The South African Police Service (SAPS) has embarked on a nationwide recruitment drive to bolster crime fighting efforts.
SAPS management said it is seeking to attract youth between the ages of 18 and 30 for the 2019/2020 Basic Police Learning Development Programme (BLDP) intake.
Prospective applicants will need a Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate or National Certificate (Vocational), while those in possession of post matric qualifications are encouraged to apply.
“Those who previously served in a government department and were subsequently dismissed due to misconduct are discouraged from applying,” SAPS said.
The police service said that applicants will be subjected to fitness, psychometric and integrity testing as well as medical evaluations during the recruitment, selection and enlistment process. Vetting and fingerprint verifications will also be conducted.
“Successful police trainees will be subjected to con
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