Get online CV help for SAPS applications this Friday
SAPS is actively working to encourage applications from all ethnic groups to ensure diverse representation within the force.
They have implemented an electronic recruitment system to streamline the application process and reach a wider audience.
This initiative aims to address historical imbalances and build a police service that reflects the demographics of South Africa.
This shift to a digital platform aims to reduce the volume of paper-based processes that are susceptible to issues such as corruption, nepotism, and the misplacement of applications.
The new system is designed to enhance fairness, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while also improving the integrity and turnaround time of the recruitment process.
On Friday, July 18, a team will be at the Faith Apostle Church in Schoongezicht from 09:00 to assist job seekers with getting their CVs online.
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