Student – TRAI2526 (X5500 POSTS)

REFERENCE NUMBER: TRAI2526
APPOINTMENT: SAPS Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995)
LOCATION: National Head Office
ADVERTISEMENT TYPE: External
STIPEND: R4500.00
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Contract

Generic Requirements:

• 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.