{"id":22922,"date":"2025-08-22T12:44:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T12:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/?p=22922"},"modified":"2025-08-22T12:44:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T12:44:04","slug":"south-african-police-service-saps-vacancies-x353-apply-by-08-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/south-african-police-service-saps-vacancies-x353-apply-by-08-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"South African Police Service (SAPS) Vacancies X353 \u2013 Apply by 08 September 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job Opportunity: Re-Appointment of Former Detectives (353 Posts) \u2013 South African Police Service (SAPS) \u2013 Apply by 08 September 2025<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Gauteng, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape<br><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 08 September 2025 at 16:00<br><strong>Position Type:<\/strong> Fixed-Term Contract (Constable \u2013 Colonel)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The South African Police Service (SAPS) is inviting applications from <strong>former detectives<\/strong> with proven experience in investigative work for re-appointment on <strong>fixed-term contracts<\/strong>. Successful candidates will be placed back into the Service in their <strong>previous ranks (Constable to Colonel)<\/strong> and deployed to priority areas where their skills are most needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative aims to address investigative backlogs and strengthen SAPS detective capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available Posts by Province<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gauteng (142 Posts)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Colonel (1), Lt Colonel (3), Captain (12), Warrant Officer (53), Sergeant (37), Constable (36)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eastern Cape (51 Posts)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Colonel (1), Captain (9), Warrant Officer (16), Sergeant (13), Constable (12)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>KwaZulu-Natal (81 Posts)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Colonel (1), Lt Colonel (1), Captain (12), Warrant Officer (23), Sergeant (23), Constable (21)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Western Cape (79 Posts)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Colonel (1), Lt Colonel (2), Captain (9), Warrant Officer (33), Sergeant (18), Constable (16)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salary Packages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Constable:<\/strong> R236 629 p.a.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sergeant:<\/strong> R299 046 p.a.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warrant Officer:<\/strong> R370 905 p.a.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Captain:<\/strong> R461 676 p.a.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lieutenant Colonel:<\/strong> R579 069 p.a.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colonel:<\/strong> R1 022 601 p.a. (all-inclusive package)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Investigate, manage and finalise criminal cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend to court appearances and liaise with prosecutors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather, analyse and preserve evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrest and process suspects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain CAS system updates and case files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentor junior detectives and ensure compliance with investigative procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be a <strong>former SAPS member<\/strong> under the Police Service Act (Constable \u2013 Colonel).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not older than <strong>65 years<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) or higher qualification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid driver\u2019s license (Code B).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of Basic Police Training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detective experience essential (detective\/ investigation-related courses advantageous).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer literacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No criminal record, pending cases, or disciplinary findings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medically and mentally fit; no visible tattoos when in uniform\/civilian clothes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South African citizenship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficiency in at least <strong>two official languages<\/strong> (one must be English).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must submit the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed <strong>official SAPS application form<\/strong> (indicating 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of province\/post).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum Vitae<\/strong> with details of boards served, employment, career promotions, and qualifications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncertified copies of:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ID document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational qualifications &amp; academic records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificates of relevant training\/courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications must be <strong>hand-delivered or posted<\/strong> (emailed applications not accepted).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submissions must be made <strong>between 07:30 and 16:00<\/strong> to the correct address (see below).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants will undergo <strong>fingerprint screening, vetting, and personal interviews<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortlisted candidates will be vetted against the <strong>Sexual Offenders Register<\/strong> and <strong>Child Protection Register<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not receive feedback within <strong>3 months<\/strong> of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submission Addresses &amp; Enquiries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gauteng<\/strong><br>Hand in at any Police Station around Gauteng<br>Enquiries: Lt Col C Henning \/ Capt Janse van Rensburg \/ Capt Barnard \/ PO Motau<br>Tel: (011) 274 7913 \/ 7423 \/ 7424 \/ 7425<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eastern Cape<\/strong><br>Provincial Commissioner, SAPS Recruitment Office, Private Bag X7471, King Williams Town, 5601<br>Enquiries: Lt Col Madlingozi \/ Capt E Du Randt \/ PPO Nxitywa<br>Tel: (040) 608 7153 \u2013 7161<br>Physical Delivery: Recruitment &amp; Staffing, SAPS Provincial Head Office, Old Griffiths Mxenge Building, Buffalo Street, Zwelitsha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>KwaZulu-Natal<\/strong><br>Provincial Commissioner, SAPS Recruitment Office, P.O. Box 1965, Durban, 4000<br>Enquiries: Lt Col SN Zondo \/ Capt PL Machaie \/ PO P Moodley<br>Tel: (031) 325 4808 \/ 6404 \/ 6194<br>Physical Delivery: 6th Floor, Servamus Building, Room 619\/620, 15 Bram Fischer Road, Durban<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Western Cape<\/strong><br>Provincial Commissioner, SAPS Recruitment Office, Private Bag X9004, Cape Town, 8000<br>Enquiries: Lt Col Visser \/ Capt Van Zyl \/ PO Mahloane<br>Tel: (021) 409 6579 \/ 6587 \/ 6588 \/ 6592 \/ 6593<br>Physical Delivery: 1st Floor, Customs House Building, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>How to Apply:<\/strong> Submit your completed application form and supporting documents to the relevant SAPS Recruitment Office (per province above).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 08 September 2025 at 16:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Opportunity: Re-Appointment of Former Detectives (353 Posts) \u2013 South African Police Service (SAPS) \u2013 Apply by 08 September 2025 Location: Gauteng, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Western CapeClosing Date: 08 September 2025 at 16:00Position Type: Fixed-Term Contract (Constable \u2013 Colonel) Overview The South African Police Service (SAPS) is inviting applications from former detectives with proven experience in investigative work for re-appointment on fixed-term contracts. 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