Embark on a rewarding journey with the South African Police Service (SAPS) through the Internships at SAPS. This dynamic program is part of the National Human Resource Development Strategy and the National Skills Development Strategy, designed to equip young professionals with practical skills and real-world experience in public service.
Essential Details of Internships at SAPS
The Internships at SAPS are tailored for unemployed graduates who are eager to contribute to the safety and security of our nation while gaining invaluable work experience. Below are the main elements of the internship program:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Citizenship: Open only to South African citizens.
- Educational Qualification: Possession of a National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NCV L4) is mandatory.
- Criminal History: Applicants must have no previous criminal convictions or pending cases.
- Employment Status: Must be unemployed, with no prior employment in the field of the advertised post nor participation in any relevant internship.
- Residential Proof: Submission of proof of residential address is required.
- Application Restriction: Limit of applications to three positions per applicant, with separate forms required for each post reference number.
Internship Categories for Internships at SAPS:
- Graduate Intern: A tertiary qualification is needed with a statement of results attached.
- Student Intern: Designed for students requiring practical experience mandated by their educational institution. A letter from the institution, no older than two years, must be attached.
Stipend Information: Stipends are determined by the Divisional Commissioner of Human Resource Development at SAPS.
Available Positions:
1. Job Title: Financial Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Reference Number: VPO INT 01/2024
- Section: Support Service HQ – Finance (Financial Administration)
- Location: Gauteng, Pretoria
- Requirements: A National Diploma or Degree in a finance-related field such as BCom in Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Business Management, Cost Management and Accounting, or Public Finance Management and Administration.
2. Job Title: Financial Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Support Service HQ – Finance (Budget)
- Location: Gauteng, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 02/2024
- Requirements: A three-year National Diploma or Degree in financial fields such as BCom in Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Business Management, Cost Management and Accounting, or Public Finance Management and Administration.
3. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Reference Number: VPO INT 03/2024
- Section: Support Service HQ: Record Keeping Registry
- Location: Gauteng, Pretoria
- Requirements: Successfully completed a three-year Diploma or Degree in Archive and Records Management, Business Administration, Office Administration, or Office Management and Technology.
4. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Reference Number: VPO INT 04/2024
- Section: Supply Chain Management
- Location: National Intervention Unit, Pretoria
- Requirements: A three-year National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Transport Management.
5. Job Title: Financial Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Finance Management
- Location: National Intervention Unit, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 05/2024
- Requirements: Possession of a three-year National Diploma or Degree in BCom Bachelors of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting, BCom in Financial Management, Business Management, Cost Management and Accounting, or Public Finance Management and Administration.
6. Job Title: Financial Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Finance Management
- Location: Special Task Force, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 06/2024
- Requirements: Hold a three-year National Diploma or Degree in one of the following areas: BCom Bachelors of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting, BCom in Financial Management, Business Management, Cost Management and Accounting, or Public Finance Management and Administration.
7. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Human Resource Management
- Location: Special Task Force, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 07/2024
- Requirements: Hold a Diploma or Degree in HR, Public Management, or Administration.
8. Job Title: Administrative Student Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Human Resource Management
- Location: NPOPRU, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 08/2024
- Requirements: Possession of an N6 Certificate in HR, Public Management, or Administration.
9. Job Title: Financial Student Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Finance Management
- Location: NPOPRU, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 09/2024
- Requirements: Possession of an N6 Certificate in Financial Management or Public Management.
10. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Supply Chain Management
- Location: NPOPRU, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 10/2024
- Requirements: Hold a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Transport Management.
11. Job Title: Administrative Student Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Human Resource Management
- Location: NPOPRU, Mpumalanga
- Reference Number: VPO INT 11/2024
- Requirements: Be in possession of an N6 Certificate in HR, Public Management, or Administration.
12. Job Title: Financial Student Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Finance Management
- Location: NPOPRU, Mpumalanga
- Reference Number: VPO INT 12/2024
- Requirements: Hold an N6 Certificate in Financial Management or Public Management.
13. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Supply Chain Management
- Location: NPOPRU, Mpumalanga
- Reference Number: VPO INT 13/2024
- Requirements: Hold a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Transport Management.
14. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Support Services: Record Keeping Registry
- Location: Special Task Force, Cape Town
- Reference Number: VPO INT 14/2024
- Requirements: Hold a three-year Diploma or Degree in Archive and Records Management, Business Administration, Office Administration, or Office Management and Technology.
15. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Human Resource Management
- Location: Special Task Force, Cape Town
- Reference Number: VPO INT 15/2024
Requirements: Possess a Diploma or Degree in HR, Public Management, or Administration
16. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Supply Chain Management
- Location: King Shaka International Airport
- Reference Number: VPO INT 16/2024
- Requirements: Hold a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Transport Management.
17. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Human Resource Management
- Location: King Shaka International Airport
- Reference Number: VPO INT 17/2024
- Requirements: A Diploma or Degree in HR, Public Management, or Administration.
18. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Support Services: Record Keeping Registry
- Location: King Shaka International Airport
- Reference Number: VPO INT 18/2024
- Requirements: Possess a three-year Diploma or Degree in Archive and Records Management, Business Administration, Office Administration, or Office Management and Technology.
19. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Supply Chain Management
- Location: Border Policing, Cape Town International Airport
- Reference Number: VPO INT 19/2024
- Requirements: Possess a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Transport Management.
20. Job Title: Administrative Student Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Human Resource Management
- Location: Border Policing, Cape Town International Airport
- Reference Number: VPO INT 20/2024
- Requirements: Be in possession of an N6 Certificate in HR, Public Management, or Administration
21. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 2
- Section: Liquor and Second Hand Goods Services
- Location: Firearm Liquor and Second Hand Goods, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 21/2024
- Requirements: Hold a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Statistics, Office Administration, Computer Sciences, or Project Management.
22. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Firearms, Liquor and Second Hand Goods
- Location: Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 22/2024
- Requirements: Hold a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Statistics, Office Administration, or Project Management.
23. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Firearms Compliance and Enforcement (Policy Development)
- Location: Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 23/2024
- Requirements: Possess a three-year National Diploma in Office Administration or Project Management.
24. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Social Crime Prevention (Youth Crime Prevention)
- Location: Mid-City Building, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 24/2024
- Requirements: Hold a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Youth Development, Social Sciences, or Policing.
25. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Social Crime Prevention (Community Awareness Programmes)
- Location: Mid-City Building, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 25/2024
- Requirements: Hold a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Public Relations, Community Development, or Policing.
26. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Social Crime Prevention (Partnership Policing)
- Location: Mid-City Building, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 26/2024
- Requirements: Possess a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration Management, Project Management, or Policing.
27. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Social Crime Prevention (Sexual Offences and Trafficking In Persons)
- Location: Mid-City Building, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 27/2024
- Requirements: Possess a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Criminology, Policing, Social Science, Sociology, or Project Management.
28. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Pro-active Policing (Frontline: CSC)
- Location: Mid-City Building, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 28/2024
- Requirements: Hold a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Policing, Criminology, or Information Technology.
29. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Pro-active Policing (Custody and Exhibit Management: VSS)
- Location: Mid-City Building, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 29/2024
- Requirements: Hold a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Policing, Criminology, or Office Management.
30. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Pro-active Policing (Frontline: Crime Prevention Operations)
- Location: Mid-City Building, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 30/2024
- Requirements: Holds a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Policing, Criminology, or Information Technology.
31. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Pro-active Policing (Crime Prevention Services: Police Safety)
- Location: Mid-City Building, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 31/2024
- Requirements: Holds a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Policing, Criminology, or Information Technology.
32. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Supply Chain Management
- Location: Mid-City Building, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 32/2024
- Requirements: Holds a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transport Management, or Fleet Management.
33. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 2
- Section: Human Resource Management
- Location: Mid-City Building, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 33/2024
- Requirements: Holds a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration and Management, Office Administration, or Office Management and Technology.
34. Job Title: Financial and Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Finance Management
- Location: Mid-City Building, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 34/2024
- Requirements: Holds a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Financial Accounting, B Com in Financial Management, Business Management, Cost Management and Accounting, or Public Finance Management and Administration.
35. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Rapid Rail and Police Emergency Services (Operational Coordination: CIMO)
- Location: Mid-City Building, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 35/2024
- Requirements: Holds a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Statistics, Work Study, or Production Management.
36. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Rapid Rail Policing Services (Policy Development and Partnership)
- Location: Mid-City Building, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 36/2024
- Holds a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration or Policing.
37. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Rapid Rail Policing Services (Quality Assurance and Interventions)
- Location: Mid-City Building, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 37/2024
- Requirements: Holds a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation or Quality Management.
38. Job Title: Administrative Intern
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Section: Rapid Rail and Police Emergency Services (K9 Services)
- Location: Mid-City Building, Pretoria
- Reference Number: VPO INT 38/2024
- Requirements: Holds a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Office Administration or Public Administration.
Application Process for Internships at SAPS:
To apply, use the official SAPS application form. Required documents include:
- An updated CV.
- Uncertified copies of ID, Senior Certificate, and educational qualifications.
- Ensure applications are hand-delivered or posted to the specified addresses before the deadline.
- Application Deadline: The last day to submit applications for Internships at SAPS is May 17, 2024. Applications submitted post-deadline will not be accepted.
- Selection Criteria: Applicants will be subjected to fingerprint screening, interviews, and vetting processes. Selected interns will be required to sign a 12-month internship contract.
Related: Mastering the SAPS Psychometric Test
General Application Delivery Instructions:
- Applications must be hand-delivered or posted. Ensure all required documents, including the official SAPS application form, an updated CV, and uncertified copies of your ID, National Senior Certificate, and higher education qualifications, are included.
Specific Drop-off Locations and Contacts:
For VPO INT 01/2023, 02/2024, 03/2023, 04/2024, 05/2023, 06/2024, 07/2023, 08/2024, 09/2023, 10/2024:
- Address: 459 Leyds Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria
- Postal Address: South African Police Service, Private Bag X 30, Sunnyside 0132, Pretoria (Gauteng)
- For Attention: Lt Col PG Nomdzinwa
- Contact: 012 400 3844
- Additional Contact: Capt MP Mufara, 012 400 3826
For VPO INT 16/2024, 17/2024, 18/2024:
- Location: Mso Building, 1st Floor, King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy
- Postal Address: PO Box 57732, King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy 4407
- For Attention: Lt Colonel Vellem N / SAC Naidoo A
- Contact: 032 436 0503
For VPO INT 11/2024, 12/2024, 13/2024:
- Location: NPOP Reserve Unit Mpumalanga, Matsulu SAPS, Emfuleni Road, Nelspruit (Mpumalanga)
- For Attention: Lt Col Manyike H
- Contact: 082 303 9661
For VPO INT 19/2024, 20/2024:
- Location: SAPS Border Policing, Cape Town International Airport, Airport Approach Road, Cape Town 8000
- For Attention: Col Moyo
- Contact: 021 927 2959 / 079 496 1305
For VPO INT 14/2024, 15/2024:
- Location: STF Cape Town Special Task Force Base 35 Squadron, Erica Drive, Belhar
- For Attention: Lt Col Francke
- Contact: 082 782 6804
For VPO INT 21/2023 to VPO INT 38/2024:
- Location: MidCity Building, 540 Pretorius Street, Arcadia
- For Attention: Lt Col PS Swartz-Goliath
- Contact: 012 421 8178
- Additional Contact: WO Mpeko, 012 421 8491
Internships at SAPS not only prepare graduates for future career challenges but also play a crucial role in their personal growth and professional development. This initiative reflects SAPS’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of law enforcement and administrative professionals.