The South African Police Service (SAPS) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for 33 Administration Clerk vacancies available in different provinces across South Africa. These permanent government positions offer a salary of R237,453 per annum (Salary Level 05).
Successful candidates will perform administrative duties, maintain office records, support daily operations, and ensure efficient office administration within SAPS divisions.
Positions Available
- Administration Clerk (X14 Posts) — Division: Operational Response Service, Component: Public Order Policing
- Administration Clerk (X19 Posts) — Division: Human Resource Development
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has advertised multiple Administration Clerk positions across several divisions and provinces. Below is the full breakdown of available posts, requirements, and application details.
Closing Date: 17 July 2026 at 16:00
Administration Clerk (X14 Posts) – Division: Operational Response Service
Component: Public Order Policing
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Available Locations and Reference Numbers
Eastern Cape Province
- Port Elizabeth POP — Ref No: ORS35/2026
- Mthatha POP — Ref No: ORS36/2026
Free State Province
- Bloemfontein POP — Ref No: ORS37/2026
- Harrismith POP — Ref No: ORS38/2026
Gauteng Province
- Johannesburg POP — Ref No: ORS39/2026
KwaZulu-Natal Province
- Pietermaritzburg POP — Ref No: ORS40/2026
- Mooi River POP — Ref No: ORS41/2026
North West Province
- Rustenburg POP — Ref No: ORS42/2026
- Bloemhof POP — Ref No: ORS43/2026
Mpumalanga Province
- Middelburg POP — Ref No: ORS44/2026
Limpopo Province
- Polokwane POP — Ref No: ORS45/2026
Northern Cape Province
- Kimberley POP — Ref No: ORS46/2026
Western Cape Province
- Vredenburg POP — Ref No: ORS47/2026
- Caledon POP — Ref No: ORS48/2026
Requirements
Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. Proficiency in at least English and one other official language is required. Candidates must be South African citizens, with documentary proof to be furnished on the day of the interview.
A Grade 12 / Senior Certificate / NCV Level 4 or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4) is required. Relevant courses in the field of the post serve as an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- General computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office, MS PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to act independently, professionally, and with accountability and credibility
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Sound planning, organizing, administrative, and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Customer focus and responsiveness
- Willingness to work under pressure and extended hours
Duties
The role involves rendering administrative duties pertaining to POP units, ensuring accurate record keeping and efficient administration, maintaining and coordinating effective office administration, and upholding a high level of discipline and professional conduct.
Enquiries
- Eastern Cape: Warrant Officer Jongile — 045 808 1239 / 1248 / 1229
- Free State: Lieutenant Colonel Diseko — 051 412 3270 / Warrant Officer Moraloki — 051 412 3276
- Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Bloemhof (North West): Lieutenant Colonel Mashau or Captain Modiba — (012) 400 3787 / 3802 / 3761 / 3798
- Rustenburg (North West): Lieutenant Colonel Sibanda — 014 565 1620 / 1622 / 1633
- Northern Cape: Lieutenant Colonel De Kock — 053 838 4088, or Sergeant Pitso / PO Lecogo — 053 838 4048
- Western Cape: Lieutenant Colonel De Villiers or SAC Mzuzu — 021 843 1805 / 1868
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), available at dpsa.gov.za, along with a comprehensive CV. A separate application form is required for each post applied for.
- Port Elizabeth: No. 3 Armourplate Road, Struandale, Algoa Park — [email protected]
- Mthatha: 46 Headquarters, R61 Road, Mthatha — [email protected] or [email protected]
- Bloemfontein: No. 24 Frikie Van Krayenberg Street, East End, Bloemfontein — [email protected]
- Harrismith: No. 38 Piet Retief Street, Harrismith — [email protected]
- Gauteng (Johannesburg): 1 Collinder Road, Diepkloof, Soweto — [email protected] or [email protected]
- Pietermaritzburg / Mooi River: 1 Justinia Road, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg — [email protected] or [email protected]
- Rustenburg: 1 Kanana Road, Bafokeng Old Military Base, Rustenburg — [email protected] or [email protected]
- Bloemhof: No. 7 Durr Street, Industrial Park, Potchefstroom — [email protected]
- Middelburg: No. 2A Walter Sisulu Street, Middelburg — [email protected]
- Polokwane: No. 105 Hans Van Ransburg Street, Polokwane — [email protected]
- Kimberley: No. 09 Turner Street, De Beers, Kimberley — [email protected]
- Vredenburg / Caledon: No. 2 Old Faure Road, Kuilsriver — [email protected]
Administration Clerk (X19 Posts) – Division: Human Resource Development
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Available Locations and Reference Numbers
- SAPS Academy Chatsworth — Ref No: HRD 33/06/2026
- SAPS Academy Paarl (Learner Support) — Ref No: HRD 34/06/2026
- SAPS Academy Paarl (M&E) — Ref No: HRD 35/06/2026
- SAPS Academy Hammanskraal (Learner Support) — Ref No: HRD 36/06/2026
- SAPS Academy Hammanskraal (M&E) — Ref No: HRD 37/06/2026
- SAPS Academy Roodeplaat (M&E) — Ref No: HRD 38/06/2026
- SAPS Academy Addo (M&E) — Ref No: HRD 39/06/2026
- SAPS Academy All Saints (M&E) — Ref No: HRD 40/06/2026
- Division HRD: ISPD Comp Head, Pretoria — Ref No: HRD 42/06/2026
- Division HRD: ISPD Leadership, Management & International Development, Pretoria — Ref No: HRD 43/06/2026
- SAPS Academy Benoni (M&E) — Ref No: HRD 44/06/2026
- Division HRD: BPD Ceremonial Discipline, Pretoria — Ref No: HRD 46/06/2026
- SAPS Academy Bhisho (Learner Support) — Ref No: HRD 47/06/2026
- SAPS Academy Graaff-Reinet (Learner Support) — Ref No: HRD 52/06/2026
- SAPS Academy Philippi (Learner Support) — Ref No: HRD 58/06/2026
- Division HRD: ETD CDS, Research and Quality Management, Pretoria — Ref No: HRD 64/06/2026
- Division HRD: ETD CDS, Quality Assurance & Quality Control Coordination, Pretoria — Ref No: HRD 65/06/2026
- Division HRD: ETD CDS, Research & Impact Studies, Pretoria — Ref No: HRD 66/06/2026
- Division HRD: ETD CDS, Curriculum Development, Tactical Policing, Pretoria — Ref No: HRD 69/06/2026
Requirements
Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. Proficiency in at least English and one other official language is required, along with South African citizenship (documentary proof required at interview).
A Grade 12 / Senior Certificate / NCV Level 4 or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4) is required, along with at least four (4) years’ experience in the field of the post. An applicable three-year Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 6 or higher) and relevant training courses serve as an added advantage. A valid driver’s license is also required.
Skills and Competencies:
- Knowledge of relevant prescripts applicable to the Public Service
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- General computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office, MS PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to act independently, professionally, and with accountability and credibility
- Strong interpersonal, report writing, and presentation skills
- Problem-solving, planning, organizing, and administration skills
- Strong analytical and facilitation skills
- Willingness to work under pressure and extended hours
Duties
The role covers general clerical duties, including updating registers and statistics, handling routine enquiries, photocopying, and distributing documents to stakeholders. Additional responsibilities include collecting and delivering documents, maintaining the filing system for the Directorate, typing letters, reports, and correspondence, monitoring document flow, managing incoming and outgoing post registers, handling calls and emails on behalf of the office head, supporting meetings and workshops, handling confidential documents, and operating standard office equipment.
Enquiries
- SAPS Academy Chatsworth: Capt Molefe — 031 402 7012 / 7020 / 7019
- SAPS Academy Paarl: Lt Col C Davids — 021 807 9019
- SAPS Academy Hammanskraal: Lt Col Pitsi M — 082 725 9995 / 012 711 8028
- SAPS Academy Roodeplaat: Lt Colonel SC Oosthuizen / PPO PW Boshoff — 012 808 8664 / 8666
- SAPS Academy Addo: Lt Col P Ganas / Capt PT Zahela — 082 461 6166 / 074 334 5632
- SAPS Academy All Saints: Lt Colonel Ngubekile / Sergeant Ndarana / PO Jongile — 076 411 9279 / 072 679 6536 / 083 490 4975
- Division HRD: Lt Col GM Masemola / Capt Hagen — 012 334 3796 / 3663
- SAPS Academy Benoni: WO L Theron — 011 871 5835
- SAPS Academy Bhisho: Capt Mfengu & PPO Mdlankomo — 040 608 8258 / 67
- SAPS Academy Graaff-Reinet: Capt U Meyer / Sergeant Z Deysel — 049 891 0050
- SAPS Academy Philippi: Capt Khabiqheya — 021 370 2652 / 50
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Only one mode of delivery should be used per application.
- Division HRD (Pretoria): Shorburg Building, 429 Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria — [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Tshwane: 1 Rebecca Street, Pretoria West — [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Oudtshoorn: Park Road South 1, Wesbank, Oudtshoorn — [email protected] / [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Bishop Lavis: 100 Myrtle Street, Bishop Lavis — [email protected] / [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Philippi: 55 New Eisleben Road, Philippi — [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Bhisho: R63 Konga Road, Bhisho — [email protected] / [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Mthatha: No.1 Vukuzana Street, Police Camp Area, Mthatha, 5099 — [email protected] / [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Graaff-Reinet: 22 College Road, Robert Sobukwe, 6280 — [email protected] / [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Ulundi: Ingulube Street Unit A, Ulundi — [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Atteridgeville: 100 Predustria, Pretoria West — [email protected] / [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Hammanskraal: 1 Gwala Avenue, Hammanskraal — [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Benoni: 36 Hospital Road, NorthMead, Benoni — [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Rietondale: Alben Building, 661 Chamberlain Street, Rietfontein — [email protected] / [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Chatsworth: 241 Moorton Drive, Chatsworth, Durban — [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Potchefstroom: Welgegund Farm, R53 Ventersdorp Road, Potchefstroom — [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Thabazimbi: Buffelshoek Farm, Gate 325, Alma Gravel Road, Thabazimbi — [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Moloto: Jakkalsdans Farm 243 JR, Plot Road 2, Dewagensdrift, Moloto Road — [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Addo: Farm 7, Slagboom, Addo — [email protected] / [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Mankwe: R510 Rustenburg to Northam Road, Mogwase — [email protected]
- SAPS Academy All Saints: R63, Komga Road, Bhisho — [email protected] / [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Arcadia: 640 Francis Baard Street, Arcadia, Pretoria — [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Roodeplaat: Remainder of Portion 3 of 293 JR, Moloto Road, Roodeplaat — [email protected] / [email protected]
- SAPS Academy Paarl: 429 Main Street, Lemoenkloof, Paarl — [email protected]
General Application Notes
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from dpsa.gov.za, along with a comprehensive CV. The correct post reference number must be specified on each application, and a separate form must be completed for each post applied for. Applications must reach the correct physical address; those sent to an incorrect address will not be considered, and late applications will not be accepted.
Short-listed candidates will be required to produce original documents, including an ID, Senior Certificate, all educational qualifications, service certificates, and a driver’s license where applicable, before the interview. Qualifications and licenses will be verified with the relevant institutions.
Candidates must have no previous criminal convictions or pending criminal or departmental cases, and will be subject to fingerprinting and background checks. Short-listed candidates may undergo a full security clearance process, including vetting, security screening, and reference checking. All short-listed candidates will undergo a personal interview along with two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
Candidates for certain posts will be screened against the National Register for Sex Offenders and the Child Protection Register in terms of relevant legislation. Disclosure of any protection order under the Domestic Violence Act or Protection from Harassment Act is required, and may affect eligibility.
New appointees will be required to provide a buccal (cheek swab) sample for a forensic DNA profile, in line with the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act. Appointments are made under the Public Service Act, 1994. Persons who retired via severance package, early retirement, or medical retirement, as well as those with previous convictions, are excluded from consideration.
SAPS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and preference will be given to candidates whose appointment promotes representivity. SAPS is under no obligation to fill any advertised post. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only; applicants not contacted within three months of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
