Graduate Programme x60 posts at SAPS - KwaZulu-Natal for unemployed graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Sep 11
- 13 min read
The South African Police Service hereby invites unemployed graduates who conform to the requirements for a (12) twelve-month Graduate Recruitment Scheme at KwaZulu-Natal Province. 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.
NB: STIPEND FOR EACH CATEGORY WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
PROVINCIAL LEVEL: KWAZULU-NATAL
The following posts are advertised for consideration in terms of the Graduate Recruitment
Scheme in the South African Police Service.
Post: Graduate Administrative Intern (8 Posts)
Section: Supply Chain Management
Location: Durban Central (2 Posts) Ref No: KZN INT 1/2025
Plessislaer KZN INT 2/2025
Inanda KZN INT 3/2025
Umlazi KZN INT 4/2025
Kwadakuza KZN INT 5/2025
Empangeni KZN INT 6/2025
Phoenix KZN INT 7/2025
Additional Requirements:
Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in B Com Supply Chain
Management/ Logistics /Procurement/ Transport Management, recorded on the National Learner
Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level.
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: Graphic Designer Intern (1 Post)
Section: Corporate: Communication & Liaison
Location: Provincial Office Ref No: KZN INT 8/2025
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of a three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Graphic Design/Digital Design /
Fine Art / Multimedia Design recorded on the National Learner Recorded Database (NLRD) on at
least an NQF 6 or higher level.
Core Functions:
*Assist with *Meeting clients to discuss the business and design objectives and requirements of the
job; *Interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose;
*Estimating the time required to complete the work; *Creating new ideas and concepts; *Use
innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time; *Present finalised ideas
and concepts to managers; *Work with a wide range of media, including photography and computeraided design; *Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief; *Demonstrate illustrative
skills with rough sketches; *Work on layouts and artwork pages ready for print; *Keep abreast of
emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programmes such as InDesign, Illustrator,
Photoshop, and Acrobat. *Develop interactive design; *Work as part of a team with other designers;
*Assist with general administration duties on projects in the Project Office.
Post: Photographer Intern (1 Post)
Section: Corporate: Communication & Liaison
Location: Provincial Office Ref No: KZN INT 9/2025
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of a National Diploma / Degree in Video Production/ Communication Science,
recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least an NQF 6 or higher level
Core Functions:
* Operate camera and related equipment to originate photographic material for broadcast purposes.
*Maintain camera and related equipment and production administrative duties. Take photographs for
both online and print publications. Capture and edit real time photography for the SAPS social media
platforms. Take photography’s at all officials’ events including meetings, imbizos, community
engagements and sport activities. Keep a database and a backup for all photographs.
Post: Videographer Intern (1 Post)
Section: Corporate: Communication & Liaison
Location: Provincial Office Ref No: KZN INT 10/2025
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of a National Diploma / Degree in Video Production/ Communication Science,
recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least an NQF 6 or higher level
Core Functions:
* Operate video camera and related equipment to originate video material for broadcast purposes.
*Maintain camera and related equipment and production administrative duties. *Record video and
audio material for When Duty Calls and other special projects and inserts and include the planning
and development of the visual presentation of the inserts. *Creatively Filming SAPS events and
recording audio material to be edited and packaged for broadcasts. *Filming live events using the
SAPS live broadcast equipment. *Ensuring steady and controlled camera movements while filming
life events as per filming standards and guidelines, Ensuring camera is set up timeously.
Post: Drone Operators (2 Post)
Section: Crime Prevention
Location: Provincial Office Ref No: KZN INT 11/2025
Additional Requirements:
* Drone operation, proficiency in drone operation, navigation and safety protocols. Aerial surveillance,
ability to conduct effective aerial surveillance, tracking and monitoring. Analytical, ability to analyze
and interpret aerial data, supporting investigations. Certifications, relevant certifications such as
remote pilot certificate may be required.
Core Functions:
* Drone Operation, safely operate and navigate drones for various law enforcement applications.
Aerial Surveillance, conduct aerial surveillance to gather intelligence, monitor situations, and track
suspects. Evidence Collection, Capture high-quality video and photographic evidence to support
investigations. Search and Rescue; assist in search and rescue operations, locating missing persons
or suspects. Provide photography services for the South African Police Service: KZN. Take
photographs for both online and print publications. Capture and edit real time photographs for SAPS
social murder platforms. Take photographs at all official events, including meetings, Imbizos,
community engagements and sports activities. Keep a database and a backup for all photographs.
Post: Graduate Administrative Intern (7 Posts)
Section: Finance
Location: Durban Central Ref No: KZN INT 12/2025
Plessislaer KZN INT 13/2025
Inanda KZN INT 14/2025
Umlazi KZN INT 15/2025
Kwadakuza KZN INT 16/2025
Empangeni KZN INT 17/2025
Phoenix KZN INT 18/2025
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma/ Degree in B Com
Accounting/Bachelor of Accounting Sciences/ 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 registering correspondence and all related accounting transactions; compiling monthly
payroll certificate; verification of overtime claims, ensuring the safekeeping of all transactions
supporting documents; assisting in recovering departmental debts within SAPS; budgeting and
expenditure; administration of financial losses; safekeeping of records; monthly telecom related
matters; and where applicable’ assist in standing advance office
Post: Motor Mechanic Intern (Petrol/Diesel Mechanic) (6 Posts)
Section: Mechanical Services
Location: Wentworth Garage (4 posts) Ref No: KZNINT19/2025
Alexandra Road Garage (2 posts) KZN INT 20/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of an applicable N2 Motor Mechanic/Mechanical Engineering or N3 Motor
Mechanic/Mechanical Engineering or NCV Level 4 Motor Mechanic/Mechanical Engineering recorded
on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least an NQF 6 or higher level or relevant
qualification in the field of the post.
Core Functions:
* 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 the parts request list for the parts required per vehicle. Complete the job card
with regards to work done and actual time taken. Ensure the safe keeping of tools and equipment.
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 83 of 1995).
Post: Sound Engineering Intern (1 posts)
Section: Provincial HRD (FPD Section)
Location: Provincial Office (Durban) Ref No: KZN INT 21/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma/ Degree in Sound
Technology/Sound Engineering, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at
least an NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.
Core Functions:
*Set up microphones and Sound Systems throughout the Province or where required; Check sound
levels and equipment functionality, run sound checks and other tasking using MIDI (musical
Instrument Digital Interface) product instruments.
Post: Sound Technician Intern (1 posts)
Section: Provincial HRD (FPD Section)
Location: Provincial Office (Durban) Ref No: KZN INT 22/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma/ Degree in Sound
Technology/Sound Engineering, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at
least an NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.
Core Functions:
*Set up microphones and Sound Systems throughout the Province or where required; Check sound
levels and equipment functionality, run sound checks and other tasking using MIDI (musical
Instrument Digital Interface) product instruments.
Post: Library Assistant Intern (1 Post)
Section: Provincial Human Resources Development
Location: Provincial Office (Durban) Ref No: KZN INT 23/2025
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of a three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Library and Information Science
recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least an NQF 6 or higher level.
Core Functions:
* Assist with conducting reference interviews with users and establishing the exact nature and scope
of information needed daily in terms of SAPS prescripts. *Conduct online searches on Lexis Nexis,
Juta, and Sabinet databases. *Operate inter-library loan system. *Assist with Stock taking.
Post: Graduate Administrative Intern (5 Posts)
Section: Human Resource Development Sports
Location: PHQ HRD (Durban) (1 posts) Ref No: KZN INT 24/2025
HRDC Newcastle KZN INT 25/2025
HRDC Pietermaritzburg KZN INT 26/2025
HRDC Port Shepstone KZN INT 27/2025
HRDC Ulundi KZN INT 28/2025
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of a three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Sports Management /Sports
Science/ Physical Education and Sports coaching/ Sports Administration/ Sports Development and
Management, 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 in Co-ordinating physical fitness assessment. Assist in Co-ordinating and administrating
sports services. *Assist in managing gym facilities.
Post: Graduate Administrative Intern (1 Post)
Section: Provincial Human Resources Development (SDF)
Location: Provincial Office (Durban) Ref No: KZN INT 29/2025
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of a three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Public Management/ Bachelor of
Administration/ Business Administration recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD)
on at least an NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.
Core Functions:
* Assist with Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of projects within SAPS. *Render effective
Administrative support. Facilitate and conduct research. *Coordinate management information.
Post: Radio Technical (4 Post)
Section: ITCU
Location: Durban (2 Posts) Ref No: KZN INT 30/2025
Pietermaritzburg (2 Posts) KZN INT 31/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of a three year National Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering (Light Current),
recorded on the National Leaner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF6 level or higher.
Core Functions:
*Assist with Installation, Testing, Maintenance and Refurbishment of Radio Communications
Equipment; Two way radio in vehicles, building infrastructure sites; Microwave Network Installations;
Radio communications Infrastructure; Radio Towers and radio communication shelters; Radio
Antenna installations. (Working at heights) Diesel and solar power installations; Radio Site Security
installations: Alarm systems; Electric fences, CCTV Systems; CCTV Cameras; CCTV Cabling
Systems and Video Storage System.
Post: Administrative Intern (7 Posts)
Section: Personnel Management
Location: Durban Central Ref No: KZN INT 32/2025
Plessislaer KZN INT 33/2025
Inanda KZN INT 34/2025
Umlazi KZN INT 35/2025
Kwadakuza KZN INT 36/2025
Empangeni KZN INT 37/2025
Phoenix KZN INT 38/2025
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma/ Degree in Human Resource
Management / Public Administration and Management / Business Administration / Office
Administration / Office Management and Technology, 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 administration of transfers of Personnel, Receive, verify, process and control Service;
Termination documents for completeness and correctness, Receive verify, process and control
Service Termination documents for completeness and correctness. Identify incorrect placement or
personnel at the Unit; Process leave forms, registers and forms and capture them on the system;
issue leave certificate due to termination; Obtain and update member’s data integrity.
Post: Administrative Intern (7 Posts)
Section: Loss Management
Location: Durban Central Ref No: KZN INT 39/2025
Plessislaer KZN INT 40/2025
Inanda KZN INT 41/2025
Umlazi KZN INT 42/2025
Kwadakuza KZN INT 43/2025
Empangeni KZN INT 44/2025
Phoenix KZN INT 45/2025
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma/ Degree in Human Resource
Management / Public Administration and Management / Business Administration / Office
Administration / Office Management and Technology, 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:
* Administer pending incidents pertaining to firearm/ property losses/ damages. Administer the
recovery / write off of losses. Dealing with administrative matters at loss management.
Post: Plumber (2 Posts)
Section: Infrastructure Maintenance Services
Location: PHQ SCM Ref No: KZN INT 46/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of an N6 Certificate in Plumbing, recorded on the National Learner Record
Database (NLRD) on at least an NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.
Core Functions:
* Assist with Installing all pipes on site, obtain material for installation purposes and join drain pipes,
and Read and interpret sketches per request.* Clean equipment used and working environment.*
Safeguard all equipment as per the tool list and material used to perform duties.* Apply occupational
health safety regulations.
Post: Electrician (2 Posts)
Section: Infrastructure Maintenance Services
Location: PHQ SCM Ref No: KZN INT 47/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of an N6 Certificate in Electrical Engineering, recorded on the National Learner
Record Database (NLRD) on at least an NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of
the post.
*Assist with Reading and interpreting sketches per request,*Perform electrical maintenance on
activities on projects, obtain material for an installation.* Safeguard all equipment as per the tool list
and materials used to perform duties.* Apply occupational health and safety regulations.
Post: Brick Layer (3 Posts)
Section: Infrastructure Maintenance Services
Location: PHQ SCM Ref No: KZN INT 48/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of an N6 Certificate in Civil Engineering, recorded on the National Learner Record
Database (NLRD) on at least an NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post.
*Assist with Analyzing and interpreting building plans* Interpreting work orders and determining the
materials required* Measuring distance from reference points* Calculating angles and determining the
vertical and horizontal alignment of courses *Laying bricks using mortar as a binder and a trowel to
level. Fastening bricks with wire clamps or cement* Working safely on scaffolds and swing stages at
various heights *Using equipment and tools effectively to perform basic construction tasks. .* Set up
and operate woodworking machines such as power saws, joiners, mortises, tenner’s, moulders, and
shapers, to cut and shape parts from wooden products as per request.* Apply occupational health
and safety
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:
KwaZulu-Natal:
Contact Person: Colonel E Steyn @031 325 6163 / Lt Colonel NB Zuma @031 325 6554
Physical Address: 15 Bram Fischer Road Servamus Building Durban 4000
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