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RECRUITMENT OF 10 000 ENTRY LEVEL POLICE TRAINEES 2024/2025 INTAKE
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is embarking on the recruitment of patriotic citizens who are

willing to protect and proud to serve the country by pursuing a career as entry Police Trainees for
enlistment in the Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP).
Post Title: Police Trainee
Remuneration:
INSTITUTION PHASE
(BASIC TRAINING IN THE ACADEMIES)
PROBATION PHASE
(AFTER TRAINING IN THE ACADEMIES)
Stipend: R4500 per month Salary notch: R216 033 per annum
In addition to this, appointees will receive the applicable service benefits from probation phase.
Act of Appointment: SAPS Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995).
Successful candidates will serve as Police Trainees on contract.
Core Functions: The core functions of the posts, on successful completion of the training, are as follows:

• Prevent, combat and investigate crime;
• Maintain public order;
• Protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property; and
• Uphold and enforce the law
  BASIC POLICE DEVELOPMENT LEARNING PROGRAMME (BPDLP)
  Selected applicants shall participate in a Basic Police Development Learning Programme (hereafter
  referred to as the PROGRAMME) for a period of 21 (twenty one) months.
  The PROGRAMME shall consist of three phases:
  TRAINING PHASE MATRICULANTS / GRADUATES IN
  OTHER SPECIALIZATIONS
  LAW GRADUATES
  Induction Phase One (1) month at a designated police
  station;
  Stipend: R4500-00 per month
  One (1) month at a designated police
  station;
  Stipend: R4500-00 per month
  Basic Training Phase Eight (8) months Basic Training at a
  designated SAPS Academy
  Stipend: R4500-00 per month
  Six (6)) months Basic Training at a
  designated SAPS Academy
  Stipend: R4500-00 per month
  Probation Phase After successful completion of the Induction and the Basic Training Phases,
  the police trainee shall be appointed as a member of the Service undergoing
  the Workplace Exposure Programme (12 months).
  Salary notch: R216 033 per annum

During the Basic Training Phase of the PROGRAMME the Service shall provide free training gear, meals
and accommodation to the police trainee.
Trainees will also receive medical aid benefits for the duration of the 21-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 at the rank of Constable.
Placement: Successful candidates will be trained at any SAPS Academy in South Africa and will be
placed at any Police Station / Unit in South Africa after completion of the Institution Phase.
REQUIREMENTS
APPLICANTS MUST:-
Have permanent residence in the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be
furnished;
Be in possession of a grade 12 school certificate or equivalent qualification of which documentary proof
must be furnished;
A valid driving license for at least a light motor vehicle will serve as an advantage;
Be proficient in at least English and one other official language;
Be at least eighteen (18) and under thirty-five (35) years of age of which documentary proof must be
furnished;
Have no previous criminal convictions and shall allow his or her fingerprints to be taken and background
enquiries to be made
Not have any tattoo marks of which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
Be prepared to take the oath of office;
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 in the post for which
he or she applies;
Undergo and pass a psychological assessment as determined by the National Commissioner and be
found to comply with the profile of a police official;
Be prepared to successfully undergo such training as determined by the National Commissioner;
Be prepared to serve anywhere in the Republic of South Africa.
SELECTION PROCESS:
 All applicants will be subjected to a fitness, psychometric and integrity testing as well as medical
evaluation and will be interviewed during the recruitment, selection and enlistment process. The
SAPS will also verify the qualifications, drivers’ licence, where applicable, citizenship and
residential address of each applicant.
 Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening, reference
checking, and fingerprint verification to establish whether any illicit activity has been recorded or is
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