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Over 67 000 apply for 5 500 police trainee jobs in 24 HOURS
Over 67 000 apply for 5 500 police trainee jobs in 24 HOURS

The Citizen

time13 hours ago

  • The Citizen

Over 67 000 apply for 5 500 police trainee jobs in 24 HOURS

Over 67 000 apply for 5 500 police trainee jobs in 24 HOURS The SAPS has launched its first-ever electronic recruitment system to appoint 5 500 aspiring police trainees, with the platform receiving over 67 774 applications within the first 24 hours. The e-recruitment drive, which opened on July 1, allows young South Africans aged 18 to 35 to submit online applications for the Basic Police Learning Development Programme (BPLDP) for the 2025/2026 financial year. This marks a significant shift for SAPS, which, for the first time in its history, is fully utilising a digital platform to process applications. Also read: Gauteng police recover stolen vehicles, drugs and firearms in major operation The move to online recruitment aims to reduce paperwork, enhance transparency, curb corruption and nepotism, and improve the integrity and speed of the recruitment process. Since opening, the SAPS e-recruitment system has seen high volumes of traffic from across the country. Technology Management Services, together with IT experts, are actively monitoring the system to manage the influx, and applicants are encouraged to refresh the careers page if they experience delays. The recruitment drive forms part of Project 10 000, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, which has already seen over 30 000 young people trained and deployed as police officers in the last three years. Also read: SAPS warns public about false police trainee recruitment post Successful recruits will undergo nine months of training at SAPS academies nationwide and will receive a monthly stipend of R4 500 during training. The process includes psychometric testing, integrity checks, physical fitness assessments, fingerprint and vetting screening, and medical evaluations. To support specialised units such as the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Detective and Forensic Services, and Crime Intelligence, SAPS will implement targeted recruitment to consider graduates in Law, Policing, Criminology, Forensic Investigation, and IT. Applications close on 18 July 2025. Interested applicants can visit and select the e-recruitment portal to apply. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!

Major delay: Police website experiences difficulties as thousands apply for programme
Major delay: Police website experiences difficulties as thousands apply for programme

The Citizen

timea day ago

  • The Citizen

Major delay: Police website experiences difficulties as thousands apply for programme

The SAPS' official website is experiencing major delays as 67 774 people applied for the Basic Police Learning Development Programme (BPLDP) in 24 hours. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the applications came in via the e-recruitment system from all over South Africa. 'We are aware that our website is experiencing a delayed response due to traffic volumes. Technology Management Services (TMS), inclusive of IT experts, are continuously monitoring the influx of applications. Applicants are therefore advised to be patient and continue to refresh the careers page,' she said. Mathe reminded applicants that the closing date is 18 July, and all applications should be submitted via the website portal and not via email. Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!

SAPS recruitment: Over 67 000 applications received in 24 hours
SAPS recruitment: Over 67 000 applications received in 24 hours

The South African

timea day ago

  • The South African

SAPS recruitment: Over 67 000 applications received in 24 hours

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that it received over 67 000 applications within 24 hours for the Basic Police Learning Development Programme (BPLDP) through its e-recruitment system. The SAPS launched the e-recruitment system on Monday, 30 June, as it seeks 5 500 new trainees to join its ranks. For the first time in history, the SAPS is utilising an Electronic Recruitment System, through which youth from all walks of life can submit their applications to be considered for the entry-level police trainee posts. SAPS national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the shift to a digital platform is expected to reduce paperwork, curb corruption and nepotism, and prevent lost applications. It is also expected to enhance fairness, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and improve the integrity and speed of the recruitment process. Mathe said the nationwide recruitment drive begins today, 30 June, with online applications closing on 18 July. It targets young men and women aged 18 to 35 to join as police trainees for the 2025/2026 financial year. 'Qualifying young men and women without criminal records and/or pending criminal cases are encouraged to apply by visiting then select the e-Recruitment portal from the drop down menu. 'It is worth mentioning that the SAPS will implement a targeted recruitment process to identify and consider applicants with specific skills and/or qualifications, i.e., Graduates in Law, Policing, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Forensic Investigation, and Information Technology, for placement in the specialised environments such as the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), Detective and Forensic Services as well as Crime Intelligence (CI),' she explained. Additionally, applicants will be subjected to a rigorous selection process, which entails: psychometric, integrity, physical fitness assessments, and fingerprint/vetting screening as well as medical evaluations to ensure that the SAPS enlist disciplined, energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit individuals, dedicated to serving their country through Policing, Unsurprisingly, the website is experiencing a delayed response due to traffic volumes. Mathe said the Technology Management Services (TMS) , inclusive of IT experts, are continuously monitoring the influx of applications. 'Applicants are therefore advised to be patient and to continue to refresh the careers page. Applicants are reminded that the closing date is 18 July 2025 and all applications should be submitted via the website portal and not via email,' Mathe added. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.

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