KZN SAPS : 2024/2025 Basic Policing Traineeship Programme
Closing Date: 15 JUNE 2024
The South African Police Service invites applications from all races and gender for Enlistment in the Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP) 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 application form determined by the National Commissioner and affirm under oath or by way of a solemn declaration that the information furnished in the application form is true and correct;
- Be a South African citizen of which documentary proof must be furnished;
- Be at least eighteen (18) and under thirty (30) years of age of which documentary proof must be furnished (APPLICANTS MUST BE UNDER THE AGE OF 30 YEARS BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT);
- Be in possession of a Grade 12 school certificate or National Certificate (Vocational) Safety in Society of which documentary proof must be furnished (2024 matriculants are welcome to apply and before enlistment proof of successful completion of Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) must be submitted. As an interim arrangement kindly submit proof of Statement of Symbols, reflecting a pass rate for Senior Certificate); An aggregate of “4” and above in English may serve as an advantage;
- Must be in possession of a valid light motor vehicle driver’s licence. Only 10% of the total allocation of trainees will be allowed without a driver’s licence;
- 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 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 of which will be visible when wearing the SAPS summer uniform;
- Have no previous criminal convictions and/or pending criminal, civil, disciplinary cases and such person shall 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;
- Must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of less than 30; and
- Male applicants must have a Waist circumference £ 102cm and Female applicants must have a maximum waist circumference of 88cm.
All applicants will be subjected to a 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 criminal record, qualifications, driver’s license, citizenship and residential address of each applicant. Applicants in possession of valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle will receive preference. Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification. Applicants who previously served in a Government Department and who were dismissed as a result of misconduct are excluded. In view of the physical demands of the Basic Police Development Learning Programme, applicants with chronic diseases, physical impairments or any other health condition that may lead to interruption of the training programme, will be excluded from participation in the programme. Such applicants’ failure to disclose the conditions will result in their withdrawal from the programme on the determination thereof.
The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31st of January 2024 provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample in order to determine their forensic DMA profile. The forensic DMA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the Elimination Index of the National Forensic DMA Database.
Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP)
Successful applicants will participate in the Basic Police Development Learning Programme (hereafter referred to as the PROGRAMME) for a period of 21 (twenty one) months. Remuneration for Induction Phase and Basic Training Phase will be a stipend of R4500-00. The PROGRAMME shall consist of three phases:
- Induction Phase
- One (1) month at a designated police station;
- Basic Training Phase
- Eight (8) months Basic Training at a designated SAPS Academy (with practical training at a designated police station);
- Probation Phase
- After successful completion of the Induction and the Basic training Phases, the police trainee shall be appointed as a member of the Service under probation for a period of 12 months.
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.
Remuneration during the Probation Phase (on completion of the training period) will be on the first notch of Band A (currently R164 109 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
How To Apply
- Application forms are obtainable at all local police stations. The application form must be completed in your own handwriting and must be handed in at your nearest police station.
- 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 which 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 • Additional qualifications, • Proof of residence.
- You are advised to apply for posts within your province, close to your place of
- residence.
- Visit your nearest police stations in order to obtain application forms.
- Application forms must be hand delivered to
- (a) Your nearest Police Station (HRM office)
VACANCIES: KWAZULU-NATAL
AMAJUBA 38 ILEMBE 27CHARLESTOWN KZN T1 / 05 / 2024 KWADAKUZA KZN T47 / 05 / 2024 GROENVLEI KZN T2 / 05 / 2024 MAPHUMULO KZN T48 / 05 / 2024 HATTINGSPRUIT KZN T3 / 05 / 2024 NDWEDWE KZN T49 / 05 / 2024 INGOGO KZN T4 / 05 / 2024 NEWARK KZN T50 / 05 / 2024 KINGSLEY KZN T5 / 05 / 2024 NSUZE KZN T51 / 05 / 2024 MADADENI KZN T6 / 05 / 2024 NYONI KZN T52 / 05 / 2024 NORMANDIEN KZN T7 / 05 / 2024 SUNDUMBILI KZN T53 / 05 / 2024 OSIZWENI KZN T8 / 05 / 2024 UMHLALI KZN T54 / 05 / 2024 |
ETHEKWINI CENTRAL 10 UGU 18CATOR MANOR KZN T9 / 05 / 2024 DUDUDU KZN T55 / 05 / 2024 SYDENHAM KZN T10 / 05 / 2024 HARDING KZN T56 / 05 / 2024 |
ETHEKWINI INNER NORTH 13HIBBERDENE KZN T57 / 05 / 2024 GREENWOOD PARK KZN T11 / 05 / 2024 MEHLOMNYAMA KZN T58 / 05 / 2024 INANDA KZN T12 / 05 / 2024 SAWOTI KZN T59 / 05 / 2024 KWAMASHU E KZN T13 / 05 / 2024 SOUTHPORT KZN T60 / 05 / 2024 |
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ETHEKWINI INNER-OUTER WEST 33TAYLORS HALT KZN T66 / 05 / 2024 HILLCREST KZN T19 / 05 / 2024 TOWN HILL KZN T67 / 05 / 2024 INCHANGA KZN T20 / 05 / 2024 |
UMGUNGUNDLOVU NORTH 25KWADABEKA KZN T21 / 05 / 2024 CRAMOND KZN T68 / 05 / 2024 MPUMALANGA-KZN KZN T22 / 05 / 2024 DALTON KZN T69 / 05 / 2024 UMSUNDUZI KZN T23 / 05 / 2024 HARBURG KZN T70 / 05 / 2024 |
ETHEKWINI OUTER NORTH 10MOOI RIVER KZN T71 / 05 / 2024 DURBAN NORTH KZN T24 / 05 / 2024 MOUNTAIN RISE KZN T72 / 05 / 2024 PHOENIX KZN T25 / 05 / 2024 MPOPHOMENI KZN T73 / 05 / 2024 TONGAAT KZN T26 / 05 / 2024 NEW HANNOVER KZN T74 / 05 / 2024 |
ETHEKWINI OUTER SOUTH 13NOTTINGHAM ROAD KZN T75 / 05 / 2024 BHEKITHEMBA KZN T27 / 05 / 2024 RIETVLEI KZN T76 / 05 / 2024 ISIPINGO KZN T28 / 05 / 2024 UMKHANYAKUDE 36 UMBUMBULU KZN T29 / 05 / 2024 EZIBAYENI KZN T77 / 05 / 2024 UMKOMAAS KZN T30 / 05 / 2024 HLUHLUWE KZN T78 / 05 / 2024 |
HARRY GWALA 39INGWAVUMA KZN T79 / 05 / 2024 BULWER KZN T31 / 05 / 2024 JOZINI KZN T80 / 05 / 2024 CREIGHTON KZN T32 / 05 / 2024 KWAMSANE KZN T81 / 05 / 2024 EVATT KZN T33 / 05 / 2024 MBAZWANA KZN T82 / 05 / 2024 FRANKLIN KZN T34 / 05 / 2024 MKHUZE KZN T83 / 05 / 2024 HIMEVILLE KZN T35 / 05 / 2024 |
KING CETSHWAYO 34INTSIKENI KZN T36 / 05 / 2024 EMPANGENI KZN T41 / 05 / 2024 IXOPO KZN T37 / 05 / 2024 MBONGOLWANE KZN T42 / 05 / 2024 KOKSTAD KZN T38 / 05 / 2024 MELMOTH KZN T43 / 05 / 2024 SWARTBERG KZN T39 / 05 / 2024 MTUNZINI KZN T44 / 05 / 2024 UMZIMKHULU KZN T40 / 05 / 2024 NTAMBANANA KZN T45 / 05 / 2024 |
UMZINYATHI 23RICHARDS BAY KZN T46 / 05 / 2024 DUNDEE KZN T84 / 05 / 2024 |
UTHUKELA 49GLENCOE KZN T85 / 05 / 2024 AMANGWE KZN T92 / 05 / 2024 HELPMEKAAR KZN T86 / 05 / 2024 BERGVILLE KZN T93 / 05 / 2024 MSINGA KZN T87 / 05 / 2024 EMATSHENI KZN T94 / 05 / 2024 MUDEN KZN T88 / 05 / 2024 ESTCOURT KZN T95 / 05 / 2024 NONDWENI KZN T89 / 05 / 2024 EZAKHENI KZN T96 / 05 / 2024 NQUTHU KZN T90 / 05 / 2024 LADYSMITH KZN T97 / 05 / 2024 WASBANK KZN T91 / 05 / 2024 NTABAMHLOPHE KZN T98 / 05 / 2024 |
ZULULAND 55 UPPERTUGELA KZN T99 / 05 / 2024 BABANANGO KZN T102 / 05 / 2024 VAN REENEN KZN T100 / 05 / 2024 CEZA KZN T103 / 05 / 2024 WEENEN KZN T101 / 05 / 2024 HLOBANE KZN T104 / 05 / 2024 LOUWSBERG KZN T105 / 05 / 2024 MAHLABATHINI KZN T106 / 05 / 2024 MONDLO KZN T107 / 05 / 2024 MPUNGAMHLOPHE KZN T108 / 05 / 2024 NGOME KZN T109 / 05 / 2024 NONGOMA KZN T110 / 05 / 2024 PAULPIETERSBURG KZN T111 / 05 / 2024 PONGOLA KZN T112 / 05 / 2024 VRYHEID KZN T113 / 05 / 2024 |
Physical Addreses
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HARRY GWALA |
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ILEMBE |
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UGU |
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UMKHANYAKUDE |
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UMZINYATHI |
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UTHUKELA |
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ZULULAND |
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Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. The South African Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity through the filling of these posts. The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill the advertised posts. If you have not received feedback from the South African Police Service within 3 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.