South African Police Traineeship


Advertiser: South African Police Service
Location: Mpumalanga

The South African Police Service invites applications for enlistment in the Basic Police Development Learning Programme from young, energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit individuals, dedicated to serving their country by pursuing a career in policing. Basic enlistment requirements: Young South African men and women who apply to be appointed as a member in terms of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995) must:

- Apply on the form determined by the National Commissioner and affirm under oath or by way of a solemn declaration that the particulars furnished in the application, are the truth and correct;
- Be a South African citizen (documentary proof must be furnished);
- Be at least 18 and under 30 years of age (documentary proof must be furnished);
- Be in possession of a Grade 12 school certificate or National Certificate (Vocational) Safety in Society (documentary proof must be furnished);
- Submit him- 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 to the post for which he or she applies;
- Undergo a psychological assessment as determined by the National Commissioner and be found to comply with the profile of a police official;
- Be proficient in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
- Be prepared to take the oath of office;
- Be prepared to undergo such training as determined by the National Commissioner;
- Not have any tattoo marks which are visible and irreconcilable with the objectives of the Service;
- Have no previous criminal convictions and / or pending criminal, civil, disciplinary cases (applicants will allow his or her fingerprints to be taken and allow background enquiries to be made);
- Not have been declared unfit to possess a firearm;
- Be prepared to serve anywhere in the Republic;
- Preference will be given to applicants who are in possession of at least a light vehicle driver’s licence.

Applicants should be within the mass and height restriction. Height: Males: Not shorter than 1.6m; females: Not shorter than 1.55m. Body Mass Index of less than 30/waist circumference ≤ 102cm (males) and ≤ 88cm (females).

Basic Police Development Learning Programme:

Selected applicants will participate in a Basic Police Development Learning Programme (hereafter referred to as ‘the Programme’) for a period of 24 months.

The Programme will consist of three phases:
- Academy Phase: Ten months’ training at a designated SAPS Academy;
- Field Police Development Phase: Twelve months’ training at a designated Field Police Development police station;
- Integrated Assessment Phase: Two months assessment at a designated SAPS Academy.

During the Academy Phase of the Programme, the Service will provide free training gear, meals and accommodation to the police trainee. During the Field Police Development Phase of the Programme, the police trainee will be responsible for his / her own meals and accommodation. Trainees will also receive medical aid benefits for the duration of the 24 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. Remuneration (on completion of the training period) will be on the first notch of Band A (currently R123 687 per annum). In addition to this, appointees will receive the applicable service benefits.

Core functions: Successful candidates will serve as functional police officials. As such, they will be deployed to carry out one or more of the following functions:
- Prevent, combat and investigate crime;
- Maintain public order;
- Protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property;
- Uphold and enforce the law;

215 entry-level posts are available in the Basic Police Development Learning Programme. These are distributed as follows:

Name of Cluster: Pienaar (23 vacancies)
- Kanyamazane (x10 vacancies) Reference number: MP 33/10/2013
- Pienaar (13 vacancies) Reference number: MP 34/10/2013

Name of Cluster: Tonga (x10 vacancies)
- Komatipoort (x2 vacancies) Reference number: MP 35/10/2013
- Tonga (8 vacancies) Reference number: MP 36/10/2013

Name of Cluster: Lydenburg (x8 vacancies)
- Lydenburg Reference number: MP 37/10/2013
- Pilgrim’s Rest Reference number: MP 38/10/2013

Name of Cluster: Nelspruit(x2 vacancies)
- Ngodwana Reference number: MP 39/10/2013

Name of Cluster: Belfast(x8 vacancies)
- Belfast (x4 vacancies) Reference number: MP 40/10/2013
- Dullstroom (x1 vacancies) Reference number: MP 41/10/2013
- Machadodorp (x3 vacancies) Reference number: MP 42/10/2013

Name of Cluster: Middelburg (x14 vacancies)
- Hendrina Reference number: MP 43/10/2013

Name of Cluster: Vosman (x12 vacancies)
- Kriel (x4 vacancies) Reference number: MP 44/10/2013
- Ogies (x8 vacancies) Reference number: MP 45/10/2013

Name of Cluster: Standerton (x37 vacancies)
- Amersfoort (x11 vacancies) Reference number: MP 46/10/2013
- Morgenzon (x1 vacancies) Reference number: MP 47/10/2013
- Perdekop (x2 vacancies) Reference number: MP 48/10/2013
- Sakhile (x7 vacancies) Reference number: MP 49/10/2013
- Standerton (x8 vacancies) Reference number: MP 50/10/2013
- Volksrust (x7 vacancies) Reference number: MP 51/10/2013
- Wakkerstroom (x1 vacancies) Reference number: MP 52/10/2013

Name of Cluster: Elukwatini(x30 vacancies)
- Badplaas Reference number: MP 53/10/2013
- Carolina Reference number: MP 54/10/2013
- Ekulindeni Reference number: MP 55/10/2013
- Elukwatini Reference number: MP 56/10/2013
- Fernie Reference number: MP 57/10/2013
- Haartebeeskop Reference number: MP 58/10/2013

Name of Cluster: Secunda (x29 vacancies)
- Bethal (x1 vacancies) Reference number: MP 59/10/2013
- Emzinoni (x6 vacancies) Reference number: MP 60/10/2013
- Evander (x7 vacancies) Reference number: MP 61/10/2013
- Kinross (x2 vacancies) Reference number: MP 62/10/2013
- Leslie (x11 vacancies) Reference number: MP 63/10/2013
- Trichards (x2 vacancies) Reference number: MP 64/10/2013

Name of Cluster: Ermelo (x21 vacancies)
- Chrissiesmeer (x8 vacancies) Reference number: MP 65/10/2013
- Ermelo (x8 vacancies) Reference number: MP 66/10/2013
- Lothair (x5 vacancies) Reference number: MP 67/10/2013

Name of Cluster: Piet Retief(x20 vacancies)
- Dirkiesdorp (x5 vacancies) Reference number: MP 68/10/2013
- Mahamba (x8 vacancies) Reference number: MP 69/10/2013
- Piet Retief (x7 vacancies) Reference number: MP 70/10/2013

Name of Cluster: Balfour(x1 vacancies)
- Val (x1 vacancies) Reference number: MP 71/10/2013

Application process:

Complete an application form in your own handwriting. These application forms can be obtained from your nearest SAPS Recruitment Office or the Human Resource Official at local Police Stations. Applicants must take note of the fact that application forms and employment are not for sale and any payment offered by an applicant or promises provided in this regard will be investigated and may lead to criminal prosecution. Applicants may report such incidents to the National Anti-corruption Line at telephone number: 0800 701 701
- Specify the post you are applying for
- Make sure you have signed your application form.

Attach certified copies of your:
- ID Document
- Driver’s license
- Matric / Senior Certificate (Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification)
- Additional qualifications.

Applications can be directed to: The Provincial Commissioner, Personnel Management, South African Police Services, Private Bag X11299, Nelspruit 1200 or can be hand delivered to the Recruitment Office at the Ground Floor, 7 Ferreira Street, Nelspruit. Enquiries can be directed to Lt Col Mampa at (013) 762-4898 or (013) 762 4389 / 4810 / 4690 / 4811 / 4808 / 4809.

Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only.

Closing date: 22 November 2013

Definitions:

Internship:

There are basically two types of internships:

  • The Undergraduate Internship: Usually with bigger organisations that pick undergraduates to attend the internship. It often takes places during the holidays and the average durations is a few weeks. In most cases the intern will receive some sort of stipend or salary and this type of internship may lead to a job offer to the intern once he / she is finished with their studies.
  • The Graduate Internship: This type of internship could be paid or unpaid and it is to gain practical work experience after the qualification has been completed and in a job related to the qualification. It could be from a few weeks or even one or two years long. This type of internship could also lead to permanent employment.

Learnerships:

A learnership is an occupational qualification and it consists of theory and work-based experience and practical skills, with formal assessment and a qualification. At the end of the learnership the candidate may be offered permanent employment.

In-service training:

In-service training is to gain practical work experience during studies. It usually takes place after a few years of theory has been successfully completed. It is essential work experience that is part of the qualification and the in-service training is necessary to achieve the qualification. It could be paid or unpaid.