Entry Level Police Trainee โ€“ North West โ€“ SAPS (South Africa) โ€“ Apply by 18 July 2025

Entry Level Police Trainee โ€“ North West โ€“ SAPS (South Africa) โ€“ Apply by 18 July 2025

Job Opportunity: Entry Level Police Trainee โ€“ North West โ€“ SAPS (South Africa) โ€“ Apply by 18 July 2025

Location: North West
Closing Date: 18 July 2025
Post Title: Police Trainee
Reference Number: TRAINEE2025/2026
Remuneration:

  • Institution Phase: R4500 per month (stipend)
  • Probation Phase (Post Training): R238,629 per annum (salary notch)

Overview:

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is recruiting young, energetic, and service-driven individuals from the North West province to join the 2025/2026 Police Trainee Programme. This structured 21-month training programme prepares successful candidates for permanent appointment as Constables in the SAPS, committed to protecting communities and upholding the law.


Minimum Requirements:

-South African citizenship (documentary proof required)

-Aged between 18 and 35 years

-Grade 12 / Matric certificate

-Medically, physically, and mentally fit for police service

-No previous SAPS trainee programme participation

-No criminal record or pending criminal cases

-No visible tattoos while in SAPS uniform

-Not previously declared unfit to possess a firearm

-Willing to serve anywhere in South Africa


Core Duties:

  • Prevent and combat crime
  • Maintain public order
  • Protect inhabitants and their property
  • Enforce the laws of the Republic of South Africa

Preference Will Be Given To:

  • Applicants with a valid driverโ€™s license (light motor vehicle)
  • Applicants with a tertiary qualification (NQF 6 or higher) in:
    • Policing
    • Criminology
    • Law
    • Forensics

Contact Details โ€“ North West:

Provincial Office:

District Contacts:


How to Apply:

Apply online at the SAPS website: www.saps.gov.za. Navigate to the Careers section and apply using Reference Number: TRAINEE2025/2026.


Important Note:
Only one application per applicant is permitted. If no feedback is received within three months after the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful.

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