SAPS Police Trainee Recruitment 2026/2027
Reference Number: TRA26/27
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Organisation: South African Police Service (SAPS)
Position: Police Trainee
Number of Positions: 5,500 Trainees
Training Stipend: R5,000 per month
Salary After Training: R248,175 per annum (Constable)
Minimum Requirements
- South African citizen
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- Physically and mentally fit
- Good character and willing to serve anywhere in South Africa
- No criminal record
- Ability to successfully complete the SAPS selection process and training programme
Key Duties
- Prevent and combat crime
- Investigate criminal activities
- Maintain public order and community safety
- Protect people and property
- Enforce the law
- Work with communities to address safety concerns
- Perform operational policing duties as assigned
Advantages
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- A valid driver's licence
- Three-year tertiary qualifications (NQF Level 6 or higher) in:
- Policing
- Criminology
- Forensic Investigation
- Law Enforcement
- Criminal Law
- LLB
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Natural Science
- Accounting Science
Benefits During Training
- Monthly stipend of R5,000
- Free accommodation
- Meals during training
- Training equipment and gear
- Medical aid benefits during the training programme
Training Programme
- One-month induction phase at a police station
- Basic Police Development Learning Programme at a SAPS Training Academy
- 12-month probation period after successful training
- Opportunity for permanent appointment as a Constable
Documents Required
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Certified copies of any tertiary qualifications
- Driver's licence (if applicable)
- Any other supporting documents required by SAPS
Apply for SAPS
Applications must be submitted through the official SAPS recruitment process using reference number TRA26/27 before 13 November 2026.
Why it's a good opportunity: This is a large-scale SAPS recruitment drive offering 5,500 training opportunities, paid training, accommodation, meals, and a pathway to a permanent career in law enforcement as a Constable.
