SAPS Entry Level Police Trainee Intake for 2025

Applications are officially open for the South African Police Service (SAPS) 2025 Entry-Level Police Trainee intake! Are you ready to embark on a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement, serving your community and making a real difference? This is your chance to join the ranks of the SAPS and become a vital part of protecting and serving South Africa. Learn more about the application process, requirements, and what to expect as a trainee in this comprehensive guide.

Training Stipend: R4,500 per month

Post-Training Salary (Constable): R238,629 per annum (plus applicable benefits)

Training Details

Successful applicants will undergo a 21-month Basic Police Development Learning Programme, which includes:

• Placement at a SAPS Training Academy in South Africa

• Provision of meals, training gear, and accommodation

• Medical aid benefits during the training phase

Upon successful completion, trainees will be permanently appointed as Constables.

Duties and  Responsibilities

As fully functional police officials, duties will include:

• Preventing and investigating crime

• Maintaining public order and safety

• Protecting the lives and property of citizens

• Upholding and enforcing the law

Minimum Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Be a South African citizen (documentary proof required)

• Be aged between 18 and 35 years

• Have a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

• Be proficient in English and one other official language

• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit

• Have no criminal record, no visible tattoos while in uniform, and not have been declared unfit to possess a firearm

• Be prepared to undergo psychological, medical, integrity, and security clearance assessments

• Be willing to serve anywhere in South Africa

• Be prepared to take the oath of office and wear the SAPS uniform

Please Note the following:

• You may only submit one application

• If you haven’t received communication from SAPS 3 months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful

• SAPS does not guarantee appointment even if minimum criteria are met

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the SAPS website: Follow this step-by-step:

1. Register your profile on the SAPS website

2. Log in and complete your profile

3. Browse to the “Vacancy Page”

4. Locate and select the job post: TRAINEE2025/2026

5. Complete the multi-step application form and submit

Apply here Online for SAPS Trainee Programme 2025/2026

Closing Date: 18 July 2025