SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE (SAPS) - SECTION HEAD: DIVISION: DETECTIVE AND FORENSIC SERVICES (BRIGADIER) X4

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Appointment Requirements:
Applicants:
 Must have at least a three (3) year Degree/Diploma (accredited by SAQA on NQF level 6 or higher) in Natural Sciences, Quality Management, Environmental Management, Health and Safety, or related fields of study. An applicable post graduate qualification relevant to the core functions of the post, relevant training and development in Leadership and Management Training Programmes, and/or Programme and Project Management may be an advantage;
 Must have competencies in the following ISO Standards
ISO 9001, 17025, 17020, 14001, 45001; 19011, 31000, including the competencies in Risk Assessment and Good Laboratory Practice.
 Must have knowledge in the following legislation:
 Occupational Health and Safety [OHS] Act, National Environmental Management Act [NEMA], and related legislation; the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act [COIDA], Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act and the Fingerprint Criminal Law Amendment Bill 15 of 2007.
 Must have a minimum of three years’ appropriate managerial experience in the field of the post;
 Must be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
 Must have a valid motor vehicle drivers’ license; and
 Will be required to undergo a security vetting process to the level of Top Secret and obtain a security clearance of Top Secret within six months after appointment (if not already in possession of such a valid security clearance).
 
Core Functions:
 Manage the development and implementation of Quality and ECO documents as per ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and 14001 at Divisional Level and Support Services related functions,
 Management of Quality circles, audits, inspections, workshops, ECO documents and related functions within the Division: Forensic Services and Quality Management,
 Manage the Development of Bid Specification for transversal items/services, management of contract and database for transversal divisional items/services within the Division: Forensic Services and Quality Management,
 Manage the risk assessment process in line with the Quality Management System for the Component: Quality Management and the Section: Support Services, including monitoring the effectiveness of internal controls,
 Manage the compilation of reports and oversight reports related to the Division: Forensic Services and Quality Management,
 Manage and utilise all resources allocated to the immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
 
 
General:
 Application forms will be available from SAPS Head Office, Wachthuis Building, Thibault Arcade, 225 Pretorius Street, PRETORIA, 2nd floor, room T208. Application forms will also be available at the Provincial Offices, Human Resource Management and on the SAPS Website: https://www.saps.gov.za. The application form that must be used is circulated together with the advertisement and it may be requested via only one of the following e-mail addresses:
senappoint@saps.gov.za; 
Snr.Appoint.HQ4@saps.gov.za; 
SeniorAppointmentsHQ5@saps.gov.za; 
PhashaM2@saps.gov.za; 
RamatlakanaS@saps.gov.za
 
 Application forms may be delivered by hand to the SAPS Head Office, Subsection: SMS Appointment Administration: Wachthuis Building, Thibault Arcade, 225 Pretorius Street, PRETORIA, 2nd floor, room T208 (between 07:30 and 16:00), or may be posted to (please note that in the event that an application is posted, it must be reached at the indicated office before or on the closing date and time specified in the advertisement i.e. 7 June 2021 at 16:00):
The South African Police Service
Subsection: SMS Appointment Administration
Private Bag X986, PRETORIA, 0001
 
 The onus is on the candidate to obtain a reference number as proof of registration of the application. It is furthermore the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application has been received at the Subsection: SMS Appointment Administration, Head Office on or before the closing date and time of the advertisement. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
 Enquiries can be directed to ANY of the personnel at SMS Appointment Administration: Head Office including Lieutenant Colonel Horst or Lieutenant Colonel van Rensburg at telephone number: 012 393-4463 / 1014 / 1078 / 4320 / 2484 / 2773 / 2436.
 
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:
 
 The closing date for applications is: 7 June 2021 at 16:00:
 
 Only the official application form as mentioned in paragraph 5 supra will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. Each page of the application form must be signed by the applicant.
 The post particulars and number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
 A separate original application form and CV must be submitted for each post applied for. Copies will not be accepted.
 The CV must contain full particulars of:
 all boards on which an applicant serves;
 current employment and other business interests;
 career promotions, appointments, career developments, career history, and
 current studies and qualifications.
 An applicant must also attach to every application originally certified copies of all
of the following documents:
 ID document;
 valid motor vehicle driver’s’ licence; and
 Degree / Diploma certificates of all educational qualifications obtained (academic records and / or statements of results only do not suffice).
 Applicants must declare all interests or involvement in a public – or private board or council or any other private entity of which such interest may create a conflict of interest.
 Successful candidates for appointment, will be vetted in terms of Chapter 7, Part 2 of the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005) or the National Sex Offenders Register [Section 42 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007)]. A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, may be disqualified from appointment to that post. If it appears after an applicant’s appointment that his or her name appears in either of the indicated registers, his or her appointment may be re-considered.
 Candidates are expected to disclose if he / she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and may be disqualified from appointment to that post.
 The final selected candidate must disclose any financial interest, in the prescribed format, as provided for in the SAPS Employment Regulations, 2018 for newly appointed SMS candidates or proof of the electronic submission for the previous disclosure period.
 Unless otherwise indicated, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a security vetting process to the level of Top Secret and obtain a security clearance of Top Secret within six months after appointment (if not already in possession of such a valid security clearance).
 Appointments will be made in terms of the SAPS Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995).
 Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only.
 Shortlisted candidates will have to submit one (1) set of fingerprints to the secretary of the selection committee.
 All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to an assessment centre process, in compliance with DPSA directives, which will be used to test the relevant technical elements of the job and the generic managerial competencies, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department.
 The successful candidate will have to conclude a contract of employment, enter into a performance agreement and disclose all financial interests in terms of the South African Police Service Employment Regulations, 2018, and the Public Service Regulations, 2016.
 The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
 Although the posts are advertised, the National Commissioner may withdraw any post from the advertisement, re-advertise such post or fill the post by transferring a person at the same level where this is deemed to be in the interest of service delivery.
 In accordance with National Instruction 9 of 2016, as well as Regulation 24 of the SAPS General Regulations, expenses with regard to travel and accommodation of candidates may be paid by the South African Police Service.
 The appointment of the successful applicant will come into effect on the first day of the month following the date on which the National Commissioner approved the appointment/date of assumption of duty.
 The content of this circular must be brought to the attention of all personnel.
 
 

 
 
POST: Section Head: Division: Detective and Forensic Services (Brigadier)
LOCATION: Biology: Forensic Science Laboratory, Pretoria, Gauteng
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: Band A (SMS) = An all-inclusive flexible remuneration package of R 1 076 370 per annum is applicable
REFERENCES: 21/05/3225 (1 post)
 
Generic Requirements:
 The post requires skills in: strategic capability, analytical ability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, client orientation, audit and assurance, audit and risk management experience, stake holder relations and customer focus. Applicants must have knowledge of systems, processes, procedures, policies and legislation relevant to the field of the post, such as the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), Public Service Act, South African Police Service Act, as well as Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Police / Public Service Regulations, Risk Management Framework in the Public Sector and other relevant legislation. Applicants must also be computer literate (Microsoft Word / Power Point / Excel).
 
Appointment Requirements:
Applicants:
 Must have at least a three (3) year Degree/Diploma in Natural Science with specialization in Molecular Biology or Biomedical (accredited by SAQA on NQF level 6 or higher), or related fields of study. An applicable post graduate qualification relevant to the core functions of the post, relevant training and development in Leadership and Management Training Programmes, and/or Programme and Project Management may be an advantage;
 Must have a minimum of three years’ appropriate managerial experience in the field of the post;
 Must be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
 Must have a valid motor vehicle drivers’ license; and
 Will be required to undergo a security vetting process to the level of Top Secret and obtain a security clearance of Top Secret within six months after appointment (if not already in possession of such a valid security clearance).
 
Core Functions:
 Manage the rendering of an effective national laboratory service regarding anthropology examinations/ DNA and body fluid examinations,
 Manage the provisioning of adequate skills levels pertaining to all personnel allocated within the defined area of responsibility,
 Manage an effective national laboratory service regarding the application of forensic science in the investigation of Biology related matters and production management, including: - the management of operational forensic case work, -the management of forensic operations and activities of the biological analysis,
 Manage the receipt and registration of forensic case exhibits,
 Manage the provisioning of technical assistance to forensic research cases relating to technical innovation and specimens,
 Manage the development of employees of the Section: Biology,
 Manage and utilise all resources allocated to the immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives
 
General:
 Application forms will be available from SAPS Head Office, Wachthuis Building, Thibault Arcade, 225 Pretorius Street, PRETORIA, 2nd floor, room T208. Application forms will also be available at the Provincial Offices, Human Resource Management and on the SAPS Website: https://www.saps.gov.za.  The application form that must be used is circulated together with the advertisement and it may be requested via only one of the following e-mail addresses:
senappoint@saps.gov.za; 
Snr.Appoint.HQ4@saps.gov.za; 
SeniorAppointmentsHQ5@saps.gov.za; 
PhashaM2@saps.gov.za; 
RamatlakanaS@saps.gov.za
 
 Application forms may be delivered by hand to the SAPS Head Office, Subsection: SMS Appointment Administration: Wachthuis Building, Thibault Arcade, 225 Pretorius Street, PRETORIA, 2nd floor, room T208 (between 07:30 and 16:00), or may be posted to (please note that in the event that an application is posted, it must be reached at the indicated office before or on the closing date and time specified in the advertisement i.e. 7 June 2021 at 16:00):
The South African Police Service
Subsection: SMS Appointment Administration
Private Bag X986, PRETORIA, 0001
 
 The onus is on the candidate to obtain a reference number as proof of registration of the application. It is furthermore the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application has been received at the Subsection: SMS Appointment Administration, Head Office on or before the closing date and time of the advertisement. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
 
 Enquiries can be directed to ANY of the personnel at SMS Appointment Administration: Head Office including Lieutenant Colonel Horst or Lieutenant Colonel van Rensburg at telephone number: 012 393-4463 / 1014 / 1078 / 4320 / 2484 / 2773 / 2436.
 
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:
 
 The closing date for applications is: 7 June 2021 at 16:00:
 
 Only the official application form as mentioned in paragraph 5 supra will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. Each page of the application form must be signed by the applicant.
 The post particulars and number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
 A separate original application form and CV must be submitted for each post applied for. Copies will not be accepted.
 The CV must contain full particulars of:
 all boards on which an applicant serves;
 current employment and other business interests;
 career promotions, appointments, career developments, career history, and
 current studies and qualifications.
 An applicant must also attach to every application originally certified copies of all of the following documents:
 ID document;
 valid motor vehicle driver’s’ licence; and
 Degree / Diploma certificates of all educational qualifications obtained (academic records and / or statements of results only do not suffice).
 Applicants must declare all interests or involvement in a public – or private board or council or any other private entity of which such interest may create a conflict of interest.
 Successful candidates for appointment, will be vetted in terms of Chapter 7, Part 2 of the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005) or the National Sex Offenders Register [Section 42 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007)]. A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, may be disqualified from appointment to that post. If it appears after an applicant’s appointment that his or her name appears in either of the indicated registers, his or her appointment may be re-considered.
 Candidates are expected to disclose if he / she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and may be disqualified from appointment to that post.
 The final selected candidate must disclose any financial interest, in the prescribed format, as provided for in the SAPS Employment Regulations, 2018 for newly appointed SMS candidates or proof of the electronic submission for the previous disclosure period.
 Unless otherwise indicated, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a security vetting process to the level of Top Secret and obtain a security clearance of Top Secret within six months after appointment (if not already in possession of such a valid security clearance).
 Appointments will be made in terms of the SAPS Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995).
 Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only.
 Shortlisted candidates will have to submit one (1) set of fingerprints to the secretary of the selection committee.
 All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to an assessment centre process, in compliance with DPSA directives, which will be used to test the relevant technical elements of the job and the generic managerial competencies, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department.
 The successful candidate will have to conclude a contract of employment, enter into a performance agreement and disclose all financial interests in terms of the South African Police Service Employment Regulations, 2018, and the Public Service Regulations, 2016.
 The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
 Although the posts are advertised, the National Commissioner may withdraw any post from the advertisement, re-advertise such post or fill the post by transferring a person at the same level where this is deemed to be in the interest of service delivery.
 In accordance with National Instruction 9 of 2016, as well as Regulation 24 of the SAPS General Regulations, expenses with regard to travel and accommodation of candidates may be paid by the South African Police Service.
 The appointment of the successful applicant will come into effect on the first day of the month following the date on which the National Commissioner approved the appointment/date of assumption of duty.
 The content of this circular must be brought to the attention of all personnel.
 
 

 
 
POST: Section Head: Division: Detective and Forensic Services (Brigadier)
LOCATION: Scientific Analysis: Forensic Science Laboratory, Pretoria, Gauteng
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: Band A (SMS) = An all-inclusive flexible remuneration package of R 1 076 370 per annum is applicable
REFERENCES: 21/05/3226 (1 post)
 
Generic Requirements:
 The post requires skills in: strategic capability, analytical ability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, client orientation, audit and assurance, audit and risk management experience, stake holder relations and customer focus. Applicants must have knowledge of systems, processes, procedures, policies and legislation relevant to the field of the post, such as the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), Public Service Act, South African Police Service Act, as well as Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Police / Public Service Regulations, Risk Management Framework in the Public Sector and other relevant legislation. Applicants must also be computer literate (Microsoft Word / Power Point / Excel).
 
Appointment Requirements:
Applicants:
 Must have at least a three (3) year Degree/Diploma (accredited by SAQA on NQF level 6 or higher) in Natural Sciences in Biology or Genetic Studies, or related fields of study. An applicable post graduate qualification relevant to the core functions of the post, relevant training and development in Leadership and Management Training Programmes, and/or Programme and Project Management may be an advantage;
 Must have a minimum of three years’ appropriate managerial experience in the field of the post;
 Must be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
 Must have a valid motor vehicle drivers’ license; and
 Will be required to undergo a security vetting process to the level of Top Secret and obtain a security clearance of Top Secret within six months after appointment (if not already in possession of such a valid security clearance).
 
Core Functions:
 Manage the rendering of an effective national laboratory service regarding Material Analysis, Precious Metals, Trace Analysis and Image/ Polygraph and Forensic Photography examinations,
 Manage the provisioning of adequate skills levels pertaining to all personnel allocated within the defined area of responsibility,
 Manage an effective national laboratory service regarding the application of forensic science in the investigation of Scientific Analysis related matters and production management, including: - the management of operational forensic case work, -the management of forensic operations and activities of the scientific analysis:
 Manage the receipt and registration of forensic case exhibits,
 Manage the provisioning of technical assistance to forensic research cases relating to technical innovation and specimens,
 Manage the development of employees of the Section: Scientific Analysis,
 Manage and utilise all resources allocated to the immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
 
 
General:
 Application forms will be available from SAPS Head Office, Wachthuis Building, Thibault Arcade, 225 Pretorius Street, PRETORIA, 2nd floor, room T208. Application forms will also be available at the Provincial Offices, Human Resource Management and on the SAPS Website: https://www.saps.gov.za. The application form that must be used is circulated together with the advertisement and it may be requested via only one of the following e-mail addresses:
senappoint@saps.gov.za; 
Snr.Appoint.HQ4@saps.gov.za; 
SeniorAppointmentsHQ5@saps.gov.za; 
PhashaM2@saps.gov.za; 
RamatlakanaS@saps.gov.za
 
 Application forms may be delivered by hand to the SAPS Head Office, Subsection: SMS Appointment Administration: Wachthuis Building, Thibault Arcade, 225 Pretorius Street, PRETORIA, 2nd floor, room T208 (between 07:30 and 16:00), or may be posted to (please note that in the event that an application is posted, it must be reached at the indicated office before or on the closing date and time specified in the advertisement i.e. 7 June 2021 at 16:00):
The South African Police Service
Subsection: SMS Appointment Administration
Private Bag X986, PRETORIA, 0001
 
 The onus is on the candidate to obtain a reference number as proof of registration of the application. It is furthermore the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application has been received at the Subsection: SMS Appointment Administration, Head Office on or before the closing date and time of the advertisement. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
 
 Enquiries can be directed to ANY of the personnel at SMS Appointment Administration: Head Office including Lieutenant Colonel Horst or Lieutenant Colonel van Rensburg at telephone number: 012 393-4463 / 1014 / 1078 / 4320 / 2484 / 2773 / 2436.
 
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:
 
 The closing date for applications is: 7 June 2021 at 16:00:
 
 Only the official application form as mentioned in paragraph 5 supra will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. Each page of the application form must be signed by the applicant.
 The post particulars and number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
 A separate original application form and CV must be submitted for each post applied for. Copies will not be accepted.
 The CV must contain full particulars of:
 all boards on which an applicant serves;
 current employment and other business interests;
 career promotions, appointments, career developments, career history, and
 current studies and qualifications.
 An applicant must also attach to every application originally certified copies of all of the following documents:
 ID document;
 valid motor vehicle driver’s’ licence; and
 Degree / Diploma certificates of all educational qualifications obtained (academic records and / or statements of results only do not suffice).
 Applicants must declare all interests or involvement in a public – or private board or council or any other private entity of which such interest may create a conflict of interest.
 Successful candidates for appointment, will be vetted in terms of Chapter 7, Part 2 of the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005) or the National Sex Offenders Register [Section 42 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007)]. A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, may be disqualified from appointment to that post. If it appears after an applicant’s appointment that his or her name appears in either of the indicated registers, his or her appointment may be re-considered.
 Candidates are expected to disclose if he / she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and may be disqualified from appointment to that post.
 The final selected candidate must disclose any financial interest, in the prescribed format, as provided for in the SAPS Employment Regulations, 2018 for newly appointed SMS candidates or proof of the electronic submission for the previous disclosure period.
 Unless otherwise indicated, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a security vetting process to the level of Top Secret and obtain a security clearance of Top Secret within six months after appointment (if not already in possession of such a valid security clearance).
 Appointments will be made in terms of the SAPS Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995).
 Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only.
 Shortlisted candidates will have to submit one (1) set of fingerprints to the secretary of the selection committee.
 All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to an assessment centre process, in compliance with DPSA directives, which will be used to test the relevant technical elements of the job and the generic managerial competencies, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department.
 The successful candidate will have to conclude a contract of employment, enter into a performance agreement and disclose all financial interests in terms of the South African Police Service Employment Regulations, 2018, and the Public Service Regulations, 2016.
 The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
 Although the posts are advertised, the National Commissioner may withdraw any post from the advertisement, re-advertise such post or fill the post by transferring a person at the same level where this is deemed to be in the interest of service delivery.
 In accordance with National Instruction 9 of 2016, as well as Regulation 24 of the SAPS General Regulations, expenses with regard to travel and accommodation of candidates may be paid by the South African Police Service.
 The appointment of the successful applicant will come into effect on the first day of the month following the date on which the National Commissioner approved the appointment/date of assumption of duty.
 The content of this circular must be brought to the attention of all personnel.
 
 

Appointment Requirements:
Applicants:
 Must have at least a three (3) year Degree/Diploma (accredited by SAQA on NQF level 6 or higher) in Natural Sciences, Quality Management, Environmental Management, Health and Safety, Police Administration / Management, Police Science or related fields of study. An applicable post graduate qualification relevant to the core functions of the post, relevant training and development in Leadership and Management Training Programmes, Programme and Project Management and/or EDTP Solutions may be an advantage;
 Must have competencies in the following ISO Standards
ISO 9001, 17025, 17020, including the competencies in the Standard Operating Procedures on the ETD Solution, and Good Laboratory Practice, Quality Management and/or Science Laboratory work experience will be an added advantage,
 Must have knowledge in the following legislation: The Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, the Occupational Health and Safety [OHS] Act and related legislation; the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act,
 Must have a minimum of three years’ appropriate managerial experience in the field of the post;
 Must be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
 Must have a valid motor vehicle drivers’ license; and
 Will be required to undergo a security vetting process to the level of Top Secret and obtain a security clearance of Top Secret within six months after appointment (if not already in possession of such a valid security clearance).
Core Functions:
 Manage the Development and Review of the policies, procedures, applicable forms and register in the Section: Development Facilitation,
 Manage the Development and Review of the training modules for various examination types including the mentorship program for FSL,
 Manage the alignment of the Developed Training Material to ETD and Organizational Standards,
 Manage the submission of the approved learning material to the Division: HRD for Quality Assurance and registration on the CAS System,
 Manage the facilitation of the planned forensic courses as per training provisioning Plan [TPP] for forensic analysts within Forensic Science Laboratory and Quality Management,
 Manage the competency matrix and grid for the forensic analysts in Forensic Science Laboratory and Quality Management,
 Manage the compilation and updating of the Statement of Expertise (SOE) for the forensic analysts in Forensic Science Laboratory and Quality Management,
 Manage the implementation of the Forensic Awareness interventions for External and Internal stakeholders,
 Management of compliance inspections on training records for both Forensic Science Laboratory and Quality Management forensic analysts.
 Responsible for the efficient management and administration the Section: Development Facilitation, including the effective utilisation and training of managers.
 Manage and utilise all resources allocated to the immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
 
 
General:
 Application forms will be available from SAPS Head Office, Wachthuis Building, Thibault Arcade, 225 Pretorius Street, PRETORIA, 2nd floor, room T208. Application forms will also be available at the Provincial Offices, Human Resource Management and on the SAPS Website: https://www.saps.gov.za. The application form that must be used is circulated together with the advertisement and it may be requested via only one of the following e-mail addresses:
senappoint@saps.gov.za; 
Snr.Appoint.HQ4@saps.gov.za; 
SeniorAppointmentsHQ5@saps.gov.za; 
PhashaM2@saps.gov.za; 
RamatlakanaS@saps.gov.za
 
 Application forms may be delivered by hand to the SAPS Head Office, Subsection: SMS Appointment Administration: Wachthuis Building, Thibault Arcade, 225 Pretorius Street, PRETORIA, 2nd floor, room T208 (between 07:30 and 16:00), or may be posted to (please note that in the event that an application is posted, it must be reached at the indicated office before or on the closing date and time specified in the advertisement i.e. 7 June 2021 at 16:00):
The South African Police Service
Subsection: SMS Appointment Administration
Private Bag X986, PRETORIA, 0001
 
 The onus is on the candidate to obtain a reference number as proof of registration of the application. It is furthermore the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application has been received at the Subsection: SMS Appointment Administration, Head Office on or before the closing date and time of the advertisement. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
 
 Enquiries can be directed to ANY of the personnel at SMS Appointment Administration: Head Office including Lieutenant Colonel Horst or Lieutenant Colonel van Rensburg at telephone number: 012 393-4463 / 1014 / 1078 / 4320 / 2484 / 2773 / 2436.
 
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:
 
 The closing date for applications is: 7 June 2021 at 16:00:
 
 Only the official application form as mentioned in paragraph 5 supra will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. Each page of the application form must be signed by the applicant.
 The post particulars and number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
 A separate original application form and CV must be submitted for each post applied for. Copies will not be accepted.
 The CV must contain full particulars of:
 all boards on which an applicant serves;
 current employment and other business interests;
 career promotions, appointments, career developments, career history, and
 current studies and qualifications.
 An applicant must also attach to every application originally certified copies of all of the following documents:
 ID document;
 valid motor vehicle driver’s’ licence; and
 Degree / Diploma certificates of all educational qualifications obtained (academic records and / or statements of results only do not suffice).
 Applicants must declare all interests or involvement in a public – or private board or council or any other private entity of which such interest may create a conflict of interest.
 Successful candidates for appointment, will be vetted in terms of Chapter 7, Part 2 of the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005) or the National Sex Offenders Register [Section 42 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007)]. A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, may be disqualified from appointment to that post. If it appears after an applicant’s appointment that his or her name appears in either of the indicated registers, his or her appointment may be re-considered.
 Candidates are expected to disclose if he / she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and may be disqualified from appointment to that post.
 The final selected candidate must disclose any financial interest, in the prescribed format, as provided for in the SAPS Employment Regulations, 2018 for newly appointed SMS candidates or proof of the electronic submission for the previous disclosure period.
 Unless otherwise indicated, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a security vetting process to the level of Top Secret and obtain a security clearance of Top Secret within six months after appointment (if not already in possession of such a valid security clearance).
 Appointments will be made in terms of the SAPS Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995).
 Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only.
 Shortlisted candidates will have to submit one (1) set of fingerprints to the secretary of the selection committee.
 All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to an assessment centre process, in compliance with DPSA directives, which will be used to test the relevant technical elements of the job and the generic managerial competencies, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department.
 The successful candidate will have to conclude a contract of employment, enter into a performance agreement and disclose all financial interests in terms of the South African Police Service Employment Regulations, 2018, and the Public Service Regulations, 2016.
 The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
 Although the posts are advertised, the National Commissioner may withdraw any post from the advertisement, re-advertise such post or fill the post by transferring a person at the same level where this is deemed to be in the interest of service delivery.
 In accordance with National Instruction 9 of 2016, as well as Regulation 24 of the SAPS General Regulations, expenses with regard to travel and accommodation of candidates may be paid by the South African Police Service.
 The appointment of the successful applicant will come into effect on the first day of the month following the date on which the National Commissioner approved the appointment/date of assumption of duty.
 The content of this circular must be brought to the attention of all personnel.