SAPS Forensics: 2024 Graduate / Internship Programme

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CLOSING DATE: 13 March 2024
Location: Head Office and all Provinces

The South African Police Service hereby invites unemployed graduates who conform to the requirements for a twelve (12) months Graduate Recruitment Scheme at Office of the Component: Forensics. The Graduate Recruitment Scheme is part of the National Human Resource Development Strategy and the National Skills Development Strategy.

Requirements:

  • Be a South African citizen;
  • Must be in possession of National Senior Certificate / Senior Certificate / National Certificate Vocational (level 4);
  • Must have no previous criminal conviction(s) or case(s) pending;
  • Applicants must be unemployed, never employed in field of the advertised post and never participated in an Internship programme relevant to the field of the post
  • Proof of residential address to be attached;
  • Applicants are restricted to apply for only three (3) positions and complete separate application forms for each post reference number.

Intern categories with minimum requirements:

Graduate Intern: Tertiary Qualification is required (Statement of Results must be attached).

Student Intern: Practical experience required by the Tertiary Institution in order for learners to finalise their qualification (letter from the Institution must be attached).

NB: Stipend for each category will be determined by the Divisional Commissioner Human Resource Development: South African Police Service

NATIONAL LEVEL: HEAD OFFICE

The following posts are advertised for consideration in terms of the Graduate Recruitment Scheme into the South African Police Service.

Division Financial Management and Administration

Financial Administrative Intern[x1]

Section: Budget Management

Location: Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng

Ref NumberFMA INT1 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • *Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in B ComAccounting / Bachelors of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / B Com in Financial Management / Cost Management and Accounting / Public Finance Management and Administration,recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: General administration; Registering correspondence and all related accounting transactions; Compiling monthly payroll certificate; Verification of overtime claims; Safekeeping and proper management of face value book; Safekeeping of all transactions supporting document; Recovering departmental debts within SAPS; Budgeting and Expenditure; Administration of losses.

Financial Administrative Intern (3Posts)

Section: Expenditure Administration

Location: Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng

Ref NumberFMA INT2 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • *Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in B ComAccounting / Bachelors of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / B Com in Financial Management / Cost Management and Accounting / Public Finance Management and Administration,recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Perusal of Middle and Senior Management Services’ vehicle claims; Monitoring of the telephone and cellphone expenditure; Receiving and checking the interdepartmental claims; Scanning invoices to the server for certification by the end users; Making follow up on the uncertified invoices.

Financial Administrative Intern [x3]

Section: Loss Management

Location: Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng

RefNumberFMA INT3 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • *Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in B ComAccounting / Bachelors of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / B Com in Financial Management / Cost Management and Accounting / Public Finance Management and Administration / Risk Management,recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Conducting of inspections to evaluate compliance with Loss Management norms and standards; Data integrity on loss control systems in accordance with program operational indicators and annual targets; Evaluation of process and procedures pertaining to civil claims Against the State.

AdministrativeIntern(2 Post)

Section: Document Centre Management

Location: Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng

Ref NumberFMA INT4 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Archive and Records Management / Public Administration and Management / Business Administration / Office Administration / Office Management and Technology, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Receiving and records incoming post and correspondences; Categorise and classify post and correspondences; Provide a reference service for official registered files and documents; Register and update files / records on the Computerized System.

FinancialAdministrativeIntern[x3]

Section: Financial Accounting

Location: Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng

Ref NumberFMA INT5 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • *Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in B ComAccounting / Bachelors of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / B Com in Financial Management / Cost Management and Accounting / Public Finance Management and Administration,recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Administer filing of payments exhibits; Cash management; Collection of post from the Post Office, National Treasury and bank statements from the different commercial banks; Processing of rejections.

FinancialAdministrativeIntern[x2]

Section: Financial Auxiliary

Location: Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng

Ref NumberFMA INT6 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • *Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in B ComAccounting / Bachelors of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / B Com in Financial Management / Cost Management and Accounting / Public Finance Management and Administration,recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Uploading of proceed letters on PERSAP System; Scanning and photocopying of the documents; Capturing of payments and bank details on POLFIN System; Compilation of Departmental Liability Claim form and communicate with ex members regarding amount owing to the State; Capturing of calculations on Template (excel document); General administration at Discharge Sub Section: .

FinancialAdministrativeIntern[x1]

Section: Financial Auxiliary

Location: Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng

Ref NumberFMA INT7 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • * Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in B Com Accounting / Bachelors of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / B Com in Financial Management / Cost Management and Accounting / Public Finance Management and Administration, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post. Core Functions:*Assist with: Retrieve service termination documentation in regards to the paperless file; Correspondence, handle enquiries of medical unfit and retired members; Enquiries received and submit feedback to the relevant person / institution on a monthly basis; Retrieving of service termination documentation from PERSAP System in regards to the paperless files.

Financial Administrative Intern[x3]

Section: Salary Management and Maintenance

Location: Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng

Ref NumberFMA INT8 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • * Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in B Com Accounting / Bachelors of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / B Com in Financial Management / Cost Management and Accounting / Public Finance Management and Administration, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Peruse and determine salary notches with regards to Appointments, Promotions and Adjustments of Trainees; Administer personal, telephone and written enquiries pertaining to salary notches; Capture daily outputs and loss of production of production sheet; Make necessary printouts for the completion of adjustment forms; Telephone enquiries.

Administrative Intern[x1]

Section: National Security Management

Location: Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng

Ref NumberFMA INT9 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • *Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration and Management / Business Administration / Office Administration / Office Management and Technology, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field ofthe post.

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Security administration support services to the Section: ; Shift and security administration function; Compilation of monthly duty roster and reports; Procurement of security equipment and stationery; Keep records of registers, assets, stationery and security equipment.Drafting of the resource plan and budget monitoring.

Administrative Intern[x1]

Section: National Security Management

Location: Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng

Ref NumberFMA INT10 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • Be in possession of an applicable Degree in LLB / Bachelors of Arts in Law, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 7or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Development of procedures, process and directives for security functions for SAPS at national and provincial level; Ensuring of implementation of security policies,regulations and instructions; Evaluating and improve security measures and procedures at Head Office, Divisions and Provincial offices.

Division Forensic Services

GraduateIntern (10 posts)

Section: Crime Scene Laboratory

Location:

  • WC: Bellville LCRC [x2] Ref Number: FSL INT 1 / 2024:
  • WC: Cape Town LCRC [x2] Ref Number: FSL INT 2 / 2024:
  • WC: George LCRC[x2] Ref Number: FSL INT 3 / 2024:
  • WC: Mitchells Plain LCRC [x2] Ref Number: FSL INT 4 / 2024:
  • WC: Worcester LCRC [x1] Ref Number: FSL INT 5 / 2024:
  • WC: Paarl LCRC [x1] Ref Number: FSL INT 6 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • *Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Administrative Management / Office Management and Technology, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post. Computer literacy will be and added advantage.

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Capturing of data pertaining to analysis on Case Information Management System (CIMS); Digital scanning or capturing and enhancement and archiving of developed images, whilst maintaining evidence integrity and chain of custody; Disposal of exhibits within prescripts and archiving of case.

GraduateIntern [x4]

Section: Crime Scene Investigation -Facial Identification

Location: WC: Bellville LCRC [x2]

Ref Number: FSL INT 7 / 2024:WC: Mitchells Plain LCRC [x2]

Ref Number: FSL INT 8 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • *Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Fine Arts / Graphic Art, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Administrative duties of the Section: by means of managing and scheduling Facial identification appointments with Complainants or witnesses; Register cases received at the Facial Identification Section: on CIMS and ensure optimal utilization of resources; Accompany the expert as an observer to a Facial Identification appointments observing the compilation of faces using computer software and providing modus operandi of wanted persons by interviewing of witnesses; Sketching of different items as requested; Marketing and research of the Facial Identification functions.

GraduateIntern [x6]

Section: Crime Scene Laboratory

Location:

  • FS: Bethlehem LCRC [x1] Ref Number: FSL INT 9 / 2024:
  • FS: Kroonstad LCRC [x1] Ref Number: FSL INT 10 / 2024 :
  • FS: Phuthaditjhaba LCRC [x1] Ref Number: FSL INT 11 / 2024 :
  • FS: Selosesha LCRC [x1] Ref Number: FSL INT 12 / 2024 :
  • FS: Welkom LCRC[x1] Ref Number: FSL INT 13 / 2024 :
  • FS: Zamdela LCRC [x1]RefNumber: FSL INT 14 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • * Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Administrative Management / Office Management and Technology, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post. Computer literacy will be and added advantage..

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Maintaining evidence integrity and chain of custody; Capturing of data pertaining to analysis on Case Information Management System (CIMS); Digital scanning or capturing and enhancement and archiving of developed images, whilst maintaining evidence integrity and chain of custody; Disposal of exhibits within prescripts and archiving of case. Control over consumables; Maintaining equipment according to prescripts.

GraduateIntern [x1]

Section: Crime Scene Laboratory

Location: Mpumalanga: Provincial Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management

Ref Number: FSL INT 15 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • * Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Administrative Management / Office Management and Technology, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post. Computer literacy will be and added advantage.

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Maintaining evidence integrity and chain of custody; Capturing of data pertaining to analysis on Case Information Management System (CIMS); Digital scanning or capturing and enhancement and archiving of developed images, whilst maintaining evidence integrity and chain of custody; Control over consumables; Disposal of exhibits within prescripts and archiving of case.

GraduateIntern [x2]

Section: Crime Scene Laboratory

Location: Mpumalanga: Witbank LCRC

Ref Number: FSL INT 16 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • * Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Administrative Management / Office Management and Technology, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post. Computer literacy will be and added advantage.

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Maintaining evidence integrity and chain of custody; Capturing of data pertaining to analysis on Case Information Management System (CIMS); Digital scanning or capturing and enhancement and archiving of developed images, whilst maintaining evidence integrity and chain of custody; Disposal of exhibits within prescripts and archiving of case; Control over consumables and maintaining equipment according to prescripts.

Graduate Intern [x5]

Section: Crime Scene Laboratory

Location:

  • EC: Fort Beaufort LCRC[x1]RefNumber: FSL INT 17 / 2024 :
  • EC: Middelburg LCRC[x1] Ref Number: FSL INT 18 / 2024:
  • EC: Port Alfred LCRC [x1] Ref Number: FSL INT 19 / 2024:
  • EC: Jeffrey’s Bay LCRC [x1]Ref Number: FSL INT 20 / 2024:
  • EC: Uitenhage LCRC [x1] Ref Number: FSL INT 21 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • * Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Administrative Management / Office Management and Technology, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post. Computer literacy will be and added advantage.

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Chemical processing of exhibits in accordance to the set standards, whilst maintain evidence integrity and chain of custody; Capturing of data pertaining to analysis on Case Information Management System (CIMS); Digital scanning or capturing and enhancement and archiving of developed images, whilst maintaining evidence integrity and chain of custody; Disposal of exhibits within prescripts and archiving of case.

Graduate Intern [x2]

Section: Criminal Record and CrimeScene Management: Facial Identification

Location: Eastern Cape: Provincial Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management

Ref Number: FSL INT 22 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • *Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Fine Arts / Graphic Art, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Administrative duties of the Section: by means of managing and scheduling Facial identification appointments with Complainants or witnesses; Register cases received at the Facial Identification Section: on CIMS and ensure optimal utilization of resources; Accompany the expert as an observer to a Facial Identification appointments observing the compilation of faces using computer software and providing modus operandi of wanted persons by interviewing of witnesses; Sketching of different items as requested; Marketing and research of the Facial Identification functions.

GraduateIntern [x5]

Section: Exhibit Control / Case information management

Location:

  • Limpopo: Groblersdal LCRC [x1] Ref Number: FSL INT 23 / 2024:
  • Limpopo: Phalaborwa LCRC [x1] Ref Number: FSL INT 24 / 2024:
  • Limpopo: Lephalale LCRC [x1] Ref Number: FSL INT 25 / 2024:
  • Limpopo: Giyani LCRC [x1] Ref Number: FSL INT 26 / 2024:
  • Limpopo: Thabazimbi [x1] Ref Number: FSL INT 27 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • *Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Administrative Management / Office Management and Technology, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post. Computer literacy will be and added advantage.Core Functions:*Assist with: Receiving, registering and distribution of cases to crime scene investigators; Registering exhibits collected from crime scenes; Registering and updating fingerprint identification dockets; Updating information and case results on the system; Uploading 212 statements on Forensic Leads Management system (FLM).FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY

GraduateIntern [x2]

Section: Chemistry

Location: KwaZulu-Natal (Amanzimtoti)

Ref Number: FSL INT 28 / 2024

Additional Requirements:

  • *Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Administrative Management / Office Management and Technology, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post. Computer literacy will be and added advantage.

Core Functions:

  • *Assist with: Receiving, registering of all Drug related exhibit material and crime scenes; Completion of information on PCHEM and FSL Systems; Completion of case files and exhibits on the FSL computer system; Verification of cases after registration and ensure that errors are corrected; Al Location: of exhibit material and case files to the analyst / s; Case completion and Data base completion of all completed cases; Scanning of all finalised cases; Handling of customer’s enquiries; General Administration duties.

GENERAL

  • Only the official Application Form for the Graduate Recruitment Scheme(available on the SAPS website) will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application.
  • The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specifiedon the Application Form.
  • An updated Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.
  • Certified copies of an applicant’s ID document, National Senior Certificate and all postschool educational qualifications with statement of results obtained must also be submitted and attached to every application. Certified copies should not be older than 6 months. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered.
  • Applications must be posted / hand delivered timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered. The closing date for all applications is 2024-03-13.
  • All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
  • All short-listed candidates will undergo a personal interview. Short-listed applicants may be subjected to vetting.
  • Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
  • The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a postafter advertisement thereof.
  • Recommended candidates will be expected to sign a 12 months Internship Contract.
  • Graduate Recruitment Scheme in the SAPS may not be regarded as a guarantee for automatic absorption for permanent appointment.

How To Apply

Download Application Form

Applications for the various posts in the respective provinces must be submitted to the following addresses:

Division Forensic Services

Western Cape Provincial Criminal Record & Crime Scene Management Post no FSL INT 1 / 2024TOFSL INT 8 / 2024

Captain BothaWO de Goede (021)467 6248

Postall address: Private Bag x91138000 Cape Town

Address for hand delivery and Courier Services: Thomas Boydell Building (Room 328, 3rd Floor) 22 Parade Street 8000 Cape Town

Free StateProvincial Criminal Record & Crime Scene ManagementPost noFSL INT9 / 2024 TO FSL INT14 / 2024

Lt Col Botha(051)507 6648

Address for hand delivery and Courier Services:

C / O Fontein and Aliwal Street, Fountain Building CBD, Bloemfontein

Mpumalanga: Provincial Criminal Record & Crime Scene Management Post noFSL INT15 / 2024 TO FSL INT16 / 2024

Lt Col Theledi (013) 655 5394

CR &CSM MP Corner Paul Kruger And Botha (Old Mutual Building) 1st Floor Witbank Mpumalanga

Eastern Cape: Provincial Criminal Record & Crime Scene ManagementPost noFSL INT17 / 2024 TO FSL INT22 / 2024

WO Mtabateni (043)704 9782
PPO Mahlelehlele (043)704 9767

EL LCRC First floor Room B07215 Phillip Frame RoadWaverly Office Park Chiselhurts East London 5247

Limpopo: Criminal Record & Crime Scene Management PolokwanePost noFSL INT23 / 2024 TO FSL INT27 / 2024

AC Makgeru (015) 298 4213

Albatros Building 8, 19 Mark street, Polokwane (S23°55.019 / E029°27.197

KwaZulu-Natal Forensic Science Laboratory: Human Resource Management, AMANZIMTOTI Post no FSL INT28 / 2024 TO FSL INT30 / 2024

Capt ST Dlungwana (031) 904 0750 / 51

415 Andrew Zondo Road, Kings Crest Building, Amanzimtoti, 4126 OR Po Box 2082, Amanzimtoti, 4126

Gauteng: Division Forensic Services, Pretoria.Post no FSL INT31 / 2024

Capt du Preez(012)845 5615

Strelitzia Building, 730 Pretorius street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083.

Division Financial Management and Administration

Applications Must Be Posted To:

Lieutenant Colonel E Mpembe Division: Financial Management and Administration Private Bag X94 Pretoria 0001

Hand Delivered To:

SAPS Head Office, Wachthuis, 231 Pretorius Street (Thibault Arcade), Pretoria

Enquiries Can Be Directed To:

Lieutenant Colonel E Mpembe: Tel no (012) 393 2894
PO NB Shirindza Tel no (012) 393 1620
PO BA Malesa Tel no (012) 393 2273