SAPS Vacancies March 2022 Re-enlistment of former members

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is advertising vacancies for the re-enlistment of former members who were on the rank of Constable, Sergeant and Warrant officer.

Requirements:

• Have been appointed as a member of the South African Police Service in terms of the Police Service Act, 1995;
• Have successfully completed basic police training and relevant functional police training courses, where applicable;
• Have a good disciplinary and attendance record during their former employment in the South African Police Service;
• Be in possession of at least a Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) or higher qualification;
• Have at least a valid light motor vehicle license (code B);
• Be a South African citizen of which documentary proof must be furnished;
• Be proficient in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
• Submit himself or herself to a medical examination as determined by the National Commissioner;
• Undergo a psychological assessment as determined by the National Commissioner and be found to comply with the profile of a police official;
• Not have any tattoo marks of which will be visible when wearing a uniform and not be irreconcilable with the objectives of the Service;
• Have no previous criminal convictions, and/or pending criminal, disciplinary cases and such person shall allow his or her fingerprints to be taken and allow background enquiries to be made;
• Not have been declared unfit to possess a firearm;
• Be prepared to be deployed based on the needs of the Service which may include having to relocate at one’s own expense and or to accept a post away from one’s current place of residence that could result in reasonable travelling;
• Not be involved in any business or activity that will be in conflict of interest with the integrity of the Service; and
• Be willing to undergo a refresher course or any other training as determined by the National Commissioner.

SAPS Vacancies 2022 Re-enlistment of former members

Applications of former members who have left the Service under any of the following circumstances will NOT be considered for re-enlistment:-

• Members who have reached retirement age (early retirement or compulsory retirement age);
• Members who have been dishonourably discharged or dismissed;
• Members who have left the Service pending the completion of a disciplinary enquiry and/or criminal proceedings;
• Members who have left the Service due to severance package, ill health or retirement as a result of a medical boarding; and
• Members who left the Service more than 10 years ago

HOW TO APPLY

• Copies of an applicant’s ID,
• Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained,
• service certificate of previous employers stating the occupation,
• proof of relevant experience in the field of the posts
• motor vehicle driver’s license must be attached to the application.
• Midst the COVID-19 Pandemic and lockdown restrictions,
• documents attached to the application do not need to be certified at this point in time.
• Qualifications and drivers’ licenses submitted will be subjected to verification checking with the relevant institutions.
• The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of the applicants and conduct reference checks.
• Applications must be mailed timeously as late applications will not be accepted.
• If the candidate is short-listed, it will be expected of him/her to undergo a personal interview.

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