per month. Appointment is made under the SAPS Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995). **What you will do** Key responsibilities for a Police Trainee include: * 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. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished; * Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and 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; * 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 and one other official language; * Be prepared to take the oath of office; * Be prepared to undergo such training as, where and 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 and his or her fingerprints to be taken and verified against the criminal record system; * Allow background enquiries to be made; * Submit himself or herself to a physical and 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 and integrity assessment as determined by the National Commissioner and be found to comply with the profile of a police official; * Be prepared to undergo security vetting and obtain the level of security clearance determined by the National Commissioner; * Be prepared to serve anywhere in the Republic. Please Note that preference will be given to applicants with a valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle, including the following qualifications: * Applicants in possession of a relevant three (3) years tertiary qualification (NQF 6 or higher) i.e. Criminal Law / Policing / Forensic investigation etc.; * Applicants in possession of other three (3) years tertiary qualification (NQF 6 or higher; * Applicants in possession of Grade 12 school certificate with the minimum requirements for admission to bachelor’s degree. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for young, energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit South African citizens aged between 18 and 35 years, who are dedicated to a career in Policing. Candidates must hold a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent, be proficient in English and one other official language, and be prepared to take an oath of office and undergo extensive training, physical and medical examinations, psychological and integrity assessments, and security vetting. Applicants must not have visible tattoos when in uniform, no criminal record or pending cases, and not have been dismissed for serious misconduct related to dishonesty, violence, sexual harassment, or drug-related offenses. The successful candidate must also be prepared to serve anywhere in South Africa. Preference will be given to applicants who possess a valid driver’s license for a light motor vehicle, and those with a relevant three-year tertiary qualification (NQF 6 or higher) in fields such as Criminal Law, Policing, or Forensic Investigation, or any other NQF 6 or higher tertiary qualification, or a Grade 12 certificate with minimum requirements for bachelor’s degree admission. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.graduates24.com/south-african-police-service-saps-police-trainees-internships-2027 Source: graduate24

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