The South African Police Service (SAPS) hereby invites unemployed graduates who conform to the requirements for a twelve (12) months Graduate Recruitment Scheme.
The closing date for all applications is Friday, 17 May 2024.
SAPS Graduate Recruitment Scheme
The Graduate Recruitment Scheme is part of the National Human Resource Development Strategy and the National Skills Development Strategy.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Hold South African citizenship.
- Possess a National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, such as NCV L4.
- Have no previous criminal convictions or pending cases.
- Must be currently unemployed and have never been employed in the specific field of the advertised post or participated in a relevant internship program.
- Reside in the province where the post is being advertised.
Applicants are limited to applying for a maximum of three (3) positions and must complete a separate application form for each post reference number.
Internship Opportunities Available
Graduate Intern: Tertiary Qualification is required
Student Intern: Practical experience required by the Tertiary Institution in order for learners to finalise their qualification (letter from the Institution not older than two (2) years’ must be attached).
Career Opportunities: Internship Programme
Division / Province | Closing Date |
Eastern Cape | 2024-05-17 |
Free State | 2024-05-17 |
Gauteng | 2024-05-17 |
KwaZulu Natal | 2024-05-17 |
Limpopo | 2024-05-17 |
Mpumalanga | 2024-05-17 |
Northern Cape | 2024-05-17 |
North West | 2024-05-17 |
Western Cape | 2024-05-17 |
Crime Intelligence | 2024-05-17 |
Detective and Forensic Services | 2024-05-17 |
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations | 2024-05-17 |
Financial Management Services | 2024-05-17 |
Human Resource Management | 2024-05-17 |
Inspectorate | 2024-05-17 |
Legal Services | 2024-05-17 |
Technology Management Services | 2024-05-17 |
Protection and Security Services | 2024-05-17 |
Supply Chain Management | 2024-05-17 |
VISPOL and Operations | 2024-05-17 |
Human Resource Development | 2024-05-17 |
Component Auxilary Services | 2024-05-17 |
Component Internal Audit | 2024-05-17 |
Component Crime Registrar | 2024-05-17 |
Corporate Support | 2024-05-17 |
Component Presidential Protection Services | 2024-05-17 |
How to Apply
Only the official application form for the Graduate Recruitment Scheme programme (available on the SAPS website) will be accepted: Graduate Recruitment Scheme Application Form
Follow these instructions when applying:
- Applicant allowed to apply for a maximum of three (3) positions on each advert)
- Separate application form must be submitted for each reference number.
NB: Please Complete the form in your own handwriting in black ink, applicants with disabilities may apply
utilizing accessible methods of application (Documentation proof disabilitiy to be attached) and attach the following:
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copies of ID,
- Certified Copies of Senior Certificate and Qualifications (if applicable)