Graduate Programme x15 posts at SAPS - DPCI for unemployed graduates (HRM/HRD, Public Admin/Mngmnt, Business Admin, Office Mngmnt & Tech, IT/IS, Comp Sc, Forensic)

Career Exibs SA
Sep 9
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Updated: Sep 11

The South African Police Service hereby invites Unemployed Graduates and Students who are currently studying towards a higher education qualification and needs a practical work experience. These incumbents should conform to the requirements for a twelve (12) months Graduate Recruitment Scheme at the National Head: Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI). 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.

PROVINCIAL LEVEL

The following posts are advertised as part of the Graduate Recruitment Scheme in the

South African Police Service.

Post: Graduate/Student Intern (9 x Posts)

Section: Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (Cybercrime Investigation)

Location.: Eastern Cape (East London) Ref No: DPCI INT 01/2025

Free State (Bloemfontein) DPCI INT 02/2025

Gauteng (Germiston) DPCI INT 03/2025

KwaZulu-Natal (Durban) DPCI INT 04/2025

Limpopo (Polokwane) DPCI INT 05/2025

Mpumalanga (Nelspruit) DPCI INT 06/2025

North West (Klerksdorp) DPCI INT 07/2025

Northern Cape (Kimberley) DPCI INT 08/2025

Western Cape (Bellville) DPCI INT 09/2025

Additional Requirements:

*Be in possession of a Diploma/Degree/B Tech in Information Technology/Digital Forensics/Information

Systems/Computer Science/Information Technology/BCom in /Forensic Investigation. These

qualifications must be recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least NQF 6 or

higher.

Core Functions:

*Assist with gathering computer/digital/cyber related evidence in support of various investigation

project within the DPCI. Assist with analysing information that is intended to be used as evidence

from Information and Communication Technological (ICT) systems to support investigators within

the DPCI. Assist and support investigators with computer network unauthorised access and other

cyber related investigations and operations. Assist to identify elements proving that criminal

activities occurred after confiscation of information and related articles suspected of being

involved in the commission of an offence. Assist to recover files and prepare these files and

related articles for intensive and comprehensive examination. Assist in the conducting of online

investigations utilising Open-Source Intelligence platforms to extract and prepare information to

be used in various investigations.

Post : Graduate/Student Intern (6 x Posts)

Section: Corporate Support Services (Human Resource Management & Development)

Location: Free State (Bloemfontein) Ref No: DPCI INT 10/2025

Limpopo (Polokwane) DPCI INT 11/2025

Mpumalanga (Nelspruit) DPCI INT 12/2025

Northern Cape (Kimberley) DPCI INT 13/2025

North West (Klerksdorp) DPCI INT 14/2025

Head Office (Pretoria) DPCI INT 15/2025

Additional Requirements:

Be in possession of an applicable Three (3) year National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource

Management or Development/Public Administration/Business Administration/Office

Management and Technology, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on

at least a NQF 6 or higher level. Computer literacy on MS Office will be an added advantage.

Core Functions:

*Assist to handle and maintain all HRM&D related functions. Assist and provide support on

updating of leave registers and processing leave applications. Maintain HRM&D registers, receive

and process applications for transfers. Assist in the recruitment and selection of candidates in

terms of applicable directives and guidelines. Process service terminations and ill-health

documentation to ensure data integrity. Assist with administering, co-ordinating and facilitating

training and development initiatives and processes in line with applicable guidelines and

directives. Assist with the typing of letters and information notes, reports as well as making copies

and taking minutes during meetings..

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.

Internship Application Form

ENQUIRIES:

Colonel MD Ntono: Tel No. (012) 846 4045 (w), Cell. 082 822 8379

Lieutenant Colonel JP Koole: Tel No. (012) 846 4206 / Cell. 071 481 3350

Captain SW Motsoko; Tel No. (012) 846 4332 / Cell No. 082 041 0318

HRCS P Phukubye Tel No. (012) 846 4366/4332.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE BUSINESS ADDRESS VIA COURIER OR

HAND-DELIVERY AS INDICATED BELOW:

The Section Commander: Personnel Management