SAPS Job Vacancies 2026:How To Apply ,SAPS Salaries

The South African Police Service (SAPS) Invites the South African youth to Apply for the SAPS Announced training Opportunities ,This Guide well describe Steps to Apply ,SAPS Application Requirements, and Amount of salaries of SAps.

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SAPS General Application Requirements

Someone who applies to be appointed in terms of the SAPS Act, 1995 must –

fill out the official application form and affirm under oath or by means of a solemn declaration that the information he/she supplied on the application, is true and correct
have permanent residency in the Republic of South Africa (RSA), of which he/she must give documentary proof
be at least 18 years old, but younger than 30 years (documentary proof is needed)
undergo a physical and medical examination as determined by the SAPS, and must be found to be physically and mentally fit to be appointed in the post for which he/she applies
undergo a psychological assessment as determined by the National Commissioner of the SAPS, and must be found to fit the profile of a police official
have a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification, of which he/she must present documentary proof
be fluent in English and at least one other official language
be prepared to take the oath of office
be prepared to undergo any training as determined by the National Commissioner of the SAPS
not have any visible tattoos that are contrary to the objectives of the SAPS
not have previous criminal convictions
let his/her fingerprints be taken
be prepared to have his/her background checked
be prepared to serve anywhere in South Africa.

How To Apply For SAPS Vacancies:

Download the official application form for the Graduate Recruitment Scheme Internship programme from the SAPS website.
Follow all the instructions on the application form.
Attach the post particulars and reference number of the post to the application.
Submit your Curriculum Vitae (CV) with your application form.
Include Certified copies of your ID, NSC and all post-school educational qualifications.
Submit your application form to the relevant parties.

Applicants are encouraged to adhere to the instructions on the application, as failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. Applicants are also required to attach the post particulars and post reference number to the application form, as it allows the official to know exactly what they are applying for.

When submitting the application form, applicants should ensure that the certified documents attached are no older than 3 months. Applicants should note that no faxed or emailed applications will be considered.