saps.gov.za Application Process for Police Act : South African Police Service

saps.gov.za Application Process for Police Act : South African Police Service

Organization : SAPS – South African Police Service

Facility : Application Process for Police Act

Head Office : Pretoria

Website : https://www.saps.gov.za/careers/app_process_saps.php

SAPS Application Process for Police Act

** Application For Appointment In Terms Of The South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No 68 Of 1995)

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Someone who applies to be appointed in terms of the SAPS Act, 1995 must :

** fill out the official application form and affirm under oath or by means of a solemn declaration that the information he/she supplied on the application, is true and correct

** have permanent residency in the Republic of South Africa (RSA), of which he/she must give documentary proof

** be at least 18 years old, but younger than 30 years (documentary proof is needed)

** undergo a physical and medical examination as determined by the SAPS, and must be found to be physically and mentally fit to be appointed in the post for which he/she applies

** undergo a psychological assessment as determined by the National Commissioner of the SAPS, and must be found to fit the profile of a police official

** have a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification, of which he/she must present documentary proof

** be fluent in English and at least one other official language

** be prepared to take the oath of office

** be prepared to undergo any training as determined by the National Commissioner of the SAPS

** not have any visible tattoos that are contrary to the objectives of the SAPS

** not have previous criminal convictions

** let his/her fingerprints be taken

** be prepared to have his/her background checked

** be prepared to serve anywhere in South Africa.