Graduate Programme x18 posts at SAPS - Protection & Security for unemployed graduates

Career Exibs SA
Sep 9
8 min read

Updated: Sep 11

The South African Police Service herby invites unemployed graduates who conform to the requirements for a twelve (12) months graduate’s internship programme at Division: Protection and Security 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: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE.

NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL LEVEL

Post ADMINISTRATIVE STUDENT INTERNS (4 Posts)

Section Human Resource Management

Location Pretoria Head Office (HRM) : Ref Number PSS INT 01/2025.

Additional Requirements:

* Be in possession of a N6 Certificate in Human Resource Management / Office Management /

Public Administration / Management Assistant / Office Administration/ Labour Relations,

recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) or relevant qualification in the field

of the post.

Core Functions:

* Assist with: Administrative tasks regarding Performance Management, Human Resource

Planning, Job Descriptions, Employment Equity and Labour Relations; Update leave files and

SAPS 26; Register and monitor planned leave; Prepare and assist with Z8 register; File all

documents on the relevant files; Type letters; Messenger duties; Monitor receipt of project

documents and peruse them for correctness; coordination and consolidation of the section’s

Annual Operational Plan; Monitor and coordinate the expiration of drivers licenses; Update

electronic training database; Assist with Secretarial duties.

Post ADMINISTRATIVE GRADUATE INTERNS (2 POSTS)

Section Financial Management and Administration Office

Location Pretoria Head Office Ref Number PSS INT 02/2025.

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 or relevant qualification in the field of the post

Core Functions:

*Assist with: Processing of personnel claims; Perusal of overtime registers; Handle office inventory

tasks; Assist with administrative duties in relation of budget control functions. Handle administrative

tasks regarding Finance Management, Handle telephone enquiries

Post ADMINISTRATIVE GRADUATE INTERNS (2 POSTS)

Section FINANCE MANAGEMENT VIP

Location Pretoria Head Office : Ref Number PSS INT 03/2025.

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 or relevant qualification in the field of the post

Core Functions:

*Assist with: Processing of personnel claims; Perusal of overtime registers; Interdepartmental Claims

administration: Handle telephone enquiries

Post ADMINISTRATIVE GRADUATE INTERNS (1 POST)

Section Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Location Pretoria Head Office (1 post): Ref Number PSS INT 04/2025.

Additional Requirements:

* Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain

Management / Logistics / Transport Management / Fleet Management, recorded on the National

Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the

field of the post.

Core Functions:

* Assist with: Procurement and Acquisition of goods and Services within Supply Chain Management;

Administer effective and efficient of all Movable Government Property; Administer effective

coordination and maintenance of vehicle fleet management within the Component; Administer and

control distribution and utilization of physical resources

Post ADMINISTRATIVE GRADUATE INTERNS (2 POSTS

Section Management Information and Strategic Planning (MISP)

Location Pretoria Head Office (MISP) Ref Number PSS INT 05/2025.

Additional Requirements:

*Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Strategic Management

/ Project Management, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF

6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.

Core Functions:

*Assist with administering the strategic plan and reporting for the Division. Administer the risk

management strategy for the Division. Administer the Service Delivery Improvement (SDIP) plan for

the Division. Administering the Divisional projects and Programmes

Post FITNESS INSTRUCTOR GRADUATE INTERNS (2 POSTS)

Section Human Resource Development (HRD)

Location Pretoria Head Office (HRD) : Ref Number PSS INT 06/2025.

Additional Requirements:

*Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Sport Management/

Exercise Science / Biokinetics / Sport and Exercise Science/ Physical and Sports coaching/ Sport

Administration / Sports Development and Management, recorded on the National Learner Record

Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post

Core Functions:

*Assist with: Present Group fitness classes; Maintenance fitness program including summative

assessments; General administration in fitness office

Post ADMINISTRATIVE GRADUATE INTERNS (2 POSTS

Section: Government Security Regulator (National Key Points) (NKP)

Location Pretoria Head Office : Ref Number PSS INT 07/2025

Additional Requirements:

*Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Security, Safety or

Risk Management recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or

higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.

Core Functions:

* Assist in conducting audits and inspections at Government departments, National Key Points,

Strategic Installations and parastatals. Administer the implementation, compliance and maintenance

of security measures. Monitor and maintenance of incident data system.

Post INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERN (2 POSTS) GRADUATE INTERNS

Section Specialized and Technical Services (IT)

Location Pretoria Head Office (IT) : Ref Number PSS INT 08/2025

Additional Requirements:

*Be in possession of a Degree/ Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Systems, recorded

on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least an NQF6 level or higher

Core Functions:

*Render Information Technology support to users. Maintain and administer Information Technology

infrastructure. Perform Information Technology related tasks in the Division.

Post INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERN (1 POST) GRADUATE INTERN

Section Incident Management Centre (IMC)

Location Pretoria Head Office : Ref Number PSS INT 09/2025

Additional Requirements: *Be in possession of a Degree/ Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Systems, recorded

on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least an NQF6 level or higher

Core Functions: *Render Information Technology support to users in the Incident Management Centre. Maintain and

administer Information Technology infrastructure of the Section Perform Information Technology

related tasks in the Incident Management Centre

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:

Col HJ Gerber Tel no 0828498260

Capt M Erasmus Tel no (012) 400 6457

PAC N Mphaphuli, Tel no (012) 400 5095

APPLICATIONS CAN BE POSTED / HAND DELIVERED TO:

Posts: PSS INT 01/2025 TO PSS INT 09/2025

Post Delivery: The Divisional Commissioner, Protection and Security Services, Private Bag X784, PRETORIA 0001

Hand Delivery: Maupa Naga Building, C/o Park and Troye Street, Sunnyside, PRETORIA