South African Police Service

Although police work comes with it own dangers and stresses, it is a very essential service in our society. Are you looking to pursue a career as a police officer? If so, there are certain requirements you need to be aware of.

Police play a critical role in society as they work to ensure members of a society are safe. To achieve this, the South African Police service requires a flow of individuals entering their ranks willing to protect and serve.

Police officers are usually responsible for protecting and serving their communities. If you're considering a career in law enforcement, you might want to take note of the documents required when submitting your application.

Potential host employers were afforded the opportunity to meet with students for Work Integrated Learning opportunities in 2023 at False Bay TVET College's Career Fair. A host of benefits resulted from this engagement, not only do students get to practice their interview skills, learn about industry trends but it also presented fantastic networking opportunities.

Learnerships are programmes which include theory and practical components that provide individuals with an opportunity to gain work experience. Those interested in joining the police force may want to consider applying for the South African Police Services (SAPS) learnership programme. 

If you're considering a career in law enforcement, you might want to become a police officer. Police work offers many personal fulfilling and rewarding moments, as you get to keep your community safe, among other duties.

Have an interest in becoming a police officer? Here is a list of Police Academies in South Africa where you can begin your career in law enforcement. 

Learnerships are work-based learning programmes consisting of both theory and practical elements that give you an opportunity to gain work experience. If you are interested in joining in the police force, you might want to consider applying for the South African Police Services (SAPS) learnership programme.

The South African Police Service recruits entry-level police trainees in the Basic Police Development Learning Programme. Here's all you need to know about the internship on offer in the police force. 

The National Commissioner, in its capacity as a member of the Reserve Police Service, appoints a reservist to work as a volunteer in support of SAPS. There’s a set criterion that the Commissioner looks at before selecting suitable candidates.