South African Police Service (Saps) Student - Tra26/27 (X5500 Posts)

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**Overview** This is an external advertisement for 5500 Student posts within the South African Police Service (SAPS) for the TRA26/27 intake. The appointment is governed by the SAPS Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995). This is a contract position offered at a national level, with a stipend of R5,000.00. The role involves undergoing training to become a police official. **What you will do** As a police official in the South African Police Service, your core functions will include: * Preventing, combating, and investigating crime. * Maintaining public order. * Protecting and securing the inhabitants of the Republic and their property. * Upholding and enforcing the law. You will also be prepared to undergo training as and when determined by the National Commissioner. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Must apply on the form determined by the National Commissioner and affirm under oath or solemn declaration that particulars furnished are true and correct. * Must be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa (documentary proof required). * Must 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 (documentary proof required). * Must submit to and be found physically, medically, and mentally fit for appointment in the service as determined by the National Commissioner. * Must undergo a psychological and integrity assessment as determined by the National Commissioner and comply with the profile of a police official. * Must be in possession of a Grade 12 school certificate or equivalent qualification (documentary proof required). * Must be proficient in at least English and one other official language. * Must be prepared to take the oath of office. * Must be prepared to undergo such training as, where, and when determined by the National Commissioner. * Must not have any tattoo marks visible when wearing any uniform of the Service. * Must not have been declared unfit to possess a firearm. * Must not have any previous criminal convictions or any pending criminal cases. * Must not have been dismissed for serious misconduct from a previous employer, where such dismissal relates to dishonesty, violence, sexual harassment, or is drug-related. * Must allow a buccal sample and fingerprints to be taken and verified against the criminal record system. * Must allow background enquiries to be made. * Must be prepared to undergo security vetting and obtain the level of security clearance determined by the National Commissioner. * Must be prepared to serve anywhere in the Republic. * All applicants will be subjected to fitness, psychometric, and integrity testing, as well as a medical evaluation and interview during the recruitment, selection, and enlistment process. * The SAPS will verify qualifications, driver’s license (where applicable), citizenship, and residential address of each applicant. * Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening, reference checking, social media presence, and fingerprint verification to establish whether any illicit activity has been recorded or is pending against candidates. * Applicants who previously served in a Government Department and who were dismissed because of misconduct will not be considered for appointment in the South African Police Service (SAPS). * In view of the physical demands of the Basic Police Development Learning Programme, applicants with chronic diseases, physical impairments, or any other health condition that may lead to interruption of the training programme, may be excluded from participation. Failure to disclose any such health condition may result in withdrawal from the programme. **Who should apply** The South African Police Service is seeking South African citizens between 18 and 35 years of age who are physically, medically, and mentally fit to become police officials. Candidates must possess a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent, be proficient in English and at least one other official language, and have a clear personal record regarding criminal convictions, previous dismissals for serious misconduct, and fitness to possess a firearm. Applicants should be prepared to undergo extensive training, vetting processes, and to serve anywhere nationally. Preference will be given to applicants who possess a valid driver’s license for a light motor vehicle and hold one of the following qualifications: a relevant three-year tertiary qualification (NQF 6 or higher) such as in Criminal Law, Policing, or Forensic Investigation; any other three-year tertiary qualification (NQF 6 or higher); or a Grade 12 school certificate with minimum requirements for admission to a bachelor’s degree. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-police-service-saps-student-tra2627-x5500-posts Source: govpage

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