The following posts are advertised for the consideration of the Graduate Recruitment Scheme into the South African Police Service.
The South African Police Service hereby invites unemployed graduates who conform to the
requirements for a twelve (12) month graduate’s scheme programme at Eastern Cape Province The
Graduate Recruitment Scheme is part of the National Human Resource Development Strategy and
the National Skills Development Strategy.
PROVINCIAL LEVEL: All Provincies
SAPS traineeship and vacancies
Be a South African citizen
Generic requirements:
*Must be in possession of National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NCV L4)
*Must have no previous criminal conviction(s) or case(s) pending;
*Applicants must be unemployed, never employed in field of the advertised post and never participated in an internship programme relevant to the field of the post;
* Applicants must be residents of the Province where the post is advertised
*Applicants are restricted to apply for only three (3) posts and complete separate application forms for each post reference number.
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of a degree or Diploma in Communication or Public Relations, recorded on the
National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least NQF 6 or higher level. Computer Literacy will
be an added advantage.
Intern categories with minimum requirements:
Graduate Intern: Tertiary Qualification is required
Student Intern: Practical experience is required by the tertiary institution in order for the learner finalise his/her qualification (letter from the institution must be attached)
NB: STIPEND FOR EACH CATEGORY WILL BE AS DETERMINED BY THE DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Post : Administrative Graduate Intern
Section : Police Station/Provincial Head Office (Communication)
Core Functions:
*Assist with: Event management duties, circulation of emails to all email users. Assisting with incoming
and outgoing correspondence. Render effective and efficient media communication support on core
police functions to effectively promote the image of the SAPS. To promote the image of the SAPS
internally through the optimal use of all internal communication medium within the Province.
GENERAL:
• Only the official Application Form for the Graduate Recruitment Scheme (available on the SAPS
website) will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to
do so may result in the rejection of the application.
• The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the Application Form.
• An updated Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.
• Uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID document, National Senior Certificate and all postschool educational qualifications with a statement of results obtained must also be submitted and attached to every application. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered.
• Applications must be posted/hand delivered timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or
considered. The closing date for all applications is 2025-09-18.
• All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
• All short-listed candidates will undergo a personal interview. Short-listed applicants may be
subjected to vetting.
• Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted
within 4 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application
was unsuccessful.
• The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after advertisement thereof.
• Recommended candidates will be expected to sign a 12-month Internship Contract.
• Graduate Recruitment Scheme in the SAPS may not be regarded as a guarantee for automatic
absorption for permanent appointment.
