South African Police Service is looking for unemployed youth to apply for their Police Trainees, for the year 2026.
Location : South Africa
Closing date: 18 July 2025
South African Police Service Police Trainees 2026
Generic Requirements
- Apply on the form determined by the National Commissioner affirm under oath or by way of a solemn declaration that the particulars furnished in the application, are the truth and correct;
- Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa.
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age not older than thirty-five (35) years of age.
- Submit himself or herself to a physical medical examination as determined by the National Commissioner and must be found to be physically, medically and mentally fit for appointment in the service;
- Undergo a psychological integrity assessment.
- Be in possession of a grade 12 school certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Be proficient in at least English one other official language;
- Be prepared to take the oath of office;
- Not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
- Not have been declared unfit to possess a firearm;
- Not have any previous criminal convictions or any pending criminal cases;
- Not have been dismissed for serious misconduct from the employ of a previous employer.
- Allow a buccal sample his or her fingerprints to be taken and verified against the criminal record system
- Be prepared to serve anywhere in the Republic.
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Core Functions
- Prevent, combat investigate crime;
- Maintain public order;
- Protect secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property;
- Uphold enforce the law
Additional Requirements
- NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE FOR AT LEAST A LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLE, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants in possession of a relevant three (3) years tertiary qualification (NQF 6 or higher) i.e. Criminal Law / Policing / Forensic investigation etc.;
- Applicants in possession of other three (3) years tertiary qualification (NQF 6 or higher);
- Applicants in possession of Grade 12 school certificate with the minimum requirements for admission to Bachelor’s Degree;
- Applicants in possession of Grade 12 school certificate with the minimum requirements for admission to Diploma;
- Applicants in possession of Grade 12 school certificate with the minimum requirements for admission to Higher Certificate study.
Application
Application can only be done online, Click here to submit your application