South African Police Service Forms - SA Government Information

South African Police Service Forms, South Africa Police Service (SAPS) application forms are used to apply to work as a police officer. You can join the police service either as a police official or a civilian employee (reservist).

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.

The requirements to qualify to serve in SAPS are:

Proof of permanent residency in the Republic of South Africa (RSA).
Must be between 18 and 30 years old.
Must undergo a physical and medical examination (as determined by SAPS) and prove to be fit for the relevant post.
Must undergo a psychological assessment (as determined by the National Commissioner of SAPS) and prove to fit the profile of a police official.
Proof of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification.
Must be fluent in English and at least one other official language.
Must be prepared to take the oath of office.
Must be prepared to undergo any training (as determined by the National Commissioner of SAPS).
No visible tattoos that are contrary to the objectives of SAPS.
No previous criminal convictions – must provide fingerprints and agree to a background check.
Must be prepared to serve anywhere in South Africa.

SAPS application forms must be filled out by hand in black ink. SAPS application form must also be signed under oath in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths. Applications must be supported by:

A certified copy of SA identity document.
An ID photo.
A certified copy of senior certificate/matric certificate.
Copies of post-school qualification.
Copy of driver’s licence (if applicable).

SAPS application forms

You can download the following application forms to apply for a career with SAPS:

SAPS application forms for training

Anyone applying for a career with SAPS will have to undergo intense training. Every year SAPS offers learnerships within each province of South Africa. Most learnership programs are for a duration of 24 months.

Candidates must apply for SAPS training in the province where they reside. Therefore, SAPS application forms for trainees must be obtained from and submitted (in person) to the SAPS department offices within the region/province in which you live.

The closing date for training applications may differ depending on the different departments of SAPS. Candidates are advised to check the closing date for applications with their local police office.

APPLICATION FORM	FORMAT
Download SAPS Application Form	Pdf Document
Download SAPS Application Form	Word Document