SAPS Vacancies 2026
3 open right now. Current posts at the South African Police Service and related policing departments. Police trainee (entry-level constable) intakes are announced separately on the SAPS website; the posts below are from the official public service circular. Updated automatically every hour.
MIC Support: Administration Clerk Supervisor
South African Police Service
Specialised Operations: National Intervention Unit Operations: Maupa Naga, Sunnyside, Pretoria, National
Director: Legal and Litigation Advisory Services
Independent Police Investigative Directorate
National Office: Pretoria, National
Director: Legal and Investigations Services
Independent Police Investigative Directorate
National Office: Pretoria, National
Who can apply
South African citizenship, a clean criminal record, and matric for most posts. Professional posts need a relevant degree or diploma.
Salary
Support posts usually start at salary level 2–5; specialist and forensic posts are higher.
How to apply for saps vacancies, step by step
- Open a post above and read the requirements and closing date.
- Fill in and sign the new Z83 form.
- Attach a detailed CV that matches the duties in the advert.
- Send it to the address or email in the advert, quoting the reference number.
- Save the job to track it and get a reminder before it closes.
Tips
- Apply only through the address in the advert — SAPS never charges a fee to apply.
- Expect fingerprinting and a background check before appointment.
- Constable trainee intakes are announced on the SAPS website, not in the DPSA circular.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to apply for saps vacancies?
South African citizenship, a clean criminal record, and matric for most posts. Professional posts need a relevant degree or diploma.
How much do saps vacancies pay?
Support posts usually start at salary level 2–5; specialist and forensic posts are higher. Every post on this page shows its exact annual salary.
How do I apply for saps vacancies?
Complete and sign the new Z83 form, attach a detailed CV, and send it to the address or email in the advert before the closing date, quoting the reference number.
Do I have to pay to apply?
No. Government never charges to apply for a post. Anyone asking for money is a scam.
How often is this page updated?
Automatically every hour from the official public service vacancy circulars.
What if I don't hear back?
If you haven't been contacted within three months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.