Graduate Programme x40 posts at SAPS - Northern Cape for unemployed graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Sep 11
- 8 min read
The South African Police Service hereby invites unemployed graduates who conform to the requirements for a twelve-month graduate’s scheme programme in Northern Cape Province. The graduate scheme programme is part of the National Human Resource 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.
NB: STIPEND FOR EACH CATEGORY WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
PROVINCIAL LEVEL: NORTHERN CAPE
Post : Graduate Intern (3 Posts)
Section : Operational Crime Analysis
Location : De Aar CIMAC (1 Post) Ref No: NC INT 01/2025
Roodepan CIMAC (1 Post) NC INT 02/2025
Springbok CIMAC (1 Post) NC INT 03/2025
Additional requirement:
* Be in possession of a Degree/Diploma in Criminology/Social Science/Policing. Expert in the
scientific study of criminals recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD). Computer
literacy will be an added advantage and Data analysis modules/course will be an added advantage.
Core Function:
Assist with: The Study of Crime around the Station precinct. Study the causes of crime around the
Station precinct. Study the impact/effects of crimes in the area. Analyze the data determined why
the crime was committed and find a way to predict, detect and prevent further criminal behavior.
Post : Student Intern Technicians (10 Posts)
Section : Technological Management Services
Location: Kimberley TMS (5 Posts) Ref No: NC INT 04/2025
Upington TMS (5 Posts) NC INT 05/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of a N6 certificate in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) recorded on the
National Learner Record Database (NLRD) or at least an NQF 8 or higher level.
Core Function:
Assist with installation, testing, Maintenance, and refurbishment of Radio communication
equipment including CCTV & Access Control System.
South African Police Service South African Police Service
Post : Motor Mechanic Intern (6 Posts)
Section : Mechanical Services
Kimberley Garage (2 posts) Ref No: NC INT 06/2025
De Aar Garage (2 posts) NC INT 07/2025
Kuruman Garage NC INT 08/2025
Springbok Garage NC INT 09/2025
Additional requirement:
*Be in possession of N2 in Motor Mechanic/Mechanical Engineering or N3 in Motor
Mechanic/Mechanical Engineering/ NCV level 4 in Motor Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic recorded on
the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) or at least an NQF 8 or higher level.
Core Function:
Assist with: Performing quality and cost-effective repairs and maintenance of SAPS vehicles.
Ensure a clean and safe working environment. Diagnose, strip and determine the parts required
for services and repairs. Complete parts request list for the part required per vehicle. Complete job
cards with regards to work done and actual time taken. Ensure the safekeeping of tools and
equipment. Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 83 of 1995).
Post : Graduate Interns (2 Posts)
Section : EHW: Social work Services
Location : Frances Baard District Office Ref No: NCI NT 10/2025
Provincial EHW (quality of life) NC INT 11/2025
Additional Requirements:
Be in possession of a NQF level 6 Diploma /Degree in Social Work/Psychology /Bsoc recorded on
the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) or at least an NQF 8 or higher level and valid
registration with the South African Council of Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and paid-up
fees for the 2024/2025 financial year. Must be prepared to work in a multi-disciplinary team and be
able to market Social Work Service. Must be medically, physically and mentally fit. Computer
literacy, which includes MS Word, MS Power point and MS Office Outlook, will be an added
advantage to the applicant.
Core Function:
Render a comprehensive occupational social work service to the client system by means of Social
Work Services, Proactive interventions (programmes, education, information, etc.) Attend Social
work restoration interventions. Present awareness programmes and information session. Facilitate
health and wellness programmes.
Post : Graduate Interns
Section : Psychometrist
Location : Provincial Office (Kimberley) Ref No: NC INT 12/2025
Additional Requirements:
Be in possession of a NQF level 6 Diploma /Degree in Social Work/Psychology /Bsoc/ Honors in
Psychology; Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Psychometrics or
Registered counsellor and submit proof of valid registrations for financial year 2024/2025.
Core Function:
Assist with: Rendering a comprehensive occupational service to the client system by means of
Psychological Services, Proactive interventions (programmes, education, information, etc.) Attend
Psychological restoration interventions. Present awareness programmes and information session.
Facilitate health and wellness programmes. Be able to administer psychological tests. Be able to
award counselling on trauma related issues.
Post : Graduate Intern (1 Posts)
Section : Legal Services
Location : Kimberley Provincial Offices Ref No: NCINT13/2025
Additional Requirements:
Be in possession of a LLB /BA Law recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD)
or at least an NQF 8 or higher level.
Core Function:
Perform both Labour and Civil Litigations. Be able to perform disciplinary processes, Arbitration
and Labour court reviews. Assist with all civil court processes. Representation for Claims by the
State and claims against the State. Render Legal Support services with regards to interpretation
of Litigations. Deliver legal support in respect of support functions and crime investigation cases.
Legal advice to support crime projects and special operations.
Post : Graduate Intern (7 posts)
Section : Administrators
Location : Provincial Flash Ref No: NC INT 14/2025
Provincial Pro-Active Policing NC INT 15/2025
Provincial Crime Investigation Services NC INT 16/2025
Postmasburg Vispol NC INT 17/2025
Pampierstad Detectives NC INT 18/2025
Springbok Vispol NC INT 19/2025
Upington Detectives NC INT 20/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of a Degree/Diploma in Policing/Administration recorded on the National
Learner Record Database (NLRD) or at least an NQF 8 or higher level. Computer literacy will be
an added advantage
Core Function:
*Perform a variety of office administrative duties related to the Visible Policing and Detective
services. Conduct effective and efficient registration correspondence support. Ensure proper
administration and management of files and record keeping. Assist with data capturing on the
relevant systems.
Post : Student Intern (10 posts)
Section : Human Resource Management/ Administration
Carnavon Ref No: NC INT 21/2025
Calvinia NC INT 22/2025
Groblershoop NC INT 23/2025
Kakamas NC INT 24/2025
Kathu NC INT 25/2025
Pofadder NC INT 26/2025
Prieska NC INT 27/2025
Victoria Wes NC INT 28/2025
Galeshewe NC INT 29/2025
Provincial HRD NC INT 30/2025
Additional requirement:
Must have done N6 certificate in HRM/Management Assistant /Public Management /Office
Management (18 months) theoretical studies at a TVET / other college and in need practical
experience to obtain qualifications.
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:
NORTH WEST PROVINCE
Applications Can Be Couriered To:
Attention: WO MN Vavane
PC HRD (Between Pep Stores and Absa ATM) Room 14, 1st Floor Wilmur Building 147 Walter Sisulu Street (Between Pep Stores and Absa ATM) Potchefstroom 2531
Hand Delivered To: POTCHEFSTROOM
Front Entrance: PC HRD Room 14, 1st Floor Wilmur Building (Between Pep Stores and Absa ATM) 147 Walter Sisulu Street, Potchefstroom
Back Entrance: PC HRD Auto Ave c/o Embert Street next to Labour Office’s Potchefstroom
Enquiries Can Be Directed To:
W/O MN Vavane 018-299 7790
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