The South African Police Service is a people-oriented service. It is a service for the community by the community with the emphasis on the fundamental rights of all the peoples of South Africa. The rationale is based on the needs of people and the flexibility of policing, which is the basis for community policing.
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Apply on the form determined by the National Commissioner affirm under oath or by way of a solemn declaration that the particulars furnished in the application, are the truth and correct;
Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished;
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age not older than thirty-five (35) years of age at the time of the closing date for applications stipulated in the relevant advertisement, of which documentary proof must be furnished;
Submit himself or herself to a physical medical examination as determined by the National Commissioner and must be found to be physically, medically and mentally fit for appointment in the service;
Undergo a psychological integrity assessment as determined by the National Commissioner and be found to comply with the profile of a police official;
Be in possession of a grade 12 school certificate or equivalent qualification of which documentary proof must be furnished;
Be proficient in at least English one other official language;
Be prepared to take the oath of office;
Be prepared to undergo such training as, where when determined by the National Commissioner;
Not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
Not have been declared unfit to possess a firearm;
Not have any previous criminal convictions or any pending criminal cases;
Not have been dismissed for serious misconduct from the employ of a previous employer, where such dismissal relates to any act of dishonesty or violence; sexual harassment or is drug related
Allow a buccal sample his or her fingerprints to be taken and verified against the criminal record system;
Allow background enquiries to be made;
Be prepared to undergo security vetting obtain the level of security clearance determined by the National Commissioner
Be prepared to serve anywhere in the Republic.
Core Functions:
Prevent, combat investigate crime;
Maintain public order;
Protect secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property;
Uphold enforce the law
Additional Requirements:
NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE FOR AT LEAST A LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLE, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants in possession of a relevant three (3) years tertiary qualification (NQF 6 or higher) i.e. Criminal Law / Policing / Forensic investigation etc.;
Applicants in possession of other three (3) years tertiary qualification (NQF 6 or higher);
Applicants in possession of Grade 12 school certificate with the minimum requirements for admission to Bachelor’s Degree;
Applicants in possession of Grade 12 school certificate with the minimum requirements for admission to Diploma;
Applicants in possession of Grade 12 school certificate with the minimum requirements for admission to Higher Certificate study.