Graduate Programme x60 posts at SAPS - Limpopo for unemployed graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Sep 11
- 12 min read
The South African Police Service hereby invites unemployed graduates who conform to the requirements for a twelve (12) month Graduate Recruitment Scheme at Limpopo 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: LIMPOPO
The following posts are advertised for the consideration of the graduate scheme
programme into the South African Police Service.
Post: CIMAC Intern (20 Posts)
Section: Provincial CIMAC Offices
Location: Thohoyandou Ref No: LIM INT 01/2025
Mankweng LIM INT 02/2025
Polokwane LIM INT 03/2025
Seshego LIM INT 04/2025
Mokopane LIM INT 05/2025
Lebowakgomo LIM INT 06/2025
Tzaneen LIM INT 07/2025
Giyani LIM INT 08/2025
Maake LIM INT 09/2025
Namakgale LIM INT 10/2025
Musina LIM INT 11/2025
Bolobedu LIM INT 12/2025
Westernburg LIM INT 13/2025
Tshilwavhusiku LIM INT 14/2025
Tubatse LIM INT 15/2025
Lestitele LIM INT 16/2025
Matlala LIM INT 17/2025
Bela bela LIM INT 18/2025
Levubu LIM INT 19/2025
Mphephu LIM INT 20/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of a Diploma/Degree in Criminology/ Policing/ Social Science/ Sociology
recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least an NQF 6 or higher
level. Data Analysis course/module will be an advantage.
Core Functions:
*Assist with compiling daily crime reports. *Updating hotspots and Crime Metrix products.
*Crime analysing and determining the casual factors of crime and providing measures to be
applied. *Crime scene visits and environmental survey products, specifically of priority
crimes. *Compile modus operandi and crime linkages.
Post: Legal Administrative Intern (6 Posts)
Section: Legal Service
Location: Provincial Commissioner: Limpopo Ref No: LIM INT 21/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of a three (3) years Bachelor of Laws Degree/ LL, recorded on the National
Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level.
Core Functions:
*Assist with: *Administration duties about the effective handling of labour litigation matters.
*Administration duties in relation to evection, general discipline matters/files referred for legal
opinion. *Render administration duties to the Provincial Head Legal Services.
Post: Library and Information Science Intern (1 Post)
Section Provincial HRD
Location: Provincial Commissioner: Limpopo Ref No: LIM INT 22/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of three (3) years National Diploma/ Degree in Library and Information
Science recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or
higher level.
Core Functions:
*Assist with: *manage the day-to-day functioning of the library; *Promote use of information
through user education; Furnish reference, bibliographical and reader’s advisory services;
*Perform in depth strategic research and synthesize, edit and filter information; Communicate
positively, professionally and effectively with patrons, *Updating of loose-leaf publications;
*Good understanding of Dewey Decimal Classification System.
Post: Social Work Intern (02 posts)
Section: Employee Health & Wellness
Location: Provincial EHW Ref No: LIM INT 23/2025
Modimolle EHW LIM INT 24/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of BA Social Work Degree and valid registration with the South African
Council of Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and paid-up fees for the 2022/2025 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 Functions:
*Render the advance and complex Police Social Work Services work-focus assessments;
*Render comprehensive occupational social work to the client system by means of Social
Work Service ‘capacity building programmes (promoted-, work-person- and workplace
interventions); *Render comprehensive occupational social work services to the client system
by means of application of Social Work Community Model. *Implement the multi-disciplinary
approach interventions within the Employee Health and Wellness environment. *Execute
standard social work administrative practices.
Post: Psychologist Intern (2 post)
Section: Employee Health & Wellness
Location: Provincial Commissioner: Limpopo Ref No: LIM INT 25/2025
Additional Requirements:
*An honours degree/B Psych degree in Psychology (in one of the acknowledge categories);
Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Psychometrics or
Registered counsellor and submit proof of valid registrations for financial year 2022/2025.
Core Functions:
*Facilitate organisational diagnosis services; *Present Mental Healthy and other EHW
programmes. Provide integrated EHW services; *Organise/facilitate Psychological Services
and other integrated EHW projects and events. *Render counselling and debriefing services.
*Render support and care services to SAPS members and their families.
Post: Media/Journalism Intern (01 Post)
Section: Provincial Office: Corporate Communication
Location: Provincial Commissioner: Limpopo Ref No: LIM INT 26/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of a three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Journalism/Media Studies,
recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher
level.
Core Functions:
*Assist in the implementation of communication strategies. Assist in the development of key
safety messages. Conduct research and information gathering for communication purposes.
Write articles, news releases, speeches, opinion pieces and copy for the media and SAPS
publications. Analyse and monitor social media pages and report any sensational news
pertaining safety to the supervisor. Live reporting on social platforms media during events.
Develop and maintain media database
Post: Video production and Photography Intern (01 Post)
Section: Provincial Office: Corporate Communication
Location: Provincial Commissioner: Limpopo Ref No: LIM INT 27/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Videography/ Photography or other
related qualification in the field of Media. No criminal record or cases pending against you.
Core Functions:
*Arrange logistics and management of the shoot and photography. Edit footage, photos and
present to the supervisor for further inputs as well as approval. Implement changes as and
when requested. Ensure that the final product is delivered on time meeting the production
requirements. Creating engaging video content and photos of the highest quality to be used
on various social media platforms and other mediums. Must have full understanding of
production processes and scheduling. Ensure deadlines are kept and all equipment is ready
and working. Archive all footage and photos for future use.
Post: Graphic Designer Intern (01 Post)
Section: Provincial Office: Corporate Communication
Location: Provincial Commissioner: Limpopo Ref No: LIM INT 28/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Graphic Design and must be proficient
with the following design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop,
InDesign), Figma and Sketch. No criminal record or pending case.
Core Functions:
Knowledge of Public Sector environment. Good organizing skills. flexible and proactive.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Planning and execution,
interpersonal relations. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A sound
understanding of SAPS, Government policies and programmes. An inquiring and analytical
mind.
Post: Marketing and Stakeholder (01 Post)
Section: Provincial Office: Corporate Communication
Location: Provincial Commissioner: Limpopo Ref No: LIM INT 29/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Communication/Marketing/
Stakeholder Relations/ Public Relations or other related qualification in the field of Media. No
criminal record or cases pending against you.
Core Functions:
Develop and manage departmental promotional marketing events and exhibition, Monitor the
establishment of brand stakeholders, manage relations with internal and external
stakeholders, Develop and maintain stakeholder database. Attend meetings with various and
provide feedback to Supervisor on communication implications. Produce promotional
material according to the programmes and services of the organization, Assist with the design
and development of promotional strategies for the organization, Coordinate advertising and
communication programmes and campaigns.
Post: Administration Intern (4 Posts)
Section: Supply Chain Management
Location: Provincial: SCM (2 posts) Ref No: LIM INT 30/2025
Thohoyandou LIM INT 31/2025
Mankweng LIM INT 32/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of a three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management
/ Logistics / Transport 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 with Monitoring, planning and executing both capital and repairs and renovation
projects. *Conducting inspection to assess the conditions of building components such as
mechanical components including building structural integrity and civil works. *Ensuring that
the supplier database is maintained, and suppliers are rotated. *Ensuring the National
Transversal term contracts, Specific Period Contract and ad-hoc Contracts are maintained.
*Maintaining and preparing the invitation of price quotation for quotations applications are
received. *Ensuring that suppliers are paid on time. *Maintaining procurement of fleet
management.
Post: Administrative Student Interns (2 Posts)
Section: Financial Management Services
Location: Tzaneen Ref No: LIM INT 33/2025
Senwabarwana LIM INT 34/2025
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 Administrative functions in relation to budget management; Salaries and
maintenance, claims and expenditure management; Co-ordinating the station budget;
Maintaining the budget and coordinate the expenditure of sections and units; Verifying payroll
printout, monitor the utilization of funds; Compliance with the prescripts of National Treasury.
Post: Administrative Graduate Interns (02 Posts)
Section: Financial Management Services
Location: Malamulele Ref No: LIM INT 35/2025
Sebayeng LIM INT 36/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of 3-year Degree/Diploma in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting
(NQF 6). Financial Management / Business Management / Public Administration. Computer
Literacy will be an added advantage.
Core Functions:
*Assist with Administrative functions in relation to budget management; Salaries and
maintenance, claims and expenditure management; *Co-ordinating the station budget;
Maintaining the budget and coordinate the expenditure of sections and units; *Verifying
payroll printout, monitoring the utilization of funds; *Compliance with the prescripts of National
Treasury.
Post: Administrative Student Interns (4 Posts)
Section: Support Service- Human Resource Management
Location: Hoedspruit Ref No: LIM INT 37/2025
Mashashane LIM INT 38/2025
Gilead LIM INT 39/2025
Tzaneen LIM INT 40/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of N6 Certificate Human Resource Management/ Public Administration/
Labour Relations. 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:
*Administration of human resource functions which include general personnel duties as well
as specific personnel duties. *Capture PEP information for the purpose of compliance by
employee. *Process and finalize leave applications. *Manage development and training
needs of employees. *Maintain personnel files. *Typing letters, reports and minutes.
Post: Administrative Graduate Interns (4 Posts)
Section: Support Service- Human Resource Management
Location: Provincial-HRU (2 posts) Ref No: LIM INT 41/2025
Provincial-HRD LIM INT 42/2025
Botlokwa LIM INT 43/2025
Groblersdal LIM INT 44/2025
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of 3-year Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management/ Public
Administration/ Labour Relations/ Human Resource Development (NQF 6). Computer
Literacy will be an added advantage.
Core Functions:
*Administration of human resource functions which include general personnel duties as well
as specific personnel duties. *Capture PEP information for the purpose of compliance.
*Process and finalise leave applications. *Maintain statistic data and submit HR reports.
*Manage the development and training needs of employees. *Maintain personnel files.
*Typing letters, reports and minutes.
Post: Graduate Intern IT Specialist (1 Posts)
Section: Support Service-TMS
Location: Prov-TMS Ref No: LIM INT 45/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of a Degree/ Diploma int\ Information Technology/ Information
Management System, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least
a NQF6 level or higher.
Core functions
*Administer and support of CAS/ICDMS users in the province. Administer and support
circulation system users in the province. Administer and support AVL users in the province.
Administer and support of PIVA and NPIS users in the province. Administer Persal and
Persap systems. Administer Polfin and PAS system. Rendering of effective and efficient
administration resource
Post: Student Intern Radio Technical (1 Posts)
Section: Support Service-Radio Technical
Location: Radio Technical Thohoyandou Ref No: LIM INT 46/2025
Additional Requirements
*Student Intern: Practical experience required by the Tertiary Institution for the learner to
finalise their qualification (letter from the institution not older than two (02) years must be
attached)
Core Functions
*Maintain radio communication equipment and emergency equipment (blue lights and
sirens). Maintain radio network and infrastructure. Manage Safety, Health and Environment
(SHE) Management in area of responsibility.
Post: Motor Mechanic Intern (Petrol/Diesel Mechanic) (7 Posts)
Section: Mechanical Services:
Location: Polokwane Garage Ref No: LIM INT 47/2025
Lebowakgomo Garage LIM INT 48/2025
Tzaneen Garage LIM INT 49/2025
Makhado Garage LIM INT 50/2025
Thohoyandou Garage LIM INT 51/2025
Musina Garage LIM INT 52/2025
Modimolle Garage LIM INT 53/2025
Additional Requirements
*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/ Petrol
Mechanic.
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
safe keeping of tools and equipment. *Comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (Act
83 of 1995).
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:
PROVINCE: LIMPOPO
Col Moloto NM 015 293 7031 / Lt Col Manamela MM 015 293 7001 81 / Cst Nkuna MF 015 293 7011/12 / A/C Sibeyi MP 015 293 7010
Hand delivery: 81 Biccard Street Polokwane Office 16
APPLICATIONS POSTED FOR ATTENTION OF: The Provincial Commissioner: Human Resource Development (Attention Col NM Moloto) SA Police Service Private Bag x9428 POLOKWANE 0700
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