SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
CLOSING DATE : 06 November 2026 at 16:00
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from
http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp, which must be accompanied
with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. The post particulars and reference
number of the post you are applying for, must be correctly specified on the
application form. Please complete a separate application form for each post
you wish to apply for. It is the responsibility of the applicants to submit
applications timeously to the correct physical address as provided in the
advertisement. Please note that applications submitted to an incorrect physical
address will not be considered. Late applications will not be accepted or
considered. Short-listed candidates will be required to produce originals of their
Identity Document (ID), Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications
obtained, service certificates from previous employers stating the occupation
and motor vehicle driver’s license, before the interview. Qualifications and
driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant
institutions.
Applicants must have no previous criminal convictions or pending
criminal/ departmental cases and shall allow their fingerprints to be taken and
background enquiries to be made. Short-listed candidates may be subjected
to a full security clearance process before or during any stage of employment.
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a vetting process which will include
security screening, fingerprint screening, reference checking and verification of
address, where necessary.
All short-listed candidates, including the SMS, will
be expected to undergo a personal interview and shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments, (a) a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability
based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, as well as (b) an
integrity assessment (ethical conduct).Short-listed candidates for
appointments to certain identified posts will be vetted in terms of the Criminal
Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32
of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose
particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B
of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment.
Candidates are expected to disclose if he/ she is a respondent in an interim or
final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act no 116
of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and
may be disqualified from appointment. The Criminal Law (Forensic
Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new
appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015
provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample to determine their forensic DNA profile.
The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the
Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database. Appointments will
be made in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No 103 of 1994) as
applicable to the post environment. Persons who retired from the Public
Service by taking a severance package, early retirement or medical retirement,
as well as persons with previous convictions, are excluded.
The South African
Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is the
intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of
these posts. Persons whose transfer/ appointment will promote representivity
will therefore receive preference. The South African Police Service is under no
obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Correspondence will be
conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted
within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please
accept that your application was unsuccessful.
OTHER POSTS
POST 38/224 : CLEANER REF NO: NOCC 01/2026 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Component: National Operational Command Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. Be
proficient in at least English and one other official language. Be a citizen of the
Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the
day of the interview. Be in possession of ABET Level 4/ Grade 9/ Standard 7/
NQF Level 1 for which documentary proof can be produced when required.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies. Understanding of how to handle
cleaning detergents. Occupational Health and Safety protocol. Basic literacy,
numeracy and communication skills. Be able to read and write; Ability to
interact with other officials in a professional manner. The ability to operate
elementary machines and equipment; Willing to work extended hours when
necessary.
DUTIES : Perform routine cleaning services. Render store, stock and equipment support,
inclusive of loading and offloading equipment from vehicles. Render gardening
services. Execute and maintain housekeeping duties in and around assigned
premises. Prepare and serve refreshments. Organize and keep the kitchen
hygienically clean. Contribute to the purchasing of stock. Transport
members/personnel/safely to desired location. Collect and deliver vehicle/
equipment/documents between venues/offices.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs. M Clark Tel No: (012) 493 5659
APPLICATIONS : Direct your application to the following addresses: SAPS Academy, Tshwane,
No 1 Rebecca Street, Pretoria West email to ClarkeM@saps.gov.za
POST 38/225 : GARDEN WORKER REF NO: NOCC 02/2026 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R144 024.per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Component: National Operational Command Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. Be
proficient in at least English and one other official language. Be a citizen of the
Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the
day of the interview. Be in possession of ABET Level 4/ Grade 9/ Standard 7/
NQF Level 1 for which documentary proof can be produced when required.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies. Understanding of how to handle
cleaning detergents. Occupational Health and Safety protocol. Basic literacy,
numeracy and communication skills. Be able to read and write; Ability to
interact with other officials in a professional manner. The ability to operate
elementary machines and equipment; Willing to work extended hours when
necessary.
DUTIES : Cultivate garden areas. Prepare soil for the planting of plants Maintain flower
and other beds by fertilizing, irrigating, weeding and pruning. Mowes and cut
edges. Load and unload various articles and equipment needed on the ground.
Irrigate lawns. Remove refuge from the terrain. Load refuge on the truck for
transportation to refuge dumps or dumps or burn refuge. Maintain cleanliness
and neatness of unit areas.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs. M Clark Tel No: (012) 493 5659
APPLICATIONS : Direct your application to the following addresses: SAPS Academy, Tshwane,
No 1 Rebecca Street, Pretoria West email to: ClarkeM@saps.gov.za
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