SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE (SAPS) VACANCIES

SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE (SAPS)

WARRANT OFFICER

LOCATION: Detective and Forensic Services, Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management, Investigative Psychology, Investigative Support, Head Office, Pretoria

LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: Band B1 R 385 740 per annum

REFERENCES: Post No FS 214/2026 (2 posts)

Generic appointment requirements applicable to all posts:

· Applicants must display competency in post-specific core functions of the advertised post.

· Be fluent in at least two 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 a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

· Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished during interview.

· Applicants must be willing to work under pressure as well as work extended hours.

· Applicants must have interpersonal communication (verbal and written).

Additional Post Requirements:

· Be in possession of a three (3) year Degree or Diploma (accredited by SAQA on at least an NQF level 6 or higher level) majoring in one of the following: Forensic Investigation/Science, Criminalistics, Police Science, Psychology, Criminology, Police Administration, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Law of Evidence, extensive investigative experience with sexual, serious and violent crime will serve as an advantage.

Core Responsibilities:

· Provide investigative support to investigators dealing with Psychologically Motivated Crimes [PMC];

· Utilise the coordination of liaison services with expert in related fields for investigative purposes;

· Utilize the implementation, facilitation and coordination of forensic psychology related training programs;

· The effective and efficient utilization of all resources allocated to the immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

General:

· Closing date for applications: 30 October 2026 at 16:00.

· Only the official application form for Salary Level 2-12, (obtainable from SAPS website: https://www.saps.gov.zaand at all SAPS recruitment offices) will be accepted. The Z83 application form will not be accepted for these posts. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to, and all previous/ pending criminal/ disciplinary convictions must be declared. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

· The post particulars and reference number of the post you are applying for must be correctly specified on the application form.

· It is the responsibility of the applicants to submit applications timeously to the correct physical address as provided in the advertisement. Please note that applications submitted to an incorrect physical address will not be considered.

· Late applications will not be accepted or considered.

· Your application form must be accompanied with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).

· Copies of applicant’s: - Identity Document (ID), Senior Certificate and all post-school qualifications obtained (Diploma/ Degree as well as academic records), service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, proof of relevant experience in the field of the post and motor vehicle driver’s license, must be attached to the application form (uncertified copies are accepted).

· Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions.

· Applicants must have no previous criminal convictions or pending criminal/ departmental cases and shall allow their fingerprints to be taken and background enquiries to be made.

· Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a full security clearance process before or during any stage of employment.

· Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening, fingerprint screening, reference checking and verification of address, where necessary.

· All short-listed candidates, including the SMS, may be expected to undergo a personal interview and shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, (a) a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, as well as (b) an integrity assessment (ethical conduct).

· Short-listed candidates for appointments 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.

· 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.

· The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015 provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample to determine their forensic DNA profile. The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database.

· Appointments will be made in terms of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995).

· Persons who retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package, early retirement or medical retirement, as well as persons with previous convictions, are excluded.

· Applicants who are currently not appointed in terms of the SAPS Act will be expected to undergo medical assessment by a medical practitioner, before appointment, and must be found to be medically and psychologically fit.

· Police Act members may be subjected to practical assessment.

· Applicants must comply with SAPS Dress Order prescripts, whereby they must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service.

· Incumbents appointed in terms of the SAPS Act will be expected to undergo Introductory Police Development Learning Programme at a SAPS academy determined by National Commissioner and will be expected to maintain the required minimum fitness level for SAPS Act members throughout his/ her service in SAPS.

· The South African Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Persons whose transfer/ appointment will promote representivity will therefore receive preference.

· The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.

· 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.

· Applications must be posted and hand delivered to the following addresses:
N.B applications must be posted or hand delivered. No email option available.

Enquiries can be directed to:

Lt Colonel G Moonsamy / Captain SM Maja

Tel: (012) 421-0155 / 0584

Postal Address

Private Bag X 322

PRETORIA

0001 Arcadia

Hand Delivery:

Cnr Beckett and Pretorius Street

Strelitzia Building

0083

WE WELCOME APPLICATIOMS FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

WARRANT OFFICER

LOCATION: Detective and Forensic Services, Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management, Investigative Psychology, Investigative Support, East London, Eastern Cape

LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: Band B1 R 385 740 per annum

REFERENCES: Post No FS 215/2026 (1 post)