The South African Police Service (SAPS) is offering a significant opportunity for enthusiastic graduates to kick-start their professional lives. Through the SAPS Graduate Recruitment Scheme in the Eastern Cape, unemployed graduates are invited to participate in a comprehensive 12-month initiative designed to foster skills development and enhance workforce readiness, aligning with both the National Human Resource Development Strategy and the National Skills Development Strategy.
Eligibility Criteria for the SAPS Graduate Recruitment Scheme
Applicants eager to join the SAPS Graduate Recruitment Scheme must satisfy the following criteria:
- Citizenship: Be a South African citizen.
- Educational Qualification: Hold a National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, such as NCV Level 4.
- Criminal Record: Must have no criminal convictions or pending cases.
- Employment Status: Applicants should be unemployed, should not have been previously employed in the field of the advertised post, nor should they have partaken in any internship in the relevant field.
- Residency: Must be a resident of the Eastern Cape, with proof of residential address.
- Application Limit: Limit of three applications per person, requiring separate application forms for each position.
SAPS Graduate Recruitment Scheme Positions
Below are the specific internship positions available across various districts in the Eastern Cape Province:
1. Administrative Graduate Intern – Communication/Public Relations
- Position: Administrative Graduate Intern (2 posts)
- Division: District/Provincial Head Office
- Location Details:
Provincial Head Office (Communication): Ref No: EC 01/2024
Nelson Mandela Bay District (Mount Road): Ref No: EC 02/2024 - Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Degree or Diploma in Communication or Public Relations, registered on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) at NQF level 6 or above.
- Desirable Skills: Proficiency in computer applications will be considered an advantage.
- Key Responsibilities: Undertake event management duties, ensuring smooth execution and coordination. Manage the circulation of emails among all users and assist with both incoming and outgoing correspondence to maintain effective communication flows.
2. Administrative Graduate Intern – Legal (x2 Posts)
- Division: District/Provincial Head Office (Legal)
- Location Details:
Provincial Head Office: Reference EC 03/2024
OR Tambo District Office: Reference EC 04/2024 - Essential Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, which should be registered on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) at an NQF level of 8 or higher.
- Key Responsibilities:
Legal Administrative Support: Assist in managing administrative tasks related to labor litigation issues, ensuring effective handling and resolution.
Case Management: Perform administrative duties for eviction, general legal, and disciplinary matters, including preparing files for legal review.
Support to Legal Head: Provide administrative support to the Provincial Head of Legal Services, contributing to the overall efficiency of the legal department.
3. Administrative Graduate Intern (Psychologists) (2 posts)
- Section: District Offices (Employee Health & Wellness)
- Location:
OR Tambo District Office : Ref EC 07/2024
Chris Hani District Office : Ref EC 08/2024 - Additional Requirements: Be in possession of an Honours Degree in Psychology or Registered Counselling Qualification. Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Psychometrics or Registered Counsellor.
Proof of valid registration with the HPCSA for 2023/2024 financial year. - Core Functions: Conduct assessments as requested by the organisation, Observe and assist with proactive programmes presented to personnel, provide counselling, debriefing, Psycho-education and crisis intervention; Ensure implementation of efficient administrative system.
4. Administrative Graduate Intern (Social Workers) (2 Openings)
- Division: District Offices (Employee Health & Wellness)
- Location Details:
Amathole District Office: Reference EC 05/2024
Nelson Mandela Bay District Office: Reference EC 06/2024 - Essential Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, with valid registration with the South African Council of Social Service Professions (SACSSP) for the 2023/2024 financial year.
- Health and Skills: Applicants must be medically, physically, and mentally fit. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) will be considered an advantage.
- Key Responsibilities: Conduct advanced and focused assessments as part of the Police Social Work Services. Deliver comprehensive occupational social work through capacity-building programs, enhancing personal and workplace interventions.
5. Administrative Graduate Intern (5 posts) (Supply Chain Management)
- Section: Police Station/Provincial Head Office
- Locations:
Provincial Office : Ref EC 09/2024
Lusikisiki EC 10/2024
Cofimvaba EC 11/2024
Makhanda EC 12/2024
East London EC 13/2024 - Additional Requirements: Be in possession of a three-year National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Transport Management, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least NQF 6 or higher level. Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.
- Core functions: Assist with monitoring planning and executing both capital and repairs and renovation projects. Conduct inspection to assess the conditions of building components such as mechanical components including building structural integrity and civil works.
6. Administration Graduate intern (1 post)(Organizational Development)
- Section: Provincial Head Office (Organizational Development)
- Location:
Provincial Head Office : Ref EC 14/2024 - Additional Requirements: Be in possession of a Degree or Diploma in Risk Management / Internal Auditing / Management Services / Work Study/ Organizational Development / Industrial Engineering / Operational Management / Project Management, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least NQF 6 or higher level.
Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.
Core Functions: Assist with providing assistance in developing and maintaining efficient functional, organisational and post structures based on the principle of structure follows strategy.
7. Administrative Graduate Intern (4 posts)
- Section: Police Stations CIMAC
- Location:
Bethelsdorp CIMAC : Ref EC 15/2024
Mdantsane CIMAC EC 16/2024
Mthatha CIMAC EC 17/2024
Ngcobo CIMAC EC 18/2024 - Additional Requirements: Be in possession of a three year National Diploma / Degree in Criminology / Policing / Social Science / Sociology, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRLD) on at least NQF 6 or higher level. Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.
- Core functions: Study of the crimes around the station’s precinct Study the causes of crime around the station’s precinct. Study the impact/effects of crime around the area. Analyse the data to determine why the crime was committed and find ways to: Predict, Detect and Prevent further criminal behaviour.
8. Administrative Graduate Intern (10 posts)
- Section: Police Stations / Provincial Head Office (Vispol Support)
- Location:
Pholile : Ref EC 19/2024
Matatiele EC 20/2024
Queenstown EC 21/2024
Duncan Village EC 22/2024
Lusikisiki EC 23/2024
Bizana EC 24/2024
Bityi EC 25/2024
Libode EC 26/2024
Butterworth EC 27/2024
Mount Frere EC 28/2024 - Additional Requirements: Be in possession of a three-year National Diploma / Degree in Criminology / Policing / Social Science / Sociology, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least NQF 6 or higher level. Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.
- Core functions: To render administrative functions such as filing, ensuring the coordination of meetings, and taking minutes of the meetings for social crime prevention: Community Police Forum, Gender-Based Violence, Imbizo’s.
9. Administration Graduate Intern (3 posts) (Human Resource Management)
- Section: Police Stations
- Location:
Bethelsdorp: EC 29/2024
Aliwal North: EC 30/2024
Qonce EC 31/2024 - Additional Requirements: Be in possession of a three-year National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management / Public Management, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least NQF 6 or higher level.
Computer Literacy will be an added advantage. - Core Functions: Assist with administrative functions concerning absenteeism management and performance management Administration of Job Descriptions and Performance Enhancement Process and leave of personnel.
10. Administrative Graduate Intern (1 post) (Human Resource Development)
- Section: Provincial Head Office
- Location:
Sports Management Ref EC 32/2024 - Additional Requirements: Be in possession of a three year National Diploma / Sports Management / Sports Science / Physical Education and Sports Coaching / Sports Administration / Sports Development and Management, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least NQF 6 or higher level. Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.
- Core Functions: Assist with sport administration. Implementation of physical fitness of all members in the province, capture and update fitness database within the province. Keep record of all activities in file
11. Administration Student Intern (2 posts)
- Section: Police Stations (Human Resource Management)
- Location:
Butterworth : Ref EC 33/2024
Ngcobo EC 34/2024 - Additional Requirements: Be in possession of an N6 Certificate in Human Resource Management, Need practical experience to finalise qualification. Must have a letter from the Institution of Higher Learning/TVET for experiential learning. Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.
- Core Functions: Assist with administrative functions concerning absenteeism management and performance management. Administration of Job Descriptions and Performance Enhancement Process and leave of personnel.
12. Administration Student Interns (4 posts)
- Section: Police Stations / Provincial Head Office (Finance)
- Location:
Provincial Office : Ref EC 35/2024
Mthatha EC 36/2024
Queenstown EC 37/2024
Mount Yaliff EC 38/2024 - Additional Requirements: Be in possession of an N6 Certificate in Financial Management / Business Management. Need practical experience to finalise qualification. Must have a letter from the Institution of Higher Learning/TVET for experiential learning. Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.
- Core Functions: Assist with administrative functions to budget management, salaries and maintenance claims, and expenditure management, coordinating the station budget.
13. Administration Student Intern (2 posts)
- Section: Police Stations (Human Resource Management)
- Location:
Butterworth: Ref EC 33/2024
Ngcobo EC 34/2024 - Additional Requirements: Be in possession of an N6 Certificate in Human Resource Management, Need practical experience to finalise qualification. Must have a letter from the Institution of Higher Learning/TVET for experiential learning. Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.
- Core Functions: Assist with administrative functions concerning absenteeism management and performance management. Administration of Job Descriptions and Performance Enhancement Process and leave of personnel.
14. Administration Student Interns (4 posts)
- Section: Police Stations / Provincial Head Office (Finance)
- Location:
Provincial Office: EC 35/2024
Mthatha EC 36/2024
Queenstown EC 37/2024
Mount Yaliff EC 38/2024 - Additional Requirements: Be in possession of an N6 Certificate in Financial Management / Business Management. Need practical experience to finalise qualification. Must have a letter from the Institution of Higher Learning/TVET for experiential learning. Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.
- Core Functions: Assist with administrative functions to budget management, salaries and maintenance claims, and expenditure management, coordinating the station budget.
15. MOTOR MECHANIC INTERN (PETROL/DIESEL MECHANIC) – SAPS GARAGES
- Post: Administration Student Intern (17 Post)
- Section: Mechanical Services (Garage)
- Location:
Mthatha (2 Posts) : Ref EC 39/2024
East London (3 Posts) EC 40/2024
Bhisho (2 Posts) EC 41/2024
Queenstown (2 Posts) EC 42/2024
Humewood (2 Posts) EC 43/2024
Maluti EC 44/2024
Mount Road EC 45/2024
Algoa Park (2 Posts) EC 46/2024
Cradock EC 47/2024
Grahamstown EC 48/2024 - Additional Requirements: Be in possession of N2 in Motor Mechanic/Mechanical Engineering or N3 in Motor Mechanic/Mechanical Engineering/ NCV level 4 in Motor Mechanic /Diesel Mechanic/ Petrol Mechanic.
- Core Functions: Perform quality and cost-effective repairs and maintenance of SAPS vehicles. Ensure a clean and safe working environment. Diagnose, strip, and determine the parts required for services and repairs. Complete the parts request list for the parts required per vehicle. Complete the job card with regards to work done and actual time taken.
Application Procedure for the SAPS Graduate Recruitment Scheme
How to Apply:
- Application Form
- Submission Requirements: Applicants must submit fully completed application forms, along with a CV, a copy of the ID, educational qualifications, and proof of residence.
Tip: How to Properly Fill in the SAPS Trainee Application Form
Where to Submit:
- Postal Address: Send your applications to Private Bag X7471, King Williams Town, 5600.
- Physical Address: Applications can be hand-delivered to Buffalo Road, Old Griffith Mxenge Building, Block K, Room 10, Zwelitsha.
Selection Process
- Screening: The selection process will include fingerprint screening and may require a personal interview.
- Security Clearance: Some positions may require a security clearance.
- Communication: Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication within three months after the closing date, which is May 17, 2024, please assume that your application has not been successful.
Related: Mastering the SAPS Psychometric Test
The SAPS Graduate Recruitment Scheme not only provides practical work experience but also serves as an essential building block for your career in public service, offering an opportunity to contribute significantly to societal safety and stability.