The SAPS offers careers in various fields. These vacancies include General worker and security officer jobs in various provinces.
GENERAL WORKER
Requirements
- Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post.
- Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English.
- Be a South African Citizen
- Must have no previous criminal record or pending criminal/departmental or civil cases.
- Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification
- Be able to render at least ten (10) years of pensionable service
- Two (2) years appropriate/relevant experience in the core functions of the post will be an advantage
- A Grade 10 qualification will serve as an advantage
- Basic literacy, numeracy and Communication skills
- Be able to read and write
- The ability to operate elementary machines and equipment
- Willing to work extended hours, when necessary.
SECURITY OFFICER
Requirements
- Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post
- Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English.
- Be a South African Citizen.
- Must have no criminal record or pending criminal/departmental cases.
- Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification.
- The post requirements are applicable as specified in addition to the generic minimum requirements as specified in the specific post.
- Be in possession of a Senior Certificate or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4;
- Registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA);
- Be in possession of at least a Grade C security certificate;
- Not declared unfit to possess a firearm;
- Be willing to undergo firearm competency training;
- Be willing to maintain firearm competency;
- A degree / Diploma in the field of security will be an added advantage;
- Relevant courses in the field of the post as well as valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle will serve as an advantage;
- Be willing to work shifts and extended hours.
How to Apply for Saps Public Service Act Vacancies
Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website www.saps.gov.za/careers and at SAPS Stations will be accepted.
The Z83 previously utilized will no longer 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.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.
Short-listed applicants will be required to produce original documentation.
Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification checking with the relevant institutions.
The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks.