SAPS Vacancies | Police Trainee Application Form

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced career vacancies for patriotic citizens who are willing to fill the vacant positions through Police Trainees in the Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP).

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South African Police Service (SAPS) Job Vacancies

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is embarking on the recruitment of patriotic citizens who are willing to protect and proud to serve the country by pursuing a career as entry Police Trainees for enlistment in the Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP).

The South African Police Service (SAPS) invites unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 35 to apply for Police Trainees for the 2026.

During the Basic Training Phase of the PROGRAMME, the Service shall provide free training gear, meals, and accommodation to the police trainee.

Trainees will also receive medical aid benefits for the duration of the 21-month Basic Training Learning Programme. Upon successful completion of the Basic Training Learning Programme trainees will be considered for permanent appointment as members of the SAPS at the rank of Constable.

Placement: Successful candidates will be trained at any SAPS Academy in South Africa and will be placed at any Police Station / Unit in South Africa after completion of the Institution Phase.

Advertisements for SAPS Traineeship and Vacancies

Job Title	Remuneration Level	Location	Closing Date
Police Trainees 2024/2025	R4500 Stipend per month	National	2023/08/31

SAPS Application Documents

Attached uncertified copies of the following documents for your application form:

Identity Document; Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification:
Tertiary Qualifications;
Academic Record;
Driver’s license (where applicable);
Testimonial (School / Church/ Traditional Leaders) Service Certificates of previous employers (if applicable)

Applicants to undergo and pass a medical examination (Body Mass Index of ≤ 30 / Waist circumference ≤ 102 cm (males) and ≤ 88 cm (females)

If an applicant is short-listed, it can be expected of him/her to undergo a personal interview.

Shortlisted applicants for appointment may be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register will be disqualified from appointment.

South African Police Service (SAPS) – Police Trainee Requirements

Applicants who wish to join SAPS Police Training College must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Have permanent residence in the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished;
Be in possession of a grade 12 school certificate or equivalent qualification of which documentary proof must be furnished;
A valid driving license for at least a light motor vehicle will serve as an advantage;
Be proficient in at least English and one other official language;
Be at least eighteen (18) and under thirty-five (35) years of age of which documentary proof must be furnished;
Have no previous criminal convictions and shall allow his or her fingerprints to be taken and background inquiries to be made
Not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
Be prepared to take the oath of office;
Submit himself or herself to a physical medical examination as determined by the National Commissioner, and must be found to be physically and mentally fit for appointment in the post for which he or she applies;
Undergo and pass a psychological assessment as determined by the National Commissioner and be found to comply with the profile of a police official:
Be prepared to successfully undergo such training as determined by the National Commissioner;
Be prepared to serve anywhere in the Republic of South Africa.

How to Apply for SAPS Police Trainee College

Interested applicants should submit their applications on the official application form, which can be obtained free of charge from any Police Station / SAPS Recruitment office.

Go to SAPS Website (https://www.saps.gov.za)
Download SAPS Police Trainee Application Form PDF
Fill out all required field

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.

Where to Submit SAPS Police Trainee Application Form

Applications must be hand-delivered timeously at the local Police Stations during office hours. Contact details for the relevant Provinces will be published on the website. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.

SAPS Selection Process

All applicants who qualified for SAPS Police Trainee will be subjected to fitness, psychometric, and integrity testing as well as medical evaluation and will be interviewed during the recruitment, selection, and enlistment process. The SAPS will also verify the qualifications, driver’s licence, where applicable, citizenship, and residential address of each applicant.

Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening, reference checking, and fingerprint verification to establish whether any illicit activity has been recorded or is pending against candidates.