Appointment Requirements
Applicants must:
 Be in possession of an LLB / B Proc Degree (minimum of NQF level 7). An applicable post graduate qualification in the above relevant fields, relevant training and development in Executive Development Programme and / or admission as an Attorney or Advocate with successful bar examination / pupillage examination will be an added advantage;
 Have a minimum of three years’ appropriate managerial experience in the field of the post;
 Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
 Have a valid motor vehicle drivers’ licence; 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:
 Provide legal support in respect of litigation matters.
 Provide legal support in respect of administrative law related matters.
 Provide legal support in respect of labour law related matters and arbitrations.
 Ensure the representation of SAPS in all cases by and against the State.
 Apply equity in briefing / appointments of legal representatives.
 Provide legal support in respect of civil claims by and against the state.
 Ensure optimal and effective utilisation of resources allocated to the post.
 Conduct quarterly assessments in terms of PEP.
 Ensure skills development of incumbents.
 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. 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:
SibiyaP2@saps.gov.za; 
MolomoL@saps.gov.za; 
SeniorAppointmentsHQ5@saps.gov.za; 
PhashaM2@saps.gov.za; 
RamatlakanaS2@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 specified in the advertisement i.e. 10 August 2018 at 16:00:
The South African Police Service
Subsection: SMS Appointment Administration
Private Bag X 986
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 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 Colonel Hudson, Lieutenant Colonel Horst, Lieutenant Colonel van Rensburg or Captain Sibiya, at telephone number: (012) 393-4463 / 1078 / 4320 / 1963 / 1484.
 
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:
 The closing date for applications is: 10 August 2018 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 you apply 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 certified copies of the following:
 ID document;
 valid motor vehicle driver’s licence;
 all educational qualifications obtained;
 academic records / statement of results; and
 service certificates of previous employers stating the post occupied.
 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, will be disqualified from appointment to that post.
 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.
 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 Secretwithin 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 a 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.
 An appointee will need to complete a QVA2 form, to which all academic qualifications must be attached, for verification.
 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 a post from the advertisement, re-advertise the 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 (Employees of the SAPS) or the date of assumption of duty (persons appointed who are not already SAPS employees).
 The contents of this circular must be brought to the attention of all personnel.