SAPS Student TRA26/27 Vacancy: Requirements, Stipend and How to Apply
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is inviting applications for a Student (TRA26/27) position on its official eRecruitment portal. The role is an external, national-level contract opportunity, open to members of the public, with a stipend of R5,000. Applications are submitted online, with a closing date of [insert closing date] and [insert number of posts] posts available.
What SAPS Is Looking For
According to the listing, SAPS wants South Africans who are ready to start a career in policing and who can meet the physical, academic and integrity standards of the Basic Police Development Learning Programme. The vacancy falls under the SAPS Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995). Preference will be given to applicants who hold a valid driver’s licence for at least a light motor vehicle.
Notably, SAPS stresses that the programme is physically demanding and that all applicants will be thoroughly screened. This includes testing, verification of documents and a full vetting process.
Core Functions Outlined by SAPS
Policing & Public Safety
The listing indicates that the successful candidate will form part of a service that exists to:
- Prevent, combat and investigate crime
- Maintain public order
- Protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property
- Uphold and enforce the law
Qualifications SAPS Is Seeking
Per the listing, applicants should have one of the following:
- A relevant three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6 or higher), such as Criminal Law, Policing or Forensic Investigation
- Any other three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6 or higher)
- A Grade 12 certificate with the minimum requirements for admission to a bachelor’s degree
- A valid driver’s licence for at least a light motor vehicle (preferred)
- Closing Date: 13 November 2026