South African Police Service (SAPS) Entry Level Government Jobs Opportunities 2025

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is calling for jobless young people to apply for a number of junior government posts. These are the best jobs to start a career in public service and help to make the country safer and more secure.

WhatsApp Group Join Now

WhatsApp Channel Join Now

ADVERTISEMENT

SAPS Vacancies Details:

Overview:

Administration Clerk, Messenger, Security Guard, Cleaner are the vacancies. Applicant’s will be based in different sites in South Africa and will be hired under the work terms and conditions aligned with SAPS’s requirements.

Available Positions:

1. Administration Clerk

Place of work: Pretoria, South Africa – Divisional Commissioner Office.
Pay: R216,417-a-year (Level 05)

Responsibilities:

• Produce and edit reports, letters and memos.
• Track and log documents entering the Divisional Commissioner’s office.
• Maintain records of collected documents.
• Handle and file monthly car return.
• Provide administrative and secretarial support.
• Manage the diary of the Divisional Commissioner.
• Arrange Divisional Commissioner’s visits, travel and compensation.
• Administer a bring-forward system effectively.

Requirements:

• A Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Knowledge of two official languages at least, one of which is English.
• You have to be a South African national.
• None of the previous criminal or departmental convictions.
• Willingness to work in a pinch and during the night.

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in the area (better).
• Related courses to the job (preference).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Perform in a government sector where you’ll be working on a variety of administrative tasks.

How to Apply For Administration Clerk’s Position?

Send applications to Private Bag X12, Arcadia, 0007 or hand deliver to 540 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007. Please email applications to RamokgopaMM@saps.gov.za / MakuwaT@saps.gov.za

2. Messenger

Place of work: Pretoria, South Africa – Office of Divisional Commissioner.
Pay: R131,265 an year (Level 02)

Responsibilities:

• Send messenger and driving for Divisional Commissioner’s office.
• General administrative work as directed.
• Archive all documents that were obtained in detail.
• Mail and deliver and collect documents, mail and packages and make sure you are acknowledged.
• Fill out car book and send in month returns.

Requirements:

• A Grade 12 qualification.
• Valid light vehicle driver’s license.
• A knowledge of two official languages at least, including English.
• Has to be South African citizen.
• No criminal records and no criminal cases open.

Qualifications:

• Skills/Training in courier/logistics pertaining (plus).

Benefits:

• Competitive government salary.
• Experience in administrative and logistic area.
• Collaborate in an agile team.

How to Apply For Messenger’s Position?

Apply via Private Bag X12, Arcadia, 0007, or send personally to 540 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007. Email applications: RamokgopaMM@saps.gov.za / MakuwaT@saps.gov.za.

3. Security Guard

Pay: R155,148 per annum

Responsibilities:

• Control access based on Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act.
• Positively identified visitors, staff, and technicians.
• Prepare and run a visitor’s counter.
• Block the entry of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintainers / cleaners supervision (from a security standpoint).
• Visit all security equipment and structures and repair any weak spots.

Requirements:

• 12th/ matriculated degree.
• PSIRA registration (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority).
• Grade C Security Certificate.
• Must possess firearm competency.

Qualifications:

• Security management diploma or degree (plus).
• Valid driver’s license (advantageous).

Benefits:

• Competitive government salary.
• Exposure to operational security management.
• Security Services: Profession opportunities in security services.

How to Apply For Security Guard’s Position?

Apply for the Eastern Cape by hand to Cnr Buxton and Oxford Street, Old Allied Building, East London or via email at BatyiNP@saps.gov.za

Applications for Western Cape may be mailed in or posted to 4th Floor, AJ West Street, Old SARS Building, Bellville. Email to SibelekwanaS@saps.gov.za.

4. Cleaner

Pay: R131,265/year (Level 03)

Responsibilities:

• Keeping SAPS building clean (this includes general maintenance).
• Swish furniture, mop the tiles, pick up the garbage.
• Sanitize bathrooms and kitchenware.
• Maintain and handle cleaning products well.

Requirements:

• Basic literacy, digitising and writing.
• Commitment to working extra hours if need be.

Qualifications:

• A Grade 10 qualification (advantageous).
• Training in cleaning procedures (advantageous).

Benefits:

• Stable government employment.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Opportunities for skill enhancement.

How to Apply For Cleaner’s Position?

Head Office: 01 Cresswell Road, Silverton – dpcivacancies@saps.gov.za
Eastern Cape: Buxton & Oxford St, East London – BatyiNP@saps.gov.za
Free State: ABSA Building, Charlotte Maxeke St, Bloemfontein – VethezoX@saps.gov.za
Gauteng: 165 Meyer St, Germiston – RasekganyaCS@saps.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal: 15 Bram Fischer Rd, Durban – MoodleyP4@saps.gov.za
Limpopo: Empire Place, 106 Hans van Rensburg St, Polokwane – SeabiMJ2@saps.gov.za
Mpumalanga: 17 Henshall St, Nelspruit – NgwenyaTP@saps.gov.za
Northern Cape: 36 Stockdale St, Kimberley – DamonsM@saps.gov.za
North-West: 51 Leask St, Klerksdorp – MokoenaN7@saps.gov.za

Minimum Requirements:

If you are applying for more than one, please ensure these minimum requirements are met before you apply:

• Knowledge of two official languages, such as English.
• South African citizenship.
• No previous criminal history or case history.
• Agreed to security check and finger prints.
• Get started today on your SAPS career!