The SAPS offers careers in various fields. If you join the SAPS you can either become a police official or a civilian employee. Police officials are employed in terms of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995). Civilian employees are employed in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No 103 of 1994).
Security Officer
Requirements
- Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post;
- Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
- Be a South African Citizen;
- Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending;
- Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification;
- Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4;
- Registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA);
- Be in possession of at least a Grade C security certificate or higher;
- Not declared unfit to possess a firearm;
- Be willing to undergo firearm competency training;
- Be willing to maintain firearm competency;
- Must have no criminal record or pending criminal / departmental cases;
- Degree / Diploma in the field of security will be an added advantage;
- Relevant courses in the field of the post as well as valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle will serve as an advantage;
- Be willing to work shifts and extended hours.
General Worker
Requirements
- Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions\of the post;
- Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
- Be a South African Citizen;
- Must have no previous criminal/departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending;
- Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification;
- A Grade 10 qualification will serve as an advantage;
- Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills; be able to read and write;
- The ability to operate elementary machines and equipment;
- Willing to work extended hours, when necessary.
HOW TO APPLY
The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted.
All instructions on the application form must be adhered to.
Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application.
- The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae as well as copies of an applicant’s ID, Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation and proof of the relevant experience in the field of the post and motor vehicle driver’s license (where required) must be submitted together with the application form.
- The copies do not have to be certified and original documentation must be produced during the selection process as requested.
- Qualifications and driver’s licenses submitted will be subjected to verification checking with the relevant institutions. The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks.
- Appointments will be made in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 (ACT NO. 103 OF 1994): as applicable to the post environment.
- Applications must be mailed timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
- The closing date for applications is 2022-11-25 at 15:00
