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SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE (SAPS) 
 
Senior Chaplain
Remuneration Level: R295 905 per annum
LOCATION: Employee Health and Wellness: Spiritual Services, Vredenburg, Western Cape
REFERENCES: WC 02/01/2020
LOCATION: Employee Health and Wellness: Spiritual Services, Wynberg, Western Cape
REFERENCES: WC 03/01/2020
 
 
Generic Requirements:
 Applicants must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post;
 be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and an applicable three year Diploma / Degree registered on the National Learner Record Database on at least a NQF level 6 or higher;
 be (proficient) in at least two official languages, of which one must be English;
 Must be a SA citizen.
 Must have no previous convictions or cases pending;
 Computer Literacy;
 Interpersonal, communication and organizational skills;
 Analytical, self-management and problem solving skills;
 Report Writing, presentation, development skills, counselling and networking skills;
 Be in possession of at least a valid light driver’s license;
 Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification;
 Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage.
 
 
Additional Requirements:
 Applicants must at least have a three year theological qualification at a recognized institution, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level;
 Proof of Academic Record of qualification/s from recognized institution (SAQA accredited - NQF level 6);
 Proof of valid Ordination certificate as preacher (i.e. minister of religion) recognized by the current ecclesiastical denomination concerned;
 Applicants must submit proof of a valid good standing certificate issued by the current ecclesiastical denomination concerned;
 Knowledge, skills and 3 years extensive proven post-ordination experience as a minister of religion;
 Must be able to work in a diverse group, have good interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation, monitoring and evaluation, report writing, problem solving, conflict resolution and computer skills (Ms Word, Ms Power Point and Ms Office Outlook).
 
Core Responsibilities:
 Develop and render professional Spiritual Services interventions to SAPS employees. Minister to SAPS employees through developing and rendering support (general and pastoral care) programs, interventions and projects to address the spiritual needs of the SAPS employees.
 Address the spiritual needs of SAPS employees and their families through profession specific Pro- and Re- Active Spiritual Services ministry.
 Develop and implement the multi-disciplinary approach interventions within the Employee Health and Wellness environment.
 Develop and maintain the protocols and policies in terms of the set standards of the Section Spiritual Services and the Employee Health and Wellness policies.
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General:
• Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website: http://www.saps.gov.za/careers) will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application.
• The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.
• Copies of an applicant’s ID, Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, proof of relevant experience in the field of the post and motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Due to lockdown restriction on movement, uncertified documents will be accepted during this period of advert.
• Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification checking with the relevant institutions. The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks.
• Appointments will be made in terms of the Police Service Act, 1995 (Act 68 of 1995) as applicable to the post environment.
• Applications must be mailed timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
 
• The closing date for applications is: 2020-08-03.
 
• If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him/her to undergo a personal interview as well as a practical assessment.
• Reference checking will be conducted on all short listed applicants.
• 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.
• All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
• Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 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.
• Complete application forms can be hand-delivered or posted to: The Recruitment Centre, Customs House Building, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town, 8000, or emailed to wcrecruitadmin@saps.gov.za
 Enquiries can be directed to The Recruitment Centre SAPS: at (021) 409 6594 / 6588 / 6585 / 6591/ 6592 / 6593 / 6584
 
SAPS WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.