The South African Police Service (SAPS) is calling on jobless South African graduates and scholars to apply for its Graduate Recruitment Scheme for 2025/2026. This programme runs for 12 months and offers practical plant experience that supports both the National Human Resource Development Strategy and the National Chops Development Strategy.
This internship is one of the most sought- after openings in public service because it allows actors to gain precious chops, serve their communities, and explore careers within one of South Africa’s largest organisations.
Internship Due Dates
Gauteng Province: 12 September 2025
All Other Provinces: 18 September 2025
Where Internships Are Available
The programme is open across all nine provinces:
- Eastern Cape
- Free State
- Gauteng
- KwaZulu- Natal
- Limpopo
- Mpumalanga
- Northern Cape
- North West
- Western Cape
Stipend Determined by the Divisional Commissioner for Human Resource Development (quantum varies per Province).
Who Can Apply
To qualify for the SAPS Graduate Recruitment Scheme, aspirants must meet the following introductory conditions:
- Be a South African citizen with a valid ID
- Hold a Matric/ NSC or NCV Level 4
- Have no felonious record and no pending cases
- Be jobless and no way preliminarily employed in the field of the advertised post
- Not have taken part in any other externship in the applicable field
- Live in the Province where applying
Submit an outside of three operations (a separate form is needed for each reference number)
Internship orders
- Graduate externships For aspirants with a completed tertiary qualification( Parchment or Degree, NQF position 6 or advanced, registered on the NLRD).
- Pupil externships For scholars who need in- service or existential training to complete their qualification (an evidence letter from the institution, not aged than two times, is needed).
Internship Categories
- Graduate Internships: For applicants with a completed tertiary qualification (Diploma or Degree, NQF level 6 or higher, registered on the NLRD).
- Student Internships: For students who need in-service or experiential training to complete their qualification (a confirmation letter from the institution, not older than two years, is required).
Internship Opportunities by Province
- Eastern Cape
Graduate Interns: Communication, Supply Chain, Organisational Development, CIMAC, Vispol Support, HRM, Sports Management, Social Work, Legal (LLB), Psychology
Student Interns: HRM, Finance
Motor Mechanics: Petrol/Diesel
- Free State
Graduate Interns: Social Work, Legal, Electrical Engineering, HRM/HRD, Finance, Supply Chain, Strategic Development, CIMAC
Student Interns: HRM, Mechanical Services
- Gauteng (earlier closing date – 12 September 2025)
Graduate Interns: Legal, Motor Mechanics, HRD, CIMAC, Detectives, Social Crime Prevention
Student Interns: HRM, Librarian
- KwaZulu-Natal
Graduate Interns: Supply Chain, Finance, HRD, Legal, Sports Management, Technical roles, Graphic/Video/Drone Operations, Loss Management, Trades (Plumbing, Electrical, Bricklaying)
Student Interns: Sound Engineering, Library Assistant
Motor Mechanics: Wentworth, Alexandra Road
- Limpopo
Graduate Interns: CIMAC, Legal, Social Work, Psychology, Journalism, Media, Video/Photography, Graphic Design, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, HRM, IT Specialist, Library Science
Student Interns: Finance, HRM, Radio Technical
Motor Mechanics: District garages
- Mpumalanga
Graduate Interns: Forensic Commercial Investigation, Social Work, Legal, Youth Desk, Graphic Design, Camera Operator, Librarian, Finance, HRM, Dietician, Detectives, Vispol, Supply Chain, CIMAC
Student Interns: Radio Technical
Motor Mechanics: Nelspruit, Standerton, Middelburg
- Northern Cape
Graduate Interns: Crime Analysis, Social Work, Legal, Psychometry, Administration
Student Interns: HRM, Technical Management Services
Motor Mechanics: Kimberley, De Aar, Kuruman, Springbok
- North West
Graduate Interns: Supply Chain, Budget Management, Legal, HRD, Communication, Graphic Design, Policing (Detective & Vispol)
Student Interns: Service Complaints
Motor Mechanics: Provincial garages
- Western Cape
Graduate Interns: Crime Analysis, Supply Chain, Detectives, HRD, Corporate Communication, Legal, Social Work, Psychology
Student Interns: Food Services
Motor Mechanics: Maitland, Bellville, Stellenbosch
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for SAPS Graduate Internships 2025/2026:
- Download the Application Form
- Available on the official SAPS Careers page under Graduate Recruitment Scheme.
- Prepare Your Documents
- Updated CV
- Uncertified copies of SA ID, Matric certificate, and all tertiary qualifications with transcripts
Submit Your Application
- Post or hand-deliver to the relevant provincial office listed in the official advert
- Applications sent by fax or email will not be accepted
Important
Write the reference number and province clearly on each application
Submit a separate application for each post if applying to more than one.
Post Description Closing Date
Eastern Cape Province 2025-09-18
Free State Province 2025-09-18
Gauteng Province 2025-09-12
KwaZulu Natal Province 2025-09-18
Limpopo Province 2025-09-18
Mpumalanga Province 2025-09-18
Northern Cape Province 2025-09-18
North West Province 2025-09-18
Western Cape Province 2025-09-18
Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo fingerprint screening, interviews, and vetting
- Only successful applicants will be contacted within four months after the closing date
- Successful candidates must sign a 12-month internship contract
- Completion of the internship does not guarantee permanent employment in SAPS
Why Apply for the SAPS Graduate Scheme?
- Gain real workplace experience in fields like criminology, law, IT, psychology, HR, finance, supply chain, and social work
- Serve communities and contribute to national safety priorities
- Develop in-demand skills in a large, multidisciplinary environment
- Build a strong foundation for future career growth in public service
Download the Official SAPS Internship Advert
Visit the SAPS Careers page → Graduate Recruitment Scheme to download the full provincial adverts and application forms alongside Reference numbers.
