South Africa - Apply to Join South Africa Police as a Civilian Employee

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply to Join South Africa Police as a Civilian Employee, the applicant has to approach the SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant will be contacted for an interview or assessment to determine his/her suitability for the position.
12. If the applicant passes the interview or assessment, the applicant will be offered a position and asked to undergo a security clearance process, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, and other security checks.
13. Once the applicant has completed the security clearance process, the applicant will be offered a formal employment contract and asked to attend orientation and training sessions to prepare his/her for the new role.
14. This entire process can be completed within 1 – 2 months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Passport size photographs
• Proof of identity (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Medical certificate
• Qualification certificate
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
SAPS Head Office
Koedoe Building
236 Pretorius Street
Pretoria
Private Bag X94
Pretoria
0001
Tel: +27 (0) 12 393 1000
GPS Coordinates: S25.74790 E28.18901
Contact Details link

Eligibility

• Be a South African citizen or permanent resident
• Be at least 18 years old and not older than 30 years old
• Be physically and mentally fit
• Have no criminal record
• Have a minimum of Grade 10 (Standard 8) qualification
• Be willing to undergo training and work voluntarily.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 1 – 2 months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender/age
• Residential Address
• City
• ZIP code
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Fax
• Postal address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Applying to join the South African Police Service (SAPS) as a civilian employee means applying to work for the SAPS in a non-uniformed, administrative, or support role. Civilian employees are essential in supporting the SAPS in achieving their objectives and maintaining law and order in South Africa.

Information which might help

• Civilian employees of the SAPS are subject to the same security and background checks as uniformed officers and are required to undergo security clearance processes to ensure they are suitable for the role.
• The SAPS also offers opportunities for career development and advancement for civilian employees who wish to progress in their careers within the organization.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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