SAPS entry level vacancies October 2024: (X200 Posts)

South African Police Service (SAPS) is inviting applications for entry-level vacancies (X200 Posts).

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Closing Date: 21 October 2024

The South African Police Service invites former members, who comply with the following requirements to apply for re-enlistment. Successful candidates will be appointed in the ranks they previously held, only for the ranks of Constable, Sergeant and Warrant Officer. The posts contained in this advertisement are for former members who previously held the ranks of Constable, Sergeant and Warrant Officer only.

Commencing salary:

• Constable : R226 188 per annum
• Sergeant : R283 797 per annum
• Warrant Officer : R351 570 per annum

Former members must:

• Have been appointed as a member of the South African Police Service in terms of the Police Service Act 68, 1995 on the ranks of Constable, Sergeant and Warrant Officer;
• Have successfully completed basic police training and relevant functional police training courses, where applicable;
• Have a good disciplinary and attendance record during their former employment in the South African Police Service;
• Be in possession of at least a Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) or higher qualification;
• Have at least a valid light motor vehicle license (code B);
• Be a South African citizen of which documentary proof must be furnished;
• Be proficient in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
• Submit himself or herself to a medical examination as determined by the National Commissioner;
• Undergo a psychological assessment as determined by the National Commissioner and be found to comply with the profile of a police official;
• Not have any tattoo marks of which will be visible and irreconcilable with the objectives of the Service;
• Have no previous criminal convictions, and/or pending criminal, 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 be deployed based on the needs of the Service which may include having to relocate at one’s own expense and or to accept a post away from one’s current place of residence that could result in reasonable travelling;
• Not be involved in any business or activity that will be in conflict of interest with the integrity of the Service;
• Be willing to undergo a refresher course or any other training as determined by the National Commissioner. Successful candidates who does not have experience/formal detective training will be subjected to three months training immediately after appointment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must not be older than 55 years of age on the closing date of the advertisement.

Applications of former members who have left the Service under any of the following circumstances will NOT be considered for re-enlistment:

• Members who have reached retirement age (early retirement or compulsory retirement age);
• Members who have been dishonorably discharged or dismissed;
• Members who have left the Service pending the completion of a disciplinary enquiry and/or criminal proceedings; and
• Members who have left the Service due to severance package, ill health or retirement as a result of a medical boarding;

How to apply

To apply, visit SAPS careers portal.

The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks.