The South African Police Service hereby invites unemployed graduates who conform to the requirements for a twenty-four (24) months’ Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) Internship funded by the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA).
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Generic Requirements
- Be a South African citizen between the ages of 18 and 35
- Must be in possession of National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NCV L4)
- Must have no previous criminal conviction(s) or case(s) pending
- Applicants must be unemployed
- Must never have been employed in the field of the advertised post
- Must never have participated in an internship programme relevant to the field of the post
- Applicants are restricted to apply for only three (3) positions
- A separate application form must be completed for each post reference number
Intern Categories with Minimum Requirements
Graduate Intern:
Tertiary Qualification is required (Statement of Results must be attached).
NB: STIPEND WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE SAFETY AND SECURITY SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (SASSETA).
SAPS Academies
The following posts are advertised for consideration in terms of the Graduate Recruitment Scheme in the South African Police Service.
Post: Social Work Intern (16 Posts)
Section: Learner Support
Locations and Reference Numbers
- Bhisho, EC (2 Posts) – HRD INT 1/2025/26
- Bishop Lavis, WC (2 Posts) – HRD INT 2/2025/26
- Graaff-Reinet, EC (2 Posts) – HRD INT 3/2025/26
- Mthatha, EC (2 Posts) – HRD INT 4/2025/26
- Oudtshoorn, WC (2 Posts) – HRD INT 5/2025/26
- Ulundi, KZN (2 Posts) – HRD INT 6/2025/26
- Tshwane, GP (2 Posts) – HRD INT 7/2025/26
- Phillipi (2 Posts) – HRD INT 8/2025/26
Additional Requirements
- Be in possession of BA Social Work Degree
- Qualification must be recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least NQF 6 or higher
- Valid registration with the South African Council of Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
- Proof of paid-up fees for the 2025/2026 financial year
- Computer literacy (MS Word, MS PowerPoint) will be an added advantage
Core Functions
- Rendering comprehensive services within an occupational social work environment
- Implementation of proactive and restorative social work interventions
- Apply social work community work model
- Participation in preventative, supportive and capacity-building services
- Promote employee wellbeing
- Comply with governance frameworks and professional standards
- Duties performed under supervision of a qualified social worker
Post: Psychologist / Trauma Counsellors Intern (13 Posts)
Section: Learner Support
Locations and Reference Numbers
- Bhisho, EC (3 Posts) – HRD INT 9/2025/26
- Bishop Lavis, WC (1 Post) – HRD INT 10/2025/26
- Graaff-Reinet, EC (1 Post) – HRD INT 11/2025/26
- Mthatha, EC (1 Post) – HRD INT 12/2025/26
- Oudtshoorn, WC (1 Post) – HRD INT 13/2025/26
- Ulundi, KZN (1 Post) – HRD INT 14/2025/26
- Tshwane, GP (3 Posts) – HRD INT 15/2025/26
- Phillipi (2 Posts) – HRD INT 16/2025/26
Additional Requirements
- Honours Degree / B Psych Degree in Psychology
- Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
- Submit proof of valid registration for the 2025/2026 financial year
Core Functions
- Facilitate organisational diagnosis services
- Present Mental Health and EHW programmes
- Provide integrated Employee Health and Wellness services
- Organise and facilitate psychological services projects
- Render counselling and debriefing services
- Provide support services to SAPS members and families
Crime Intelligence
Post: Analyst Intern (8 Posts)
Section: Crime Intelligence – Intelligence Analysis & Coordination
Locations and Reference Numbers
- Bloemfontein (Free State) – CI/FS 1/2025/26
- Johannesburg (Gauteng) – CI/GP 2/2025/26
- Durban (KwaZulu Natal) – CI/KZN 3/2025/26
- Polokwane (Limpopo) – CI/LP 4/2025/26
- Nelspruit (Mpumalanga) – CI/MP 5/2025/26
- Kimberley (Northern Cape) – CI/NC 6/2025/26
- Potchefstroom (North West) – CI/NW 7/2025/26
- Bishop Lavis (Western Cape) – CI/WC 8/2025/26
Additional Requirements
- Three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Political Science
- Qualification must be recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least NQF 6 or higher
Core Functions
- Assist with collation and consolidation of crime information
- Support crime intelligence analysts
- Generate pro-active intelligence reports
- Compile threat and risk assessments
- Produce intelligence analysis and crime profiles
Component: Internal Audit (Provincial Level)
Post: Internal Audit Intern (9 Posts)
Section: Risk Based and Compliance Audit
Locations and Reference Numbers
- Pretoria, Gauteng – IA INT 01/2025/26
- Polokwane, Limpopo – IA INT 02/2025/26
- Potchefstroom, North West – IA INT 03/2025/26
- Bloemfontein, Free State – IA INT 04/2025/26
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – IA INT 05/2025/26
- Cape Town, Western Cape – IA INT 06/2025/26
- Kimberley, Northern Cape – IA INT 07/2025/26
- Nelspruit, Mpumalanga – IA INT 08/2025/26
- East London, Eastern Cape – IA INT 09/2025/26
Additional Requirements
- Three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in
- Internal Audit
- Commerce
- BCom Accounting
- Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting
- BCom Financial Management
- Cost and Management Accounting
- BTech Information Technology
- Information Systems
Core Functions
- Conduct preliminary surveys and gather audit information
- Assist with risk assessments
- Execute audit programmes
- Gather audit evidence and complete work papers
- Develop audit findings and recommendations
- Maintain client relations during audit processes
- Support TeamMate audit management system
Component: Risk and Integrity Management
Post: Risk Management Practitioner Intern (2 Posts)
Section: Risk Management
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Reference Number: RIM INT 01/2025/26
Additional Requirements
Three (3) year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in
- Risk Management
- Internal Auditing
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Finance
- Business Continuity Management
Core Functions
- Assist with development and implementation of risk management frameworks
- Support risk assessments and monitoring
- Assist with business continuity and disaster management initiatives
- Facilitate risk response and treatment plans
- Support risk reporting and governance structures
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Post: Integrity Management Practitioner Intern (2 Posts)
Section: Integrity Management
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Reference Number: RIM INT 02/2025/26
Additional Requirements
Three-year National Diploma or Bachelor Degree in
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Human Resource Management
- Internal Audit
- Risk Management
- Forensic Investigation
- Law and Policing
Core Functions
- Assist with financial disclosure administration
- Process remunerative work outside SAPS applications
- Analyse financial declarations
- Assist with integrity assessments and lifestyle audits
- Investigate ethical breaches
- Support ethics programmes and compliance monitoring
General
- Only the official SAPS Graduate Recruitment Application Form will be accepted.
- All instructions on the application form must be adhered to.
- The post particulars and reference number must be specified on the application form.
- Submit updated CV with application form.
- Attach copies of:
- ID Document
- National Senior Certificate
- Post school qualifications
- Statement of results
- No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
- Applications must be posted or hand delivered.
- Late applications will not be considered.
Closing Date: 13 March 2026
Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo fingerprint screening
- Shortlisted candidates will attend personal interviews
- Applicants may be subjected to vetting
If you are not contacted within 3 months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after advertisement.
Successful candidates will sign a 24-month internship contract with SASSETA.
The internship does not guarantee permanent employment.
Enquiries
Division: Human Resources Development
- Colonel BM Pitso – (012) 334 3791 / 060 962 5871
- Captain S Magalela – (012) 334 3695
- PO T Seeta – (012) 407 2121
- PO HZ Manganyi – (012) 334 3524
Division: Crime Intelligence
- Lt. Col Y. Niemann – (012) 360 1346 / 082 376 5292
- AC M Motau – (012) 360 1458
Component: Internal Audit
- Lt. Colonel TE Mukhesi – 063 697 2598
- Capt. A Dhlamini – 063 697 3155
- SAC MS Ratshiedana – 082 568 0053
Component: Risk Management
- Lt. Colonel MS Mmamadisha – (012) 432 7946 / 082 569 8054
- Captain X Peter / PO MP Kgaloshi – (012) 397 7246
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