SAPS screening recruits to find trainees for next year

The South African Police Service (SAPS) are currently in the process of screening recruits who have applied for posts in the police service.

The application deadline hit in the middle of 2025, and work has now started to screen the applicants to get them down to 5,500, who will then start their training in 2026.

Psychometric and integrity assessments are being conducted are being conducted in all nine provinces.  

Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk said that the process also includes physical fitness evaluation, vetting, and medical examinations.  

“While all young people who meet the basic requirements were invited to apply, preference will be given to those who are in possession of a tertiary qualification on the level of NQF 6 and higher, as well as those who are in possession of a driver’s license.”  she added.

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