South African Police Service (SAPS) Recruitment 2014 [Over 200 Vacancies]

South African Police Service Trainees Recruitment 2014 (Mpumalanga)

The South African Police Service invites applications for Enlistment in the Basic Police Development Learning Programme from young, energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit individuals, dedicated to serving their country by pursuing a career in policing.

Basic enlistment requirements: Young South African men and women who apply to be appointed as a member in terms of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995) must:

 

Apply on the form determined by the National Commissioner and affirm under oath or by way of a solemn declaration that the particulars furnished in the application, are the truth and correct

Be a South African citizen (documentary proof must be furnished)

Be at least 18 and under 30 years of age (documentary proof must be furnished)

Be in possession of a Grade 12 school certificate or National Certificate (Vocational) Safety in Society (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 and mentally fit for appointment to the post for which he or she applies

Undergo a psychological assessment as determined by the National Commissioner and be found to comply with the profile of a police official

Be proficient in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English

Be prepared to take the oath of office

Be prepared to undergo such training as determined by the National Commissioner

Not have any tattoo marks which are visible and irreconcilable with the objectives of the Service • Have no previous criminal convictions and/or pending criminal, civil, disciplinary cases (applicants will 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 serve anywhere in the Republic. Preference will be given to applicants who are in possession of at least a light vehicle driver’s licence.

 

Applicants should be within the mass and height restriction. Height: Males: Not shorter than 1.6m; females: Not shorter than 1.55m. Body Mass Index of less than 30/waist circumference ≤ 102cm(males) and ≤ 88cm(females).

 

Basic Police Development Learning Programme

Selected applicants will participate in a Basic Police Development Learning Programme (hereafter referred to as “the Programme”)for a period of 24 (twenty-four) months.

The Programme will consist of three phases:

• Academy Phase: Ten months’ training at a designated SAPS Academy

• Field Police Development Phase: Twelve months’ training at a designated Field Police Development police station

• Integrated Assessment Phase: Two months’ assessment at a designated SAPS Academy.

 

During the Academy Phase of the Programme, the Service will provide free training gear, meals and accommodation to the police trainee. During the Field Police Development Phase of the Programme, the police trainee will be responsible for his/her own meals and accommodation. Trainees will also receive medical aid benefits for the duration of the 24-month Basic Training Learning Programme. Upon successful completion of the Basic Training Learning Programme, trainees will be considered for permanent appointment as members of the SAPS. Remuneration (on completion of the training period) will be on the first notch of Band A (currently R123 687 per annum). In addition to this, appointees will receive the applicable service benefits.

 

Core functions: Successful candidates will serve as functional police officials.

 

As such, they will be deployed to carry out one or more of the following functions:

• Prevent, combat and investigate crime

• Maintain public order

• Protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property

• Uphold and enforce the law. 215 entry-level posts are available in the Basic Police Development Learning Programme.

 

These are distributed as follows:

MPUMALANGA

Name of Cluster: Pienaar (23)

Station (No. of Posts) Reference No below

 

Kanyamazane (x10) MP 33/10/2013

Pienaar (13) MP 34/10/2013

 

Name of Cluster: Tonga (x10)

Komatipoort (x2) MP 35/10/2013

Tonga (8) MP 36/10/2013

 

Name of Cluster: Lydenburg (x8)

Lydenburg MP 37/10/2013

Pilgrim’s Rest MP 38/10/2013

 

Name of Cluster: Nelspruit(x2)

Ngodwana MP 39/10/2013

 

Name of Cluster: Belfast(x8)

Belfast (x4) MP 40/10/2013

Dullstroom (x1) MP 41/10/2013

Machadodorp (x3) MP 42/10/2013

 

Name of Cluster: Middelburg (x14)

Hendrina MP 43/10/2013

 

Name of Cluster: Vosman (x12)

Kriel (x4) MP 44/10/2013

Ogies (x8) MP 45/10/2013

 

Name of Cluster: Standerton (x37)

Amersfoort (x11) MP 46/10/2013

Morgenzon(x1) MP 47/10/2013

Perdekop(x2) MP 48/10/2013

Sakhile(x7) MP 49/10/2013

Standerton(x8) MP 50/10/2013

Volksrust(x7) MP 51/10/2013

Wakkerstroom(x1) MP 52/10/2013

 

Name of Cluster: Elukwatini(x30)

Badplaas MP 53/10/2013

Carolina MP 54/10/2013

Ekulindeni MP 55/10/2013

Elukwatini MP 56/10/2013

Fernie MP 57/10/2013

Haartebeeskop MP 58/10/2013

 

Name of Cluster: Secunda (x29)

Bethal(x1) MP 59/10/2013

Emzinoni(x6) MP 60/10/2013

Evander(x7) MP 61/10/2013

Kinross(x2) MP 62/10/2013

Leslie(x11) MP 63/10/2013

Trichards(x2) MP 64/10/2013

 

Name of Cluster: Ermelo (x21)

Chrissiesmeer (x8) MP 65/10/2013

Ermelo (x8) MP 66/10/2013

Lothair (x5) MP 67/10/2013

 

Name of Cluster: Piet Retief(x20)

Dirkiesdorp (x5) MP 68/10/2013

Mahamba (x8) MP 69/10/2013

Piet Retief(x7) MP 70/10/2013

 

Name of Cluster: Balfour(x1)

Val (x1) MP 71/10/2013

 

How To Apply

Complete an application form in your own handwriting. These application forms can be obtained from your nearest SAPS Recruitment Office or the Human Resource Official at local Police Stations.

Applicants must take note of the fact that application forms and employment are not for sale and any payment offered by an applicant or promises provided in this regard will be investigated and may lead to criminal prosecution. Applicants may report such incidents to the National Anti-corruption Line at telephone number: 0800 701 701. Specify the post you are applying for. Make sure you have signed your application form.

Attach certified copies of your:

ID Document

Driver’s licence

Matric/Senior Certificate (Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification)

Additional qualifications.

Applications can be directed to: The Provincial Commissioner, Personnel Management, South African Police Services, Private Bag X11299, Nelspruit 1200 or can be hand delivered to the Recruitment Office at the Ground Floor, 7 Ferreira Street, Nelspruit. Enquiries can be directed to Lt Col Mampa at(013) 762-4898 or(013) 762-4389/4810/4690/4811/4808/4809.

Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only.