Reminder: You can still join the SAPS, as vacancies are available

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is calling on people from the age of 18 to 30 to join the Service and serve their communities.

An official advert has been published and can be found on the SAPS website www.saps.gov.za under the careers section, and in various newspapers nationally, provincially and locally.

Young people who possess the required  leadership skills and who regard themselves as honest, focused and driven individuals, and are passionate about policing, are encouraged to apply.

Those who have a criminal record or any pending criminal charges, or have previously served in a government department and were dismissed due to misconduct, should not apply.

“To ensure that we enlist the ‘best-in-class’, all applicants will be subjected to fitness, psychometric and integrity testing, as well as medical evaluations during the recruitment, selection and enlistment process,” say the SAPS.

The closing date for applications is June 15, 2018, in KwaZulu-Natal, so apply ASAP!

Successful applicants will report for training in January 2019 for a period of 21 months.

Remuneration for the Induction Phase and Basic Training Phase will be a stipend of R4500.

Do you meet the requirements?

• Between the age of 18 and 30
• In possession of a Grade 12 certificate
• Proficient in at least two languages, of which one must be English
• Prepared to take the oath of office
• NO CRIMINAL RECORD/NO PENDING CRIMINAL CASES

If you answered yes to all these requirements, then apply now!

“This is a fantastic opportunity for the youth of this country who are promising, disciplined and have the right attitude to become members of the South African Police Service.

“The SAPS remains the number one choice of employment.

“The SAPS is currently on a nationwide recruitment drive to seek these young people who will one day ensure that the people of South Africa are safe and feel safe.

“Good luck to all the applicants; I look forward to meeting some of you during the recruitment drives,” said Lieutenant General Bonang Mgwenya, Deputy National Commissioner: Human Resources Management in the South African Police Service.

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The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Khehla Sithole, would like to encourage the youth of South Africa to be part of the SAPS family, as they endeavour to contribute to the grand economic strategy of this country by combating crime.

For more information, you are encouraged to seek application forms at your nearest police station or  visit www.saps.gov.za

Media enquiries: Colonel Athlenda Mathe on 0820408808 or send your enquiries to Mathea@saps.gov.za

Spokesperson for the SAPS Commissioner: Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo on 0825674153

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