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SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE (SAPS) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE (SAPS)
SECTION COMMANDER: SOCIAL MEDIA CENTRE (COLONEL)
LOCATION: Crime Intelligence, Intelligence Analysis and Coordination, Social Media Centre, Head Office, Pretoria
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION (MMS) R969 291 per annum
REFERENCES: DCI 01/07/2024 (1 post)
Generic Requirements:
Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post;
Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4;
Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s license;
Be a South African Citizen;
Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending;
Must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification;
Applicants must also be computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, have interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills;
Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage;
Be able to work under pressure as well as extended hours.
Additional Post Requirements:
Have at least a 3 (three) year Diploma/ Degree recorded on the National Learner Record database on the NQF level 6 or higher in Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relations/ Media Practice or equivalent 3 year qualification relevant to the core functions of the post;
Have at least four (4) years’ experience in Communication/Media production services or related the field of the post, of which three (3) years should be on supervisory level.
Core Functions:
Ensure efficient and effective management of social media centre functions (collection /monitoring, analysis and marketing);
Ensure the compilation of reports and presentations related to social media trends to the office of the Divisional Commissioner Crime Intelligence;
Ensure the utilisation of open source intelligence (OSINT) to enhance Intelligence Analysis products;
Supervise the authenticity and quality of the collected and analysed social media information or products;
Supervise the proper maintenance of database in relation to all social media products impacting on the SAPS functioning; *
Manage and control human, financial, physical and information resources of the centre.
General:
The closing date for applications is 2024-08-18.
Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website (www.saps.gov.za) and at SAPS recruitment offices/Police Stations) will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhere to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted.
Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae as well as well as uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID document, motor vehicle driver’s licence (where required), all educational qualifications obtained together with academic records thereof and service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, must be submitted together with the application form.
Original documentations of short-listed candidates must be produced during the selection process as requested.
Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions.
The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks on all short listed candidates.
All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment to that post.
Persons with previous convictions are excluded.
Applicants appointed in terms of the Police Service Act will be subjected to a medical assessment by a medical practitioner as determined by SAPS prescripts.
Applicants appointed under the Police Service Act will be subjected to undergo a lateral entry programme at a SAPS Academy & Training Centre and will be expected to qualify as competent and to maintain such competency throughout his or her service, by the employee to possess and use of a firearm(s) as required by the SAPS.
If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him / her to undergo a personal interview and subjected to security clearance.
Appointments will be made in terms of the South African Police Service Act, (Act 68 of 1995) as applicable to the post environment.
Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
The SAPS application form can be obtained from any SAPS Recruitment Office within the South African Police Service. Application forms must be forwarded to the following address(es):
Hand delivered applications: 463 Prieska Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria (Application must be deposited into the box available at the reception area). Physical Address
Posted applications: The Divisional Commissioner: Crime Intelligence, (Attention: Lt Col Thaver/ Capt Dick), Private Bag X 301, Pretoria, 0001.
Enquiries can be directed to Lt Col Thaver/ Captain Dick at telephone: 012 360 1370 / 1415.
SECTION COMMANDER: SOCIAL MEDIA CENTRE (COLONEL)
LOCATION: Crime Intelligence, Intelligence Analysis and Coordination, Social Media Centre, Head Office, Pretoria
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION (MMS) R969 291 per annum
REFERENCES: DCI 01/07/2024 (1 post)
Generic Requirements:
Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post;
Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4;
Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s license;
Be a South African Citizen;
Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending;
Must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification;
Applicants must also be computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, have interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills;
Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage;
Be able to work under pressure as well as extended hours.
Additional Post Requirements:
Have at least a 3 (three) year Diploma/ Degree recorded on the National Learner Record database on the NQF level 6 or higher in Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relations/ Media Practice or equivalent 3 year qualification relevant to the core functions of the post;
Have at least four (4) years’ experience in Communication/Media production services or related the field of the post, of which three (3) years should be on supervisory level.
Core Functions:
Ensure efficient and effective management of social media centre functions (collection /monitoring, analysis and marketing);
Ensure the compilation of reports and presentations related to social media trends to the office of the Divisional Commissioner Crime Intelligence;
Ensure the utilisation of open source intelligence (OSINT) to enhance Intelligence Analysis products;
Supervise the authenticity and quality of the collected and analysed social media information or products;
Supervise the proper maintenance of database in relation to all social media products impacting on the SAPS functioning; *
Manage and control human, financial, physical and information resources of the centre.
General:
The closing date for applications is 2024-08-18.
Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website (www.saps.gov.za) and at SAPS recruitment offices/Police Stations) will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhere to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted.
Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae as well as well as uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID document, motor vehicle driver’s licence (where required), all educational qualifications obtained together with academic records thereof and service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, must be submitted together with the application form.
Original documentations of short-listed candidates must be produced during the selection process as requested.
Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions.
The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks on all short listed candidates.
All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment to that post.
Persons with previous convictions are excluded.
Applicants appointed in terms of the Police Service Act will be subjected to a medical assessment by a medical practitioner as determined by SAPS prescripts.
Applicants appointed under the Police Service Act will be subjected to undergo a lateral entry programme at a SAPS Academy & Training Centre and will be expected to qualify as competent and to maintain such competency throughout his or her service, by the employee to possess and use of a firearm(s) as required by the SAPS.
If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him / her to undergo a personal interview and subjected to security clearance.
Appointments will be made in terms of the South African Police Service Act, (Act 68 of 1995) as applicable to the post environment.
Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
The SAPS application form can be obtained from any SAPS Recruitment Office within the South African Police Service. Application forms must be forwarded to the following address(es):
Hand delivered applications: 463 Prieska Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria (Application must be deposited into the box available at the reception area). Physical Address
Posted applications: The Divisional Commissioner: Crime Intelligence, (Attention: Lt Col Thaver/ Capt Dick), Private Bag X 301, Pretoria, 0001.
Enquiries can be directed to Lt Col Thaver/ Captain Dick at telephone: 012 360 1370 / 1415.
SUB-SECTION COMMANDER: SOCIAL MEDIA DESK (LIEUTENANT COLONEL) (2 POSTS)
LOCATION: Crime Intelligence, Intelligence Analysis and Coordination, Social Media Centre, Head Office, Pretoria
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION (Band D) R548 880 per annum
REFERENCES: DCI 02/07/2024 (2 posts)
Generic Requirements:
Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post;
Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4;
Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s license;
Be a South African Citizen;
Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending;
Must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification;
Applicants must also be computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, have interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills;
Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage;
Be able to work under pressure as well as extended hours.
Additional Post Requirements:
Have at least a 3 (three) year Diploma/ Degree recorded on the National Learner Record database on the NQF level 6 or higher in Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relations/ Media Practice/ or equivalent 3 year qualification relevant to the core functions of the post;
Must have at least three (3) years’ experience in Communication/Media production services or related the field of the post, of which two (2) years should be on supervisory level.
Core Functions:
Ensure Management of the media desks functions;
Supervise members that provide management information relating to analysis and interpretation of public safety and stability issues as well as support related information;
Monitoring of all SAPS related systems, inclusive of internet;
Compile, monitor and evaluate the execution of policy guidelines/ standards procedures and practices;
Supervise the monitoring and perusing of information sources
Provisioning of management information relating to analysis and interpretation of public safety and stability issues, and organised crime;
Manage and control human, financial, physical and information resources of the centre.
General:
The closing date for applications is 2024-08-18.
Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website (www.saps.gov.za) and at SAPS recruitment offices/Police Stations) will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhere to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted.
Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae as well as well as uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID document, motor vehicle driver’s licence (where required), all educational qualifications obtained together with academic records thereof and service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, must be submitted together with the application form.
Original documentations of short-listed candidates must be produced during the selection process as requested.
Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions.
The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks on all short listed candidates.
All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment to that post.
Persons with previous convictions are excluded.
Applicants appointed in terms of the Police Service Act will be subjected to a medical assessment by a medical practitioner as determined by SAPS prescripts.
Applicants appointed under the Police Service Act will be subjected to undergo a lateral entry programme at a SAPS Academy & Training Centre and will be expected to qualify as competent and to maintain such competency throughout his or her service, by the employee to possess and use of a firearm(s) as required by the SAPS.
If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him / her to undergo a personal interview and subjected to security clearance.
Appointments will be made in terms of the South African Police Service Act, (Act 68 of 1995) as applicable to the post environment.
Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
The SAPS application form can be obtained from any SAPS Recruitment Office within the South African Police Service. Application forms must be forwarded to the following address(es):
Hand delivered applications: 463 Prieska Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria (Application must be deposited into the box available at the reception area). Physical Address
Posted applications: The Divisional Commissioner: Crime Intelligence, (Attention: Lt Col Thaver/ Capt Dick), Private Bag X 301, Pretoria, 0001.
Enquiries can be directed to Lt Col Thaver/ Captain Dick at telephone: 012 360 1370 / 1415.
SUB-SECTION COMMANDER: SOCIAL MEDIA DESK (LIEUTENANT COLONEL) (2 POSTS)
LOCATION: Crime Intelligence, Intelligence Analysis and Coordination, Social Media Centre, Head Office, Pretoria
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION (Band D) R548 880 per annum
REFERENCES: DCI 02/07/2024 (2 posts)
Generic Requirements:
Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post;
Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4;
Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s license;
Be a South African Citizen;
Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending;
Must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification;
Applicants must also be computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, have interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills;
Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage;
Be able to work under pressure as well as extended hours.
Additional Post Requirements:
Have at least a 3 (three) year Diploma/ Degree recorded on the National Learner Record database on the NQF level 6 or higher in Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relations/ Media Practice/ or equivalent 3 year qualification relevant to the core functions of the post;
Must have at least three (3) years’ experience in Communication/Media production services or related the field of the post, of which two (2) years should be on supervisory level.
Core Functions:
Ensure Management of the media desks functions;
Supervise members that provide management information relating to analysis and interpretation of public safety and stability issues as well as support related information;
Monitoring of all SAPS related systems, inclusive of internet;
Compile, monitor and evaluate the execution of policy guidelines/ standards procedures and practices;
Supervise the monitoring and perusing of information sources
Provisioning of management information relating to analysis and interpretation of public safety and stability issues, and organised crime;
Manage and control human, financial, physical and information resources of the centre.
General:
The closing date for applications is 2024-08-18.
Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website (www.saps.gov.za) and at SAPS recruitment offices/Police Stations) will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhere to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted.
Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae as well as well as uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID document, motor vehicle driver’s licence (where required), all educational qualifications obtained together with academic records thereof and service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, must be submitted together with the application form.
Original documentations of short-listed candidates must be produced during the selection process as requested.
Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions.
The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks on all short listed candidates.
All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment to that post.
Persons with previous convictions are excluded.
Applicants appointed in terms of the Police Service Act will be subjected to a medical assessment by a medical practitioner as determined by SAPS prescripts.
Applicants appointed under the Police Service Act will be subjected to undergo a lateral entry programme at a SAPS Academy & Training Centre and will be expected to qualify as competent and to maintain such competency throughout his or her service, by the employee to possess and use of a firearm(s) as required by the SAPS.
If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him / her to undergo a personal interview and subjected to security clearance.
Appointments will be made in terms of the South African Police Service Act, (Act 68 of 1995) as applicable to the post environment.
Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
The SAPS application form can be obtained from any SAPS Recruitment Office within the South African Police Service. Application forms must be forwarded to the following address(es):
Hand delivered applications: 463 Prieska Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria (Application must be deposited into the box available at the reception area). Physical Address
Posted applications: The Divisional Commissioner: Crime Intelligence, (Attention: Lt Col Thaver/ Capt Dick), Private Bag X 301, Pretoria, 0001.
Enquiries can be directed to Lt Col Thaver/ Captain Dick at telephone: 012 360 1370 / 1415.
SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER (CAPTAIN) (3 POSTS)
LOCATION: Crime Intelligence, Intelligence Analysis and Coordination, Social Media Centre, Head Office, Pretoria
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION (Band C) R437 607 per annum
REFERENCES: DCI 03/07/2024 (3 posts)
Generic Requirements:
Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post;
Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4;
Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s license;
Be a South African Citizen;
Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending;
Must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification;
Applicants must also be computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, have interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills;
Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage;
Be able to work under pressure as well as extended hours.
Additional Post Requirements:
Have at least a 3 (three) year Diploma/ Degree recorded on the National Learner Record database on the NQF level 6 or higher in Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relations/ Media Practice/ or equivalent 3 year qualification relevant to the core functions of the post;
Must have at least two (2) years’ experience in Communication/Media production services or related the field of the post, of which one (1) year should be on supervisory level.
Core Functions:
Supervise media desk functions (collection, monitoring and analysis);
Providing of collection, analysis and monitoring of social media trends inclusive of internet;
Provisioning of proactive and reactive intelligence on public safety, stability issues and organised crime;
Utilization of open source intelligence (OSINT) to enhance analysis products; and;
Providing of information to the SAPS stakeholders for operationalization;
Manage and control human, financial, physical and information resources of the centre.
General:
The closing date for applications is 2024-08-18.
Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website (www.saps.gov.za) and at SAPS recruitment offices/Police Stations) will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhere to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted.
Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae as well as well as uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID document, motor vehicle driver’s licence (where required), all educational qualifications obtained together with academic records thereof and service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, must be submitted together with the application form.
Original documentations of short-listed candidates must be produced during the selection process as requested.
Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions.
The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks on all short listed candidates.
All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment to that post.
Persons with previous convictions are excluded.
Applicants appointed in terms of the Police Service Act will be subjected to a medical assessment by a medical practitioner as determined by SAPS prescripts.
Applicants appointed under the Police Service Act will be subjected to undergo a lateral entry programme at a SAPS Academy & Training Centre and will be expected to qualify as competent and to maintain such competency throughout his or her service, by the employee to possess and use of a firearm(s) as required by the SAPS.
If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him / her to undergo a personal interview and subjected to security clearance.
Appointments will be made in terms of the South African Police Service Act, (Act 68 of 1995) as applicable to the post environment.
Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
The SAPS application form can be obtained from any SAPS Recruitment Office within the South African Police Service. Application forms must be forwarded to the following address(es):
Hand delivered applications: 463 Prieska Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria (Application must be deposited into the box available at the reception area). Physical Address
Posted applications: The Divisional Commissioner: Crime Intelligence, (Attention: Lt Col Thaver/ Capt Dick), Private Bag X 301, Pretoria, 0001.
Enquiries can be directed to Lt Col Thaver/ Captain Dick at telephone: 012 360 1370 / 1415.
SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYSTS (WARRANT OFFICER) (6 POSTS)
LOCATION: Crime Intelligence, Intelligence Analysis and Coordination, Social Media Centre, Head Office, Pretoria
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION (Band B1) R351 570 per annum
REFERENCES: DCI 04/07/2024 (6 posts)
Generic Requirements:
Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post;
Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4;
Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s license;
Be a South African Citizen;
Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending;
Must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification;
Applicants must also be computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, have interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills;
Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage;
Be able to work under pressure as well as extended hours.
Additional Post Requirements:
Have at least a 3 (three) year Diploma/ Degree recorded on the National Learner Record database on the NQF level 6 or higher in Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relations/ Media Practice/ Information Technology/ or equivalent 3 year qualification relevant to the core functions of the post.
Candidates must have at least a minimum of one (1) year functional/relevant experience in Communication/Media production services, or related experience in the field of the post.
Core Functions:
Providing of collection, analysis and monitoring of social media trends, inclusive of internet;
Provisioning of proactive and reactive intelligence on public safety, stability issues and organised crime;
Utilization of open source intelligence (OSINT) to enhance analysis products;
Comparison, indexing and sorting of gathered information and trends;
Analysis, evaluation of gathered information;
Compile/integration/correlation of the data for management information and decision.
General:
The closing date for applications is 2024-08-18.
Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website (www.saps.gov.za) and at SAPS recruitment offices/Police Stations) will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhere to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted.
Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae as well as well as uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID document, motor vehicle driver’s licence (where required), all educational qualifications obtained together with academic records thereof and service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, must be submitted together with the application form.
Original documentations of short-listed candidates must be produced during the selection process as requested.
Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions.
The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks on all short listed candidates.
All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment to that post.
Persons with previous convictions are excluded.
Applicants appointed in terms of the Police Service Act will be subjected to a medical assessment by a medical practitioner as determined by SAPS prescripts.
Applicants appointed under the Police Service Act will be subjected to undergo a lateral entry programme at a SAPS Academy & Training Centre and will be expected to qualify as competent and to maintain such competency throughout his or her service, by the employee to possess and use of a firearm(s) as required by the SAPS.
If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him / her to undergo a personal interview and subjected to security clearance.
Appointments will be made in terms of the South African Police Service Act, (Act 68 of 1995) as applicable to the post environment.
Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
The SAPS application form can be obtained from any SAPS Recruitment Office within the South African Police Service. Application forms must be forwarded to the following address(es):
Hand delivered applications: 463 Prieska Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria (Application must be deposited into the box available at the reception area). Physical Address
Posted applications: The Divisional Commissioner: Crime Intelligence, (Attention: Lt Col Thaver/ Capt Dick), Private Bag X 301, Pretoria, 0001.
Enquiries can be directed to Lt Col Thaver/ Captain Dick at telephone: 012 360 1370 / 1415.