About the SAPS learnership programme
SAPS invites every year unemployed people who meet all the necessary requirements to apply for the learnership programme. South African Police Services learnership program usually takes place for a period of 24 months. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend for the period of the learnership. Interested candidates should apply for the South African Police Services learnership program that is going take place in their own region.
With this learnership opportunity individuals will gain valuable knowledge and experience within SAPS department. Selected candidates are trained to become of the best police officers in the country.
Candidates will learn about causes or road accidents, road traffic signs, traffic and road laws, along with criminal activities. Candidates will be involved in the coordination or development of crime prevention methods, operations, and maintenance of the Police services.
The Metro department has grown tremendously over the last couple of years, but it has hopes for more growth and a better community partnership within the immediate future. They assist in many road situations, community policing, illegal usage of the road and more.
Learners with this program will learn all that is required in criminal law, police ethics and community policing within context to all issues. Most of the SAPS learnerships include a study training period, as well as a field training period
SAPS Learnerships Available
This sector has a couple of different companies, which offer a variety of fields.
The South African Police Services Learnerships may include the following:
- Road Policing
- Freeway Patrol
- By-Law Policing
- The Equestrian Unit
- Crime prevention
- The Canine Unit
Basic Requirements
All interested candidates must aged between 18 and 35. Candidates must include a detailed curriculum vitae and any other additional information they may feel is vital to their applications. They must also include copies of all necessary documents which are certified and no older than three months. Candidates must be permanently residing within South African boarders.
Candidates will also be required to have/provide the following:
- Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 / Matric Certificate
- All candidates must be mentally & physically fit
- Applicants must be fluent in English (read, write and speak)
- Applicants must have a clear criminal record
- Computer literate
- Individuals must hold a valid Code B Drivers license
- Be self-motivated and a team player
- Individuals must have great liaison skills
- Candidates must possess leadership skills
Candidates must be prepared to take the Oath as determined by the Municipality of concern after completion of their learnership duration. Flexibility with a commitment to learn, but moreover willingness to work. Candidates must be able to handle pressure, be reliable and honest, with a positive attitude.
Candidates who make the short list may be required to complete the following tests:
- An English Proficiency Test
- A Fitness Test, including running ? Males 2.4KM in 11 minutes Females 2.4Km in 14.30 Minutes
- A Medical Examination
- Provide a Medical Certificate proving candidates may partake in strenuous exercises (Physical Examination)
- Obstacle Course Males must complete within 3 Minutes Females within 4 Minutes
- Firearm Training Practical & Theoretical
Candidates must be prepared to work anywhere within their province or region. Interested candidates must be willing to do all the training without being rewarded or compensated. Selected candidates must attend all training sessions as per requested by the department.
Application Process
Online application processes for the SAPS learnership program is not available. Application forms must be collected from the SAPS local offices within region. Any faxed or electronically submitted application forms will not be accepted. incomplete and unsigned forms will not be taken into account.
Candidates are asked to deliver the completed application with required certified documentation to the offices where they collected the forms from. For more information on their opportunities visit the SAPS Website