Graduate Programme x10 posts at SAPS - Financial Management Services for unemployed Graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Sep 9
- 9 min read
Updated: Sep 11
The South African Police Service hereby invites unemployed graduates who conform to the requirements for a twelve (12) months Graduate Recruitment Scheme at Division: Financial Management Services. The Graduate Recruitment Scheme is part of the National Human Resource Development Strategy and the National Skills Development Strategy.
Generic requirements:
*Be a South African citizen.
*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, never employed in field of the advertised post and never
participated in an internship programme relevant to the field of the post.
* Proof of residential address to be attached.
*Applicants are restricted to apply for only three (3) positions and complete separate application
forms for each post reference number.
Intern categories with minimum requirements:
Graduate Intern: Tertiary Qualification is required.
Student Intern: Practical experience required by the Tertiary Institution for learners to finalise their
qualification (letter from the Institution not older than two (2)years must be attached).
Intern categories with minimum requirements: Graduate Intern: Tertiary Qualification is required. Student Intern: Practical experience required by the Tertiary Institution for learners to finalise their qualification (letter from the Institution not older than two (2) years must be attached).
NB: Stipend for each category will be determined by the Divisional Commissioner Human Resource Development.
DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Post: Administrative Graduate Intern (1 post)
Section: Internal Control
Location: Head Office: Pretoria Ref Number: FMS INT 1/2025
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Internal Audit
or Accounting Science, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least
an NQF 6 or higher level. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
Core Functions:
*Assists in Analysing SAPS risk register and identify finance related risks that are rated high;
Assists in Identifying key processes or activities contributing to financial data used in the
preparation of interim and annual financial statements; Assist in the risk assessment and
development of controls to mitigate the identified risks within the identified key processes or
activities; Participate in evaluating controls for safeguarding of the information used in the
preparation of interim and annual financial statements; Assist in the identification and
assessment of the risks relating to effective, efficient and transparent financial control for
prioritized areas; Assist in evaluating access control and integrity of the members dealing with
highly confidential financial data; Assist in evaluating submitted reports or information against
the source documents used to compile the report for completeness, accuracy and reliability;
Assist in compiling a report on the outcomes of the evaluations conducted.
Post: Administrative Graduate Intern (1 post)
Section: Management Information and Strategic Planning
Location: Head Office: Pretoria Ref Number: FMS INT 2/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Strategic
Management / Business Management / Business Administration / Management Services,
recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least an NQF 6 or higher
level. Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.
Core Functions:
*Assist with facilitating the Strategic Planning and performance reporting process; Facilitating
the Service Delivery Improvement Plan; Administration of the information centre; Assist with
the facilitation and coordination of meetings and minutes takings; Administration and control
of the Physical and Financial Resources of the subsection.
Post: Administrative Student Intern (1 post)
Section: Support Services: Human Resource Management and Development
Location: Head Office: Pretoria Ref Number: FMS INT 3/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of an applicable N6 certificate in Human Resource Management / Business
Management / Public Administration. Need practical experience to finalize qualification. Must
have a letter from the Institution of Higher Learning/TVET for experiential learning. Computer
Literacy will be an added advantage.
Core Functions:
*Assist with Handling and maintaining all HRM-related functions; Updating leave registers and
leave system; Processing leave applications; Maintaining a filling system; maintaining all HRM
registers; Receiving and processing transfer applications; Recruitment and selection process;
Process service termination, ill health documentation, and data integrity; Assist with typing of
letters and memorandums, reports, making copies, taking minutes in meetings when
requested.
Post: Administrative Graduate Intern (1 post)
Section: Bookkeeping and Cash flow Management
Location: Head Office: Pretoria Ref Number: FMS INT 4/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in B Com
Accounting / Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / B Com in Financial
Management / Business Administration / Business Management/ Cost Management and
Accounting / Public Finance Management and Administration, recorded on the National
Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level. Computer Literacy will
be an added advantage.
Core Functions:
* Execute cashier duties; Assist with the preparation of Financial Statements; Asist with
Capturing CARA and SAP 13 payments and attend to Bank rejections; Request monthly
drawings from National Treasury; Capture payment to NRF; Partake in the Month-end closure
processes; Assist with the preparation of bank reconciliations.
Post: Administrative Graduate Intern (1 post)
Section: Loss Management
Location: Head Office: Pretoria Ref Number: FMS INT 5/2025
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in B Com
Accounting / Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / B Com in Financial
Management / Cost Management and Accounting / Public Finance Management and
Administration/ Risk Management, recorded on the National Learner Record Database
(NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level.
Core Functions:
*Assist with Conducting inspections to evaluate compliance with Loss Management norms
and standards; Data integrity on loss control systems in accordance with program operational
indicators and annual targets; Evaluation of processes and procedures pertaining to civil
claims Against the State.
Post: Administrative Student Intern (1 post)
Section: Miscellaneous Medical
Location: Head Office: Pretoria Ref Number: FMS INT 6/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of an applicable N6 certificate in Financial Management / Business
Management / Public Administration. Need practical experience in order to finalize
qualification. Must have a letter from the Institution of Higher Learning/TVET for experiential
learning. Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.
Core Functions:
*Assist with: Administrative functions in relation to payment of medical invoices for persons
detained in police custody. Administrative functions in relation to medical aid schemes (e.g.
POLMED and GEMS)
Post: Administrative Student Intern (1 post)
Section: Injury on duty
Location: Head Office: Pretoria Ref Number: FMS INT 7/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of an applicable N6 certificate in Financial Management / Business
Management / Public Administration. Need practical experience in order to finalize
qualification. Must have a letter from the Institution of Higher Learning/TVET for experiential
learning. Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.
Core Functions:
*Assist with administering the payment of medical invoices for members injured on duty.
Administer the registration of medical service providers on the system.
Post: Administrative Graduate Intern (1 post)
Section: Discharges
Location: Head Office: Pretoria Ref Number: FMS INT 8/2025
Graduate Recruitment Scheme2025/2026 Division: Financial Management 4
Services
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in B Com
Accounting / Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / B Com in Financial
Management / Cost Management and Accounting / Public Finance Management and
Administration, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least an
NQF 6 or higher level.
Core Functions:
*Assist with Uploading of proceed letters on the PERSAP System; * Scanning and photocopies
of the documents; * Capturing of payments and bank details on the POLFIN System; *
Compilation of Departmental Liability Claim form and communication with ex-members
regarding amount owing to the State; * Capturing of calculations on Template (Excel
document); * General administration at Sub-Section: Discharge.
Post: Administrative Graduate Intern (1 post)
Section: Pension
Location: Head Office: Pretoria Ref Number: FMS INT 9/2025
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in B Com
Accounting / Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / B Com in Financial
Management / Cost Management and Accounting / Public Finance Management and
Administration, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least an
NQF 6 or higher level.
Core Functions:
*Assist with Administration of Service termination and payment of leave money for the
deceased and retirement; * Retrieve service termination documentation with regards to the
paperless file; * Administer correspondence, handle enquiries of medical unfit and retired
members; * Administer enquiries received and submit feedback to the relevant
person/institution every month; *Retrieving of service termination documentation from
PERSAP System in regards to the paperless files.
Post: Administrative Student Intern (1 post)
Section: Debtors
Location: Head Office: Pretoria Ref Number: FMS INT 10/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of an applicable N6 certificate in Financial Management / Business
Management / Public Administration. Need practical experience to finalize qualification. Must
have a letter from the Institution of Higher Learning/TVET for experiential learning. Computer
Literacy will be an added advantage.
Core Functions:
*Assist with Administer the register debt and agreement on the POLFIN system; * Administer
the active deductions via POLFIN from the employee’s salary; * Administer the
correspondence with ex-employees or civilians; * Administer the submission of documentation
of services rendered on behalf of the department.
GENERAL:
• Only the official Application Form for the Graduate Recruitment Scheme (available on the SAPS website) will be accepted. All instructions on the Application Form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application.
• The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the Application Form.
• An updated Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the Application Form.
• Uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID document, National Senior Certificate and all post-school educational qualifications with a statement of results obtained must also be submitted and attached to every application. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered.
• Applications must be posted/hand delivered timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered. The closing date for all applications is 2025-09-18.
• All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
• All short-listed candidates will undergo a personal interview. Short-listed applicants may be subjected to vetting.
• Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after advertisement thereof.
• Recommended candidates will be expected to sign a 12 months Internship Contract.
• Graduate Recruitment Scheme in the SAPS may not be regarded as a guarantee for automatic absorption for permanent appointment.
*Applications can be posted or hand delivered to:
Applications Must Be Posted To: Division: Financial Management Services, Captain QM Nkoma, Private Bag X94, Pretoria, 0001
Hand Delivered To: SAPS Head Office, Wachthuis, 231 Pretorius Street (Thibault Arcade), Pretoria
Enquiries Can Be Directed To:
Lieutenant Colonel De Lange: Tel no (012) 393 4425
Captain QM Nkoma Tel no: (012) 393 4122
PO BA Malesa Tel no (012) 393 2273
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