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10 000 ENTRY LEVEL POLICE TRAINEES 2024/2025 INTAKE

onlineinc teamAugust 7, 2023

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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).

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POST TITLE: POLICE TRAINEE

Remuneration:

INSTITUTION PHASE (BASIC TRAINING IN THE ACADEMIES)

Stipend: R4500 per month

PROBATION PHASE (AFTER TRAINING IN THE ACADEMIES)

Salary notch: R216 033 per annum

CORE FUNCTIONS:

The core functions of the posts, on successful completion of the training, are as follows:

Prevent, combat and investigate crime;
Maintain public order;

Protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property; and
Uphold and enforce the law

REQUIREMENTS:

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 enquiries to be made Not have any tattoo marks of 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;