Wish to enter the exciting world of Forensic Science? Now’s your chance…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is advertising a number of vacancies that are currently available (employment as either a police official or civilian employee) within the various sections of its Forensic Services Division throughout the country – http://www.saps.gov.za/careers/careers.php.
Police officials are employed in terms of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995) and civilian employees are employed in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No 103 of 1994).
CLOSING DATE for all applications: 23 May 2014
POLICE ACT POSTS
Someone who applies to be appointed in terms of the SAPS Act, 1995. Click here to read the application process in terms of the SAPS Act.
Download the full advertisement for all the Police Act posts, including how to apply and requirements (PDF).
Download the official application form from the SAPS website.
The following posts are available:
Forensic Analyst (Warrant Officer)
- DNA Analysis
- Evidence Recovery
- Ballistics Analysis
- Chemical Analysis: Drugs General
- Chemical Investigation: Fire Investigation
- Primer Residue
- Trace Analysis
- Precious Metals
- Environmental Compliance: Questioned Documents
- DNA Database Administration
- Chemical Processing
State Accountant (Warrant Officer)
- Finance and Administration Services
- Budget Management: Financial and Administration Services
Provisioning Administration Officer (Warrant Officer)
- Supply Chain Management: Procurement
Personnel Practitioner (Warrant Officer)
- Personnel Management
- Personnel Management: Grievance Management
- Employee Relations
- Personnel Management: Data Integrity & Translations
- Medical Administration & Absenteeism
- Service Terminations
- Skills Development Facilitation
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT POSTS
People who do not want to become police officials but who would like to work for the South African Police Service as civilian employees, may apply for vacant positions. Click here to read the application process in terms of the Public Service Act.
Download the full advertisement for all the Public Service Act posts, including how to apply and requirements (PDF).
Download the official application form from the SAPS website.
The following posts are available in a number of different sections, e.g. Scientific Analysis, Ballistics, Forensic Database Management, etc., within the Forensic Services Division:
- Administration Clerk
- Typist
- Secretary
- Provisioning Administration Clerk
- Personnel Officer
Tags: forensic services, job vancancies, SAPS
HI GUYS UNATHI TSOTSA STUDY NORTH LINK COLLEGE ELERTCAL ENGINEERING WANT TO BE A POLICE IN STRAND TO FIGHT CRIMER.IN MY AREA AND OTHER AREA.
Good day
I have been applying to the forensic department for the past three years and so far none of my numerous applications have gotten through, is there something I am doing wrong?
Please let me know.
I just completed a course in Anti-corruption and commercial crime investigation through UNISA.I am looking for a job as a forensic investigator. SAPS and SIU don’t have vacancies at the moment,please help.
HI; I NEED HELP REGARDING TO BE A POLICE OFFICER.SO I WAS ASKING IF THERE IS STILL A CHANCE FOR ME TO APPLY THIS YEAR?IM CURRENTLY IN GRADE 12 AND IS ONE OF MY DREAMS TO BE A POLICE OFFICER TO REDUCE CRIME IN SOUTH AFRICA. I WILL BE HAPPY IF MY REQUEST COULD BE CONSIDERED. KINDS REGARDS MACHIKA
My contact number is 0781093901
I’m. Looking for a job as clerk a have senior certificate and computer couse certificate as well as experience.
INSP JOE CAS NO 30/08/2014
ID NO BRA/000956/02
OBJET : DA
USA
LAW IS LAW
good day,i was a member of the SAPS stationed at local criminal record centre cape town,resigned due to personal problems currently staying in Gauteng at kempton park area,i am currently looking for posts to apply please contact me at 0784563842 if there are any new developments. my persal number is 7140328-1,i thank you.
Hi guys,
Anyone applied and at least called for an interview yet? The wait is just killing me.
IM VERY SAD I TURNED 30 IN FEBRUARY AND ONLY THOSE WHO ARE YOUNGER THAN 30 YEARS QUALIFY TO APPLY,
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT IN TERMS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE ACT, 1995 (ACT NO 68 OF 1995)
Someone who applies to be appointed in terms of the SAPS Act, 1995 must –
fill out the official application form and affirm under oath or by means of a solemn declaration that the information he/she supplied on the application, is true and correct
have permanent residency in the Republic of South Africa (RSA), of which he/she must give documentary proof
be at least 18 years old, but younger than 30 years (documentary proof is needed)
undergo a physical and medical examination as determined by the SAPS, and must be found to be physically and mentally fit to be appointed in the post for which he/she applies
undergo a psychological assessment as determined by the National Commissioner of the SAPS, and must be found to fit the profile of a police official
have a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification, of which he/she must present documentary proof
be fluent in English and at least one other official language
be prepared to take the oath of office
be prepared to undergo any training as determined by the National Commissioner of the SAPS
not have any visible tattoos that are contrary to the objectives of the SAPS
not have previous criminal convictions
let his/her fingerprints be taken
be prepared to have his/her background checked
be prepared to serve anywhere in South Africa.
Hy i have a senior certificate of matric, i am 19 years old and i would like to be a police officer. My dream is to make difference in our country interms of recusing crime.
i want to be a police man because i like law and i beleave in law, i’m currently waiting for a statement of my matric results, can anyone help me to qualifie for me to be a SAPS member in 2015, i’m 21years old this year