Vacancies for Police Trainees: South African Police Service: MPUMALANGA
The South African Police Service Mpumalanga invites applications from all
races and gender for Enlistment in the Basic Police Development Learning
Programme from young, energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit
individuals, dedicated to serving their country by pursuing a career in
policing.
Basic enlistment requirements:
Young South African men and women who apply to be appointed as a
member in terms of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act no 68
of 1995) must:
• Apply on the form determined by the National Commissioner and affirm
under oath or by way of a solemn declaration that the particulars
furnished in the application, are the truth and correct;
• Be a South African citizen of which documentary proof must be
furnished;
• Be at least eighteen (18) and under thirty (30) years of age of which
documentary proof must be furnished;
• Be in possession of a Grade 12 school certificate or National Certificate
(Vocational) Safety in Society of which documentary proof must be
furnished. Preference will be given to applicants who are in possession of
at least a light vehicle driver's licence;
• Undergo a psychological assessment as determined by the National
Commissioner and be found to comply with the profile of police official;
• 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;
• Proficient in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be
English; Be prepared to take the oath of office;
• Be prepared to undergo such training as determined by the National
Commissioner;
• Not have any tattoo marks of which will be visible when wearing the
SAPS summer uniform;
• Have no previous criminal convictions and/or pending criminal,
disciplinary cases and such person shall allow his or her fingerprints to be
taken and allow background enquiries to be made; Not have been
declared unfit to possess a firearm and
• Be prepared to serve anywhere in the Republic.
Body Mass Index of less than 30 or waist circumferences 102 cm males
and 88 cm females.
All applicants will be subjected to fitness, psychometric testing as well as
medical evaluation, will be interviewed during the recruitment, selection
and enlistment process. The SAPS will also verify the criminal record,
qualifications, driver's license, citizenship and residential address of each
applicant.
Applicants in possession of valid driver's license for at least a light motor
vehicle will have an added advantage.
Applicants who previously served in a Government Department and who
were dismissed as a result of misconduct are excluded.
In view of the physical demands of the Basic Police Development Learning
Programme, applicants with chronic diseases, physical impairments or any
other health condition that may lead to interruption of the training
programme will be excluded from participation in the programme. Such
applicant's failure to disclose the conditions will result in their withdrawal
from the programme on the determination thereof.
The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedure) Amendment Act, Act 37 of
2013 requires that all new appointments in the South African
Police Service as from 31st of January 2016 provide a buccal
(inside cheek) sample in order to determine their forensic DMA
profile. The forensic DMA profile derived from the sample will be
loaded to the Elimination Index of the National Forensic DMA
Database.
Basic Police Development Learning Programme
Selected applicants shall participate in a Basic Police Development
Learning Programme for a period of 21 (twenty one) months.
The contract period of twenty one (21) months comprises of the following
phases:
Induction Phase:
One (1) month Induction at a designated police station.
Basic Training Phase:
Eight (8) months Basic Training at a designated SAPS Academy (with
practical training at a designated police station).
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
under probation.
The police trainee will undergo on the job training for a period of twelve
(12) months at a workplace determined by the Service. During the
Probation Phase the police trainee shall be designated as a constable.
During the Probation Phase the police trainee shall be assessed to
determine his or her suitability to be appointed as a permanent member
of the South African Police Service. A prescribed assessment instrument
will be used for this purpose.
The Service shall pay a stipend of R 4 500-00 per month during
the Induction- and Basic Training Phases of the contract period.
No other benefits and/or allowances are payable during these
phases.
The Service shall pay a stipend equivalent to Band A, notch 1 Currently R152 943.00 per annum during the Probation Phase. The police trainee
shall receive all benefits and/or allowances (subject to the qualifying
criteria), that are applicable to a permanent member of the Service.
Core functions:
Successful candidates will serve as functional police officials. As such,
they will deployed to carry out one or more of the following functions:
Prevent, combat and investigate crime,
Maintain public order,
Protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their
property,
Uphold and enforce the law.
How to apply:
• Complete an application form in your own handwriting. These
application forms can be obtained from your nearest SAPS Recruitment
office or the Human Resource Official at local Police Stations as well as
the SAPS Website.
• Applicants must take note of the fact that application forms and
employment are not for sale and any payment offered by an applicant or
promises provided in the regard will be investigated and may lead to
criminal prosecution. Applicants may report such incidents to the National
Anti-Corruption Line at telephone number: 0800 701 701.
• Make sure you have signed your application form in front of a
commissioner of oath.
• Attach certified copies of your: *ID Document, *Driver's Licence,
*Matric/Senior Certificate (Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
qualification), *Additional qualifications, *Proof of residence.
• Applicants who were subjected to the psychometric assessment and fit
the profile will be requested, when undergoing the fitness assessment, to
submit four (4) colour ID photographs, of which one will be utilized for the
application form, one for the fitness assessment form, one for the
interview form and one for the medical assessment.
Application form must be hand delivered to:
OFFICE PHYSICAL
ADDRESS
CONTACT
PERSON
TELEPONE
NUMBER
The Provincial
Office, South
African Police
Service,
Mpumalanga
Ehmke Street
No. 4
NELSPRUIT
Lt Col Todani
Snr AC ME
Lukhele
(013) 762 4808
/4389 / 4811/
4809 /4810
/4318
Ermelo Cluster 5A Naude Street,
Dimag
Building, Ermelo
Capt F Nkgadima
AC AL Sibanyoni
017 819 2637
ext 223/208
Piet Retief
Cluster No. 67 Kotzer
Street
Piet Retief
Capt Gouws
PO Nkgadimeng
017 826 9544 /
9544
Secunda Cluster No. 01
Steenkamp
Street, Secunda
SAPS
Capt MJ Reno
CAC Mndebele
PPO L van Zyl
017 624 2134 /
2237
Pienaar Cluster 21st and 31st
Madikizela
Avenue , Pienaar
Lt Col SM Makam
AC MD Mahlalela
013 794 9338
/9336
Acornhoek
Cluster
Street No. 01
Acornhoek
R40 Road,
Acornhoek
SAPS
Capt LH Ndlovu 013 795 8037
Tonga Cluster Tonga View Main Const SG 013 780 8323
Road Mkhatshwa
Kwamhlanga
Cluster
Office No. 35,
Solomon
Mahlangu Drive,
Kwamhlanga
SAPS
PPO AM Msiza 013 947 4039
Witbank Cnr OR Thambo
&
Louise Street,
Witbank
SAPS
Capt Matlala
PO JW Nienaber
PO MM Ramphisa
013 655 5239 /
38/ 34
Middelburg
Cluster
Middelburg
SAPS, HRM
Office
Col Ramokolo
Capt Skhosana
013 1735 / 1738
Standerton
Cluster
59 Charl Cilliers
Street,
Standerton
Capt LN Hadebe
Sergt PS Ngcobo
AC BM Mdluli
017 719 1250
ext 217/9
Closing date: 2016-11-04
Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only.
The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill the
advertised posts. If you have not received feedback from the South
African Police Service within 3 months of the closing date, please regard
your application as unsuccessful.