SAPS is Hiring
Employer: South African Police Service
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 04 October 2024
Generic Requirements:
- Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post;
- Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
- Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4;
- Must be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s license;
- Be a South African Citizen;
- Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending;
- Must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
- Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification;
- Applicants must also be computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, have interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills;
- Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage;
- Be able to work under pressure as well as extended hours.
Additional Post Requirements:
- Be in possession of a three (3) year Diploma or Degree (accredited by SAQA on NQF level
- 6 or higher) in Photography / Media Studies / Communications;
- A demonstrable experience in the field of the post will be an added advantage.
Core Functions:
- To provide visual material for publication in the printed media;
- Taking photos on request from the Editor for publication in the SAPS Police Magazine,
- Police Internal /Journal;
- Attend events and edit photographs as required;
- Maintain photo bank.
Application Process
- The closing date for applications is 2024-10-04.
- Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website (www.saps.gov.za) and at SAPS recruitment offices/Police Stations) will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhere to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted.
- Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
- The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae as well as well as uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID document, motor vehicle driver’s licence (where required), all educational qualifications obtained together with academic records thereof and service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, must be submitted together with the application form.
- Original documentations of short-listed candidates must be produced during the selection process as requested.
- Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions.
- The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks on all short listed candidates.
- All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
Application Submission
The SAPS application form can be obtained from any SAPS Recruitment Office within the South African Police Service. Application forms must be forwarded to the following address(es):
Hand delivered applications: 421 Curator Building: Corner Pretorius Street and Nelson Mandela Drive, Arcadia, Pretoria. (Application must be deposited into the box available at the reception area).
Posted applications: The Section Head: Corporate Support, (Attention: Lt Col JL Shandu/ Capt SJ Matlopela), Corporate Support, SAPS, Private Bag x 94, Pretoria, 0001.
Enquiries can be directed to Lt Col JL Shandu/ Capt SJ Matlopela/ W/O TB mTshabalala/ SPO KK Mashiloane at telephone: 012 397 7240/ 7246/7256 / 012 432 7946.