Friday deadline for SAPS recruitment drive

There are only four days left before the closing of the SA Police Service recruitment drive.

Aspiring police officers have until Friday, 18 July to submit their applications for the training programme.

While the police service aims to recruit 5 500 aspiring police officers, it received more than 67 000 applications for the Basic Police Learning Development Programme (BPLDP) in the first 24 hours of its opening.

The e-recruitment drive to join the police ranks was officially launched on 30 June.

“The SAPS is utilising an electronic recruitment system, through which youth from all walks of life can submit their applications to be considered for the entry-level police trainee posts.

“The shift to a digital platform is expected to reduce paperwork, curb corruption and nepotism, and prevent lost applications.

“It will also enhance fairness, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and improve the integrity and speed of the recruitment process,” said SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe.

The recruitment process is open to young men and women aged 18 to 35 who want to join as police trainees for the 2025/26 financial year.

“Qualifying young men and women without criminal records or pending criminal cases are encouraged to apply by visiting www.saps.gov.za/careers, then select the e-Recruitment portal from the drop-down menu,” said Mathe.

Applicants will be subjected to a rigorous selection process, which includes psychometric, integrity, physical fitness assessments and fingerprint/vetting screening, as well as medical evaluations.

Successful recruits will undergo nine month-long training at the SAPS training academies nationwide and receive a monthly stipend of R4 500.

#sapsHQ 4 Days Left – #PoliceTrainees Vacancies
Do not miss the opportunity to serve your community and start a meaningful career in law enforcement.
The SAPS is hiring young men and women aged 18 to 35 to join as police trainees for the 2025/2026 financial year.
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