Graduate Programme x9 posts at SAPS - Presidential Protection Services for unemployed graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Sep 9
- 8 min read
Updated: Sep 11
The South African Police Service hereby invites unemployed graduates who conform to the requirements for a twelve (12) months Graduate Recruitment Scheme at Component: Presidential Protection Service. 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
The following posts are advertised for consideration in terms of the Graduate Recruitment
Scheme into the South African Police Service.
Post : Financial Graduate Intern (1 Posts) Ref: PPS/HQ INT 01/2025
: Student Intern (1 Post) Ref: PPS/HQ INT 02/2025
Section : Finance and Administration
Location : PPS: Pretoria HQ
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Accounting / Bachelor
of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / 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 an NQF 6 or
higher level.
Core Functions:
*Assist with: Administrative tasks regarding Finance Management; Verification of all allowances and
capture on PERSAL; Processing of SAPOL claims on POLFIN; Distribution and receiving of
telephone/cellular phones accounts to/from users; Creation of financial authorisation on POLFIN;
Record keeping of all approved/disapproved financial application for audit purposes.
Post : Administrative Graduate Intern (1 Posts) Ref: PPS/HQ INT 03/2025
: Student Intern (1 Post) Ref: PPS/HQ INT 04/2025
Section : Human Resource Management
Location : PPS Pretoria HQ
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource/Human
Resource Development
Management / Public Administration and Management / Business Administration / Office Administration
Office Management and Technology / Labour Law / Labour Relations, recorded on the National Learner
Record Database (NLRD) on at least an NQF 6 or higher level.
Core Functions:
*Assist with: Co-ordinate all HRM related matters; Administrative duties in terms of all Employee
Relations and Life Cycle Management; Administrative duties in terms of Human Resource Utilization
functions; Administrative duties in terms of Personnel Management duties.
Post : Administrative Graduate Intern (1 Posts) PPS/HQ INT 05/2025
: Student Intern PPS/HQ INT 06/2025
Section : Supply Chain Management
Location : PPS: HQ
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: Administering the appropriate acquisition procurement process within the section: SCM
which is fair equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective; Administering the movable
government property within the SAPS; Administering the state owned / leased accommodation and
facilities; Administering the vehicle fleet within PPS; Administering the losses and damages within PPS.
Post : Financial Graduate Intern (1 Post) Ref: PPS/WC INT 07/2025
Section : Finance and Administration
Location : PPS: WC
Additional Requirements:
*Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Accounting / Bachelor of
Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / 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 an NQF 6 or
higher level.
Core Functions:
*Assist with: Administrative tasks regarding Finance Management; Verification of all allowances and
capture on PERSAL; Processing of SAPOL claims on POLFIN; Distribution and receiving of
telephone/cellular phones accounts to/from users; Creation of financial authorisation on POLFIN;
Record keeping of all approved/disapproved financial application for audit purpose
Post : Administrative Graduate Intern (1 Posts) PPS/WC INT 08/2025
Section : Supply Chain Management
Location : PPS: WC
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: Administering the appropriate acquisition procurement process within the section: SCM
which is fair equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective; Administering the movable
government property within the SAPS; Administering the state owned / leased accommodation and
facilities; Administering the vehicle fleet within PPS; Administering the losses and damages within PPS.
Post : Financial Graduate Intern (1 Post) PPS/KZN INT 09/2025
Section : Finance and Administration
Location : PPS: Kwazulu-Natal
Additional Requirements:
* Be in possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Accounting / Bachelor
of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / 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 an NQF 6 or
higher level.
Core Functions:
*Assist with: Administrative tasks regarding Finance Management; Verification of all allowances and
capture on PERSAL; Processing of SAPOL claims on POLFIN; Distribution and receiving of
telephone/cellular phones accounts to/from users; Creation of financial authorisation on POLFIN;
Record keeping of all approved/disapproved financial application for audit purposes
Post : Administrative Graduate Intern (1 Posts) PPS/KZN INT 10/2025
Section : Supply Chain Management
Location : PPS: KZN
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.
Graduate Recruitment Scheme 2025/2026 Component: Presidential Protection Services 4
Core Functions:
* Assist with: Administering the appropriate acquisition procurement process within the section: SCM
which is fair equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective; Administering the movable
government property within the SAPS; Administering the state owned / leased accommodation and
facilities; Administering the vehicle fleet within PPS; Administering the losses and damages within PPS.
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:
1. ENQUIRIES: FOR HEAD OFFICE PRETORIA PRESIDENTIAL PROTECTION SERVICE
Capt Ralutanda: Tel no. (012) 400 6387 or 064 949 1921 Warrant Officer Kekana Tel no. (012) 400 5217 AC Kayode Tel no. (012) 400 5515
APPLICATIONS POSTED: Acting Sub-Section Commander: Skills Development Facilitator: Presidential Protection Service, South African Police Service, Private Bag X 272, Pretoria, 0001. (For attention Capt Ralutanda)
APPLICATIONS HAND DELIVERED: Acting Sub-Section Commander: Skills Development Facilitator: Presidential Protection Service, National Head Office: South African Police Service 03 Troy Street, Maupanaga Building Sunnyside Pretoria.
2. ENQUIRIES: FOR PRESIDENTIAL PROTECTION SERVICE: CAPE TOWN OFFICE
Lieutenant Colonel Fourie: Tel no. (021) 467 6444
APPLICATIONS POSTED: Sub-Section Commander: Skills Development Facilitator: Presidential Protection Service, South African Police Service, Private Bag X 1, Stalplein CAPE TOWN, 8015. (For attention Lt Col Fourie)
APPLICATIONS HAND DELIVERED: Sub-Section Commander: Skills Development Facilitator: Presidential Protection Service, Presidential Protection Service Cape Town: South African Police Service 121 Plein Street, Garmor House 4th Floor CAPE TOWN.
3. ENQUIRIES: FOR PRESIDENTIAL PROTECTION SERVICE: KWAZULU NATAL OFFICE
Lieutenant Colonel Nchukana: Tel no. (031) 203 7329 Cell no (066) 303 9333
APPLICATIONS POSTED: Sub-Section Commander: Skills Development Facilitator: Presidential Protection Service, South African Police Service, Private Bag X 54306, DURBAN 4000. (For attention Lt Col Nchukana)
APPLICATIONS HAND DELIVERED: Sub-Section Commander: Skills Development Facilitator: Presidential Protection Service, KZN: South African Police Service 446 Vusi Mzimela Road Cato Manor 4058
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