18/08/2015
Eastern Cape SAPS: Basic Police Development
Learning Programme 2016
Closing Date: 31 August 2015
The South African Police Service invites
applications from all races and gender for
Enlistment in the Basic Police Development
Learning Programme from young, energetic,
intelligent, physically and mentally fit
individuals, dedicated to serving their country
by pursuing a career in policing.
Basic enlistment requirements: Young South
African men and women who apply to be
appointed as a member in terms of the South
African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act no 68 of
1995) must:
• Apply on the form determined by the
National Commissioner and affirm under oath
or by way of a solemn declaration that the
particulars furnished in the application, are the
truth and correct;
• Be a South African citizen of which
documentary proof must be furnished;
• Be at least eighteen (18) and under thirty (30)
years of age of which documentary proof must
be furnished;
• Be in possession of a Grade 12 school
certificate or National Certificate (Vocational)
Safety in Society of which documentary proof
must be furnished (2015 matriculates are
welcome to apply and before enlistment proof
of successful completion of Grade 12 (Senior
Certificate) must be submitted. As an interim
arrangement kindly submit proof of last school
report); Preference will be given to applicants
who are in possession of at least a light vehicle
driver’s licence;
• Submit himself or herself to a physical
medical examination as determined by the
National
• Commissioner and must be found to be
physically and mentally fit for appointment in
the post for which he or she applies;
• Undergo a psychological assessment as
determined by the National Commissioner and
be found to comply with the profile of a police
official;
• Proficient in at least two of the official
languages, of which one must be English;
• Be prepared to take the oath of office;
• Be prepared to undergo such training as
determined by the National Commissioner;
• Not have any tattoo marks of which will be
visible when wearing the SAPS summer
uniform;
• Have no previous criminal convictions and / or
pending criminal, civil, disciplinary cases
• and such person shall allow his or her
fingerprints to be taken and allow background
enquiries to be made; Not have been declared
unfit to possess a firearm and
• Be prepared to serve anywhere in the
Republic.
Body Mass Index of less than 30 / Waist
circumference ≤ 102 cm (males) and ≤ 88 cm
(females)
All applicants will be subjected to a fitness,
psychometric and integrity testing as well as
medical evaluation and will be interviewed
during the recruitment, selection and
enlistment process. The SAPS will also verify
the criminal record, qualifications, driver’s
license, citizenship and residential address of
each applicant.
Applicants in possession of valid driver’s license
for at least a light motor vehicle will have an
added advantage.
Applicants will be subjected to a vetting
process which will include security screening
and fingerprint verification. Applicants who
previously served in a Government
Department and who were dismissed as a
result of misconduct are excluded. The SAPS
will also publish the names of applicants on the
SAPS Website and in the newspapers for public
comments.
Applicants will undergo a Final Selection Phase
(“Grooming Phase”) at a venue and period as
determined by the National Commissioner, to
select the successful applicants.
In view of the physical demands of the Basic
Police Development Learning Programme,
applicants with chronic diseases, physical
impairments or any other health condition that
may lead to interruption of the training
programme, will be excluded from
participation in the programme. Such
applicants’ failure to disclose the conditions will
result in their withdrawal from the programme
on the determination thereof.
Selected applicants shall participate in a Basic
Police Development Learning Programme
(hereafter referred to as the PROGRAMME) for
a period of 24 (twenty four) months.
The PROGRAMME shall consist of three phases:
• Academy Phase: Ten months training at a
designated SAPS Academy;
• Field Police Development Phase: Twelve
months training at a designated Field Police
Development police station;
• Integrated Assessment Phase: Two months
assessment at a designated SAPS Academy.
During the Academy Phase of the PROGRAMME
the Service shall provide free training gear,
meals and accommodation to the police
trainee. During the Field Police Development
Phase of the PROGRAMME the police trainee
shall be responsible for his / her own meals
and accommodation;
Trainees will also receive medical aid benefits
for the duration of the 24-month Basic Training
Learning Programme. Upon successful
completion of the Basic Training Learning
Programme trainees will be considered for
permanent appointment as members of the
SAPS. Remuneration (on completion of the
training period) will be on the first notch of
Band A (currently R142 140 per annum). In
addition to this, appointees will receive the
applicable service benefits.
Core Functions: Successful candidates will serve
as functional police officials. As such, they will
be deployed to carry out one or more of the
following functions:
• Prevent, combat and investigate crime,
• Maintain public order,
• Protect and secure the inhabitants of the
Republic and their property,
• Uphold and enforce the law
The posts available in the Limpopo Province
are as follows:
Alice
Alice CSC
Ref No: EC / 1 / 15
Alice CIG
Ref No: EC / 2 / 15
Balfour CSC
Ref No: EC / 3 / 15
Fort Beauford CSC
Ref No: EC / 4 / 15
Healdtown
Ref No: EC / 5 / 15
Seymour
Ref No: EC / 6 / 15
Aliwal North
Aliwal North CSC
Ref No: EC / 07 / 15
Aliwal North CIG
Ref No: EC / 08 /15
Jamestown
Ref No: EC / 9 / 15
Maletswai
Ref No: EC / 10 / 15
Molteno
Ref No: EC / 11 / 15
Sterkspruit
Ref No: EC / 12 / 15
Stenysburg
Ref No: EC / 13 / 15
Butterworth
Butterworth
Ref No: EC / 14 / 15
Centane
Ref No: EC / 15 / 15
Dutywa
Ref No: EC / 16 / 15
Kei Bridge
Ref No: EC / 17 / 15
Willowvale
Ref No: EC / 18 / 15
Cofimvaba
Bolotwa
Ref No: EC / 19 / 15
Bridge Camp
Ref No: EC / 20 / 15
Cofimvaba CSC
Ref No: EC / 21 / 15
Cofimvaba CIG
Ref No: EC / 22 / 15
Cradock
Adelaide
Ref No: EC / 23 / 15
Bedford
Ref No: EC / 24 / 15
Cookhouse
Ref No: EC / 25 / 15
Cradock CSC
Ref No: EC / 26 / 15
Cradock CIG
Ref No: EC / 27 / 15
Hofmeyer
Ref No: EC / 28 / 15
Middleburg
Ref No: EC / 29 / 15
East London
Duncan Village
Ref No: EC / 30 / 15
East London CSC
Ref No: EC / 31 / 15
East London CIG
Ref No: EC / 32 / 15
Scenary Park
Ref No: EC / 33 / 15
Elliot
Barkly East
Ref No: EC / 34 / 15
Cala
Ref No: EC / 35 / 15
Dordrecht
Ref No: EC / 36 / 15
Elliot
Ref No: EC / 37 / 15
IDA
Ref No: EC / 38 / 15
Indwe
Ref No: EC / 39 / 15
Rhodes
Ref No: EC / 40 / 15
Graaf-Reinet
Aberdeen
Ref No: EC / 41 / 15
Graaf-Reinet
Ref No: EC / 42 / 15
Graaf-Reinet
Ref No: EC / 43 / 15
Jansenvile
Ref No: EC / 44 / 15
Pearston
Ref No: EC / 45 / 15
Somerset East
Ref No: EC / 46 / 15
Grahamstown
Alicedale
Ref No: EC / 47 / 15
Committees
Ref No: EC / 48 / 15
Grahamstown
Ref No: EC / 49 / 15
Paterson
Ref No: EC / 50 / 15
Riebeck East
Ref No: EC / 51 / 15
Humansdorp
Hankey
Ref No: EC / 52 / 15
Humansdorp
Ref No: EC / 53 / 15
Joubertina
Ref No: EC / 54 / 15
Kareedouw
Ref No: EC / 55 / 15
Patensie
Ref No: EC / 56 / 15
Storms River
Ref No: EC / 57 / 15
Thornhill
Ref No: EC / 58 / 15
KWT
Bhisho
Ref No: EC / 59 / 15
Dimbaza
Ref No: EC / 60 / 15
KWT
Ref No: EC / 61 / 15
Steve Tshete
Ref No: EC / 62 / 15
Tamara
Ref No: EC / 63 / 15
Zwelitsha
Ref No: EC / 64 / 15
Matatiele
Afsondering
Ref No: EC / 65 / 15
Avondale
Ref No: EC / 66 / 15
Maluti
Ref No: EC / 67 / 15
Motherwell
Kinkelbos
Ref No: EC / 68 / 15
New Brighton
Ref No: EC / 69 / 15
Mount Ayliff
Kwandengane
Ref No: EC / 70 / 15
Mount Alylif
Ref No: EC / 71 / 15
Mount Fletcher
Mbizweni
Ref No: EC / 72 / 15
Mount Fletcher
Ref No: EC / 73 / 15
Tabase
Ref No: EC / 74 / 15
Zamuxolo
Ref No: EC / 75 / 15
Mount Road
Gelvandale
Ref No: EC / 76 / 15
Humewood
Ref No: EC / 77 / 15
Mount Road
Ref No: EC / 78 / 15
Walmer
Ref No: EC / 79 / 15
Mthatha
Libode
Ref No: EC / 80 / 15
Mthatha CSC
Ref No: EC / 81 / 15
Mthatha CIG
Ref No: EC / 82 / 15
Ngcobo
Ref No: EC / 83 / 15
Tsolo
Ref No: EC / 84 / 15
Peddie
Peddie
Ref No: EC / 85 / 15
Tyefu
Ref No: EC / 86 / 15
Port Alfred
Alexandria
Ref No: EC / 87 / 15
Bathurst
Ref No: EC / 88 / 15
Kenton on Sea
Ref No: EC / 89 / 15
Port Alfred
Ref No: EC / 90 / 15
Seafield
Ref No: EC / 91 / 15
Queenstown
Mlungisi
Ref No: EC / 92 / 15
Queenstown
Ref No: EC / 93 / 15
Uitenhage
KameshEC / 94 / 15
KirkwoodEC / 95 / 15
KwanobuhleEC / 96 / 15
UitenhageEC / 97 / 15
WolwefonteinEC / 98 / 15
Willowmore
Baviaskloof
Ref No: EC / 99 / 15
Klipaat
Ref No: EC / 100 / 15
Rietbron
Ref No: EC / 101 / 15
Steyltleville
Ref No: EC / 102 / 15
Willowmore CSC
Ref No: EC / 103 / 15
Willowmore CIG
Ref No: EC / 104 / 15
Whittlesea
Whittlesea CSC
Ref No: EC / 105 / 15
Whittlesea CIG
Ref No: EC / 106 / 15
Provincial Office
Provincial Office
Ref No: EC / 107 / 15
How To Apply
Complete an application form in your own
handwriting. These application forms can be
obtained from your nearest SAPS Recruitment
office or the Human Resource Official at local
Police Stations as well as the SAPS Website.
Applicants must take note of the fact that
application forms and employment are not for
sale and any payment offered by an applicant
or promises provided in this regard will be
investigated and may lead to criminal
prosecution. Applicants may report such
incidents to the National Anti Corruption Line
at telephone number: 0800 701 701.
Specify the post which you are applying for.
Make sure you have signed your application
form in front of a commissioner of oath.
Attach certified copies of your: * ID Document,
* Driver’s licence, * Matric / Senior Certificate
(Grade 12 certificate), * Additional
qualifications, * Proof of residence.
Applicants who were subjected to the
psychometric assessment and fit the profile
will be requested, when undergoing the fitness
assessment, to submit four (4) colour ID
photographs, of which one will be utilized for
the application form, one for the fitness
assessment form, one for the interview form
and one for the medical assessment form.
You are advised to apply for posts within your
province, close to your place of residence.
