SAPS 5500 Police Trainee Intake 2025/2026

Applications Now Open for SAPS Police Trainee Intake 2025/2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has officially opened applications for the 2025/2026 Police Trainee Programme. This exciting opportunity invites young, disciplined, and service-driven South Africans to be part of a dynamic force committed to ensuring safety and upholding the law. If you’ve ever envisioned a career in law enforcement and making a real impact in your community, now is the perfect time to apply and take the first step toward becoming a police officer.

Training Details

Successful applicants will undergo a 21-month Basic Police Development Learning Programme, which includes:

• Placement at a SAPS Training Academy in South Africa

• Provision of meals, training gear, and accommodation

• Medical aid benefits during the training phase

Upon successful completion, trainees will be permanently appointed as Constables.

Salary

• Training Stipend: R4,500 per month

• Post-Training Salary (Constable): R238,629 per annum (plus applicable benefits)

Core Responsibilities

As fully functional police officials, duties will include:

• Preventing and investigating crime

• Maintaining public order and safety

• Protecting the lives and property of citizens

• Upholding and enforcing the law

Minimum Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Be a South African citizen (documentary proof required)

• Be aged between 18 and 35 years

• Have a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

• Be proficient in English and one other official language

• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit

• Have no criminal record, no visible tattoos while in uniform, and not have been declared unfit to possess a firearm

• Be prepared to undergo psychological, medical, integrity, and security clearance assessments

• Be willing to serve anywhere in South Africa

• Be prepared to take the oath of office and wear the SAPS uniform

Preferred Qualification:

Applicants with a 3-year National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6 or higher) in:

• Law / Policing / Criminology / Law Enforcement / Forensic Investigation / IT
  will be considered for placement in specialized units like DPCI, Forensic Services, or Crime Intelligence.

Additional Advantage:

Preference will be given to applicants with a valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle.

Fitness and Medical Requirements

To qualify for the fitness assessment, you must have:

• A BMI of ≤30

• A waist circumference of ≤102 cm for males and ≤90 cm for females

Important Notes:

• You may only submit one application

• If you haven’t received communication from SAPS 3 months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful

• SAPS does not guarantee appointment even if minimum criteria are met

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the SAPS website: >> Apply here Online for SAPS Trainee Programme 2025/2026
Follow this step-by-step:

1. Register your profile on the SAPS website

2. Log in and complete your profile

3. Browse to the “Vacancy Page”

4. Locate and select the job post: TRAINEE2025/2026

5. Complete the multi-step application form and submit

Closing Date: 18 July 2025