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Apply for SAPS Internships 2025 Opportunities for Graduates

Company: South African Police Service (SAPS)
Location: Nationwide (all provinces in South Africa)
Remuneration: Stipend determined by the Divisional Commissioner Human Resource Development
Closing Date: 18 September 2025

Introduction
The South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to be a pillar of safety and security in the country, with a long history of serving and protecting communities. In its commitment to developing the next generation of skilled professionals, SAPS is offering Internship Opportunities for 2025–2026. This initiative not only helps graduates and students gain valuable workplace exposure but also actively encourages persons with disabilities to apply and be part of this vital institution.

What is SAPS (South African Police Service) Internships 2025–2026: Encouraging Candidates with Disabilities to Register?
The SAPS Internships 2025–2026 programme is a structured opportunity designed to give young South Africans practical exposure in various fields within the police service. The programme is open to both graduates and students requiring practical experience. Interns will be placed across different SAPS divisions and provincial offices, gaining valuable skills, mentorship, and experience to prepare them for future careers.

The internships are offered nationwide across all nine provinces, including specialized divisions such as:

  • Auxiliary Services
  • Corporate Support
  • Crime Intelligence
  • Detective and Forensic Services
  • Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations
  • Financial Management Services
  • Human Resource Development and Management
  • Inspectorate and Internal Audit
  • Legal Services
  • Protection and Security Services
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Technology Management Services
  • Visible Policing and Operations

Interns will receive a stipend during the programme, the value of which is determined by the SAPS Divisional Commissioner for Human Resource Development.

Minimum Requirements
To be eligible for the SAPS Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Must possess a relevant qualification (graduate interns)
  • Must have no criminal convictions or pending cases
  • Must be currently unemployed or have never been employed in the field applied for
  • Must not have participated in an internship programme relevant to the field applied for
  • Must provide a legitimate residential address
  • Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply

Categories of internships:

  • Graduate Intern: Must provide a completed tertiary qualification with a certified statement of results attached.
  • Student Intern: Must provide a letter from a tertiary institution requiring practical experience, issued within the last two years.

Role Responsibility
Interns will be assigned to divisions and provincial offices where they will:

  • Provide administrative and operational support in their allocated departments
  • Assist in carrying out projects, research, and case-related work
  • Gain practical exposure to core policing functions and specialized units
  • Develop skills aligned with SAPS mandates such as crime prevention, investigations, and community protection
  • Contribute to the efficiency of daily SAPS operations

Skills and Attributes
Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate:

  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive information responsibly
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to different working environments
  • Integrity, discipline, and a strong sense of responsibility
  • Basic computer literacy and administrative skills

Specifics
To learn more about each post, division, location, reference number, additional requirements, and core functions, applicants can refer to the SAPS provincial and divisional listings:

Applicants can check each link for where to hand-deliver or post their applications, which internships are still available, and any additional requirements.

Application Instructions
To apply for the SAPS Internships 2025–2026, applicants must:

  1. Download and complete the official SAPS Internship Application Form.
  2. Submit certified copies of the following (not older than three months):
    • Identity Document
    • National Senior Certificate and relevant qualifications
    • All post-school educational qualifications
    • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with relevant skills and experience
  3. Attach additional documents required by specific divisions or provinces.
  4. Deliver or post applications to the relevant addresses listed for each province/division.
  5. Ensure applications are complete, as incomplete submissions will be automatically disqualified.

By applying, candidates consent to SAPS using their personal information for recruitment purposes.

Closing Date
Applications close on 18 September 2025. Late submissions will not be considered, and applicants are encouraged to submit well before the deadline to ensure their documents are processed on time.

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