SAPS Police Trainees Posts for 2026 Intake

You can now apply to become a SAPS Police Trainee for the 2026 group.

Last Day to apply: July 18, 2025.

SAPS Police Trainees Recruitment for 2026 Intake

Payment

Institution Phase (Basic Training): R4500 per month
Probation Phase (After Training): R238 629 per annum

YOU NEED TO:

• Be a permanent resident of South Africa and prove it.
• Have a high school certificate or equivalent and provide proof.
• Having a standard driver’s license is an advantage.
• Be fluent in English and at least one other official language.
• Be between 18 and 35 years old and show proof of age.
• Have no prior criminal convictions. Allow the police to take your fingerprints and conduct a background check.
• Not have any visible tattoos while wearing the police uniform.
• Be prepared to swear an oath of office.
• Agree to a medical examination as determined by the National Commissioner. Be physically and mentally fit for the job.
• Pass a psychological assessment set by the National Commissioner and meet the required standards for police work.
• Be prepared to complete any training that the National Commissioner requires.
• Be willing to work in any location within South Africa.

People applying will get a medical check-up and an interview when they are being hired.

• The police will also check their qualifications, driver’s license if needed, citizenship, and where they live.
• Applicants will go through a background check.
• This includes security checks, contacting references, and checking fingerprints to see if they have a criminal record.

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People who used to work for the government and were fired for bad behavior cannot work for the South African Police Service (SAPS).

• Because the police training program is physically demanding, applicants with ongoing illnesses, physical problems, or other health issues that could disrupt training might not be allowed to participate.
• If applicants don’t mention a health problem, they might be removed from the program if it’s discovered later.

To apply, use the official application form. You can get it for free at any Police Station or SAPS Recruitment office, or download it from the SAPS website (https://www.saps.gov.za). The old application form is not acceptable anymore.

Please Note

• Make sure you follow all the directions on the application form. I
• f you don’t, your application might be turned down.
• You need to deliver your application by hand to the local Police Stations during working hours.
• Phone numbers for each Province will be posted on the website.
• Late applications will not be accepted or considered.

Attached uncertified copies of the following documents to your application form:

• Identity Document;
• Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification;
• Tertiary Qualifications;
• Academic Record;
• Driver’s license (where applicable);
• Testimonial (School / Church / Traditional Leaders)
• Service Certificates of previous employers (if applicable)

NB. Correspondence will be conducted with successful applicants only and if an applicant has not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, it should be accepted that such applicant was unsuccessful in his or her application.