Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The South African Police Service has embarked on a recruitment drive to re-enlist former police officers who left the service in good standing. This initiative is the organisations strategy to boost its detective capacity. In the 2023/2024 financial year, SAPS re-enlisted more than 200 former police officers who are now serving as detectives. This year SAPS are doing it again.
According to Brig Athlenda Mathe, police spokesperson, this drive aims to see more boots on the ground to assist in the investigation of cases and down management of dockets. The posts are only for former members who previously held the ranks of Constable, Sergeant and Warrant Officer.
Some of the requirements are officers must have a good disciplinary and attendance record during their former employment in SAPS, undergo a psychological assessment as determined by the National Commissioner and be found to comply with the profile of a police official, must not have any tattoo marks of which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the service, have no previous criminal convictions, and/or pending criminal, disciplinary cases and such person shall allow his or her fingerprints to be taken and allow background enquiries to be made.
“They must also be willing to undergo a refresher course or any other training as determined by the National Commissioner. Successful applicants for appointment will be vetted in terms of the Children’s Act and the National Sex Offenders Register,” said Mathe.
Application forms can be found on the SAPS website, under the careers section. The closing date is October 21.
