The South African Police Service (SAPS) invites unemployed graduates to apply for the 2025/2026 Graduate Internship Programme funded by the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA). The programme offers a 24-month Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) Internship designed to provide graduates with practical workplace experience in various fields within SAPS. This initiative forms part of the National Human Resource Development Strategy and the National Skills Development Strategy, aimed at developing skills and improving employment opportunities for young graduates in South Africa.

The internship opportunities are available in several disciplines including Social Work, Psychology/Trauma Counselling, Crime Intelligence Analysis, Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Integrity Management. Successful candidates will gain valuable exposure by working within different SAPS divisions and academies across the country while contributing to programmes that support organisational effectiveness, employee wellbeing, intelligence analysis, governance, and risk management within the South African Police Service.

• Position: Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) Internship
• Duration: 24 Months Contract
• Stipend: Stipend will be determined by the SASSETA
• Location: Various SAPS Academies and Offices across South Africa including Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Free State, and North West
• Closing Date: 13 March 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS) invites unemployed graduates to apply for a 24-month Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) Internship Programme funded by the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA).

This internship programme forms part of the National Human Resource Development Strategy and the National Skills Development Strategy, aimed at providing graduates with practical workplace experience.

Generic Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 35
• Must have a National Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent qualification (NCV Level 4)
• Must have no criminal record or pending criminal cases
• Must be unemployed
• Must not have previously worked in the field of the advertised post
• Must not have participated in an internship programme related to the field of the post
• Applicants may apply for a maximum of three (3) positions
• A separate application form must be completed for each reference number

Internship Category

Graduate Intern

Applicants must possess a relevant tertiary qualification.
A statement of results must be attached with the application.

Note: The stipend will be determined by the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA).

Available Internship Opportunities

Social Work Intern (16 Posts)

Section: Learner Support
Location: SAPS Academies

Available Locations

• Bhisho, Eastern Cape (2 Posts) – Ref: HRD INT 1/2025/26
• Bishop Lavis, Western Cape (2 Posts) – Ref: HRD INT 2/2025/26
• Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape (2 Posts) – Ref: HRD INT 3/2025/26
• Mthatha, Eastern Cape (2 Posts) – Ref: HRD INT 4/2025/26
• Oudtshoorn, Western Cape (2 Posts) – Ref: HRD INT 5/2025/26
• Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal (2 Posts) – Ref: HRD INT 6/2025/26
• Tshwane, Gauteng (2 Posts) – Ref: HRD INT 7/2025/26
• Phillipi, Western Cape (2 Posts) – Ref: HRD INT 8/2025/26

Additional Requirements

• BA Degree in Social Work recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) at NQF Level 6 or higher
• Must be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
• Must have valid paid-up SACSSP registration for the 2025/2026 financial year
• Computer literacy (MS Word and MS PowerPoint) will be an added advantage

Core Functions

• Provide social work services in an occupational social work environment
• Implement proactive and restorative social work interventions
• Apply community work models
• Participate in preventative, supportive, and capacity-building programmes
• Promote employee wellbeing
• Work under the supervision of a qualified occupational social worker
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and governance frameworks

Psychologist / Trauma Counsellor Intern (13 Posts)

Section: Learner Support
Location: SAPS Academies

Available Locations

• Bhisho, Eastern Cape (3 Posts) – Ref: HRD INT 9/2025/26
• Bishop Lavis, Western Cape (1 Post) – Ref: HRD INT 10/2025/26
• Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape (1 Post) – Ref: HRD INT 11/2025/26
• Mthatha, Eastern Cape (1 Post) – Ref: HRD INT 12/2025/26
• Oudtshoorn, Western Cape (1 Post) – Ref: HRD INT 13/2025/26
• Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal (1 Post) – Ref: HRD INT 14/2025/26
• Tshwane, Gauteng (3 Posts) – Ref: HRD INT 15/2025/26
• Phillipi, Western Cape (2 Posts) – Ref: HRD INT 16/2025/26

Additional Requirements

• Honours Degree or B Psych Degree in Psychology
• Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Psychometrist or Registered Counsellor
• Must submit proof of valid HPCSA registration for the 2025/2026 financial year

Core Functions

• Facilitate organisational diagnostic services
• Present Mental Health and Employee Health and Wellness programmes
• Organise psychological services projects and events
• Provide counselling and trauma debriefing services
• Support SAPS members and their families

Crime Intelligence Internship

Analyst Intern (8 Posts)

Section: Crime Intelligence – Intelligence Analysis & Coordination

Locations

• Bloemfontein, Free State – Ref: CI/FS 1/2025/26
• Johannesburg, Gauteng – Ref: CI/GP 2/2025/26
• Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – Ref: CI/KZN 3/2025/26
• Polokwane, Limpopo – Ref: CI/LP 4/2025/26
• Nelspruit, Mpumalanga – Ref: CI/MP 5/2025/26
• Kimberley, Northern Cape – Ref: CI/NC 6/2025/26
• Potchefstroom, North West – Ref: CI/NW 7/2025/26
• Bishop Lavis, Western Cape – Ref: CI/WC 8/2025/26

Additional Requirements

• A 3-year National Diploma or Degree in:
  • Sociology
  • Criminology
  • Political Science
• Qualification must be recorded on the NLRD at NQF Level 6 or higher

Core Functions

• Assist with collection and consolidation of crime intelligence information
• Support analysts in producing threat and risk assessments
• Compile early warning intelligence reports
• Assist with profiles and intelligence analysis reports

Internal Audit Internship

Internal Audit Intern (9 Posts)

Section: Risk Based and Compliance Audit

Locations

• Pretoria, Gauteng – Ref: IA INT 01/2025/26
• Polokwane, Limpopo – Ref: IA INT 02/2025/26
• Potchefstroom, North West – Ref: IA INT 03/2025/26
• Bloemfontein, Free State – Ref: IA INT 04/2025/26
• Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – Ref: IA INT 05/2025/26
• Cape Town, Western Cape – Ref: IA INT 06/2025/26
• Kimberley, Northern Cape – Ref: IA INT 07/2025/26
• Nelspruit, Mpumalanga – Ref: IA INT 08/2025/26
• East London, Eastern Cape – Ref: IA INT 09/2025/26

Additional Requirements

A 3-year National Diploma or Degree in:

• Internal Audit
• Commerce
• BCom Accounting
• Accounting Sciences
• Financial Management
• Cost and Management Accounting
• Information Technology
• Information Systems

Core Functions

• Assist with audit planning and risk assessments
• Conduct audit testing and evidence gathering
• Identify control weaknesses and risks
• Prepare audit reports and recommendations
• Support audit activities using the TeamMate audit management system

Risk and Integrity Management Internships

Risk Management Practitioner Intern (2 Posts)

Location: SAPS Head Office, Pretoria
Reference Number: RIM INT 01/2025/26

Additional Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in:
  • Risk Management
  • Internal Auditing
  • Cost and Management Accounting
  • Finance
  • Business Continuity Management

Core Functions

• Assist with risk management frameworks
• Conduct risk assessments
• Support business continuity planning
• Compile risk reports
• Maintain the Risk Management System

Integrity Management Practitioner Intern (2 Posts)

Location: SAPS Head Office, Pretoria
Reference Number: RIM INT 02/2025/26

Additional Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in:
  • Public Administration
  • Public Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Internal Audit
  • Risk Management
  • Forensic Investigation
  • Law or Policing

Core Functions

• Assist with financial disclosure processes
• Support integrity assessments and lifestyle audits
• Analyse fraud, corruption, and unethical conduct trends
• Assist with investigations and ethics programmes
• Maintain the Case Management System

General Application Information

• Only the official Application Form for the Graduate Recruitment Scheme available on the SAPS website will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be followed carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in the rejection of the application.
• The post details and reference number must be clearly indicated on the Application Form.
• Applicants must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) together with the application form.
• Uncertified copies of the following documents must be attached to each application:
  • South African ID document
  • National Senior Certificate (Matric)
  • All post-school qualifications
  • Statement of results
• Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
• Applications must be posted or hand delivered on time. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
• Closing Date: 13 March 2026
• All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
• Shortlisted applicants will also undergo a personal interview and may be subjected to vetting processes.
• Correspondence will only be conducted with successful candidates.
  If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• The South African Police Service (SAPS) is not obliged to fill any advertised post.
• Successful candidates will be required to sign a 24-month Internship Contract with SASSETA.
• Participation in the SAPS Graduate Recruitment Scheme does not guarantee permanent employment after completion of the internship.

Enquiries

Division: Human Resources Development

• Colonel BM Pitso
  Tel: (012) 334 3791 / 060 962 5871
• Captain S Magalela
  Tel: (012) 334 3695
• PO T Seeta
  Tel: (012) 407 2121
• PO HZ Manganyi
  Tel: (012) 334 3524

Division: Crime Intelligence

• Lt. Col Y. Niemann
  Tel: (012) 360 1346 / 082 376 5292
• AC M Motau
  Tel: (012) 360 1458

Component: Internal Audit

• Lt. Colonel TE Mukhesi
  Tel: 063 697 2598
• Captain A Dhlamini
  Tel: 063 697 3155
• SAC MS Ratshiedana
  Tel: 082 568 0053

Component: Risk Management

• Lieutenant Colonel MS Mmamadisha
  Tel: (012) 432 7946 / 082 569 8054
• Captain X Peter / PO MP Kgaloshi
  Tel: (012) 397 7246

Candidates who wish to apply for the SAPS Graduate Internship Programme must submit their completed official SAPS Graduate Recruitment Scheme Application Form, together with an updated CV and copies of required supporting documents, to the relevant address listed below for the specific post they are applying for. Applications can be posted or hand delivered to the appropriate SAPS Academy, Crime Intelligence office, Internal Audit office, or Risk Management office indicated for the post reference number. Applicants must ensure that the correct reference number is clearly indicated on the application and that the application is sent to the correct address corresponding to that post. All applications must reach the relevant office before the closing date, as late applications will not be accepted or considered. Download Application Form

APPLICATIONS CAN BE POSTED / HAND DELIVERED

SAPS ACADEMY – BHISHO

Private Bag Address
Private Bag X7450
King Williams Town
5600

Physical Address
R63 Komga Road
Bhisho
5605

Tel: (040) 608 8202

Posts:
HRD INT 1/2025/26
HRD INT 9/2025/26

SAPS ACADEMY – TSHWANE

Private Bag Address
PO Box 435
Pretoria West
0117

Physical Address
No 1 Rebecca Street
Pretoria West
0117

Tel:
(012) 353 9001
(012) 353 9571
(012) 353 9572

Posts:
HRD INT 7/2025/26
HRD INT 15/2025/26

SAPS ACADEMY – ULUNDI

Private Bag Address
Private Bag X35
Ulundi
3838

Physical Address
No.1 Ingulube Street
Ulundi
3838

Tel:
(035) 879 8939
(035) 879 8906

Posts:
HRD INT 6/2025/26
HRD INT 14/2025/26

SAPS ACADEMY – BISHOP LAVIS

Private Bag Address
Private Bag X6
Parow
7499

Physical Address
100 Myrtle Road
Bishop Lavis
7499

Tel:
(021) 935 5504
(021) 935 5571

Posts:
HRD INT 2/2025/26
HRD INT 10/2025/26

SAPS ACADEMY – PHILLIPI

Private Bag Address
Private Bag X3
Parow
7499

Physical Address
New Eislleban Road
Phillipi

Tel: (021) 370 2665

Posts:
HRD INT 8/2025/26
HRD INT 16/2025/26

SAPS ACADEMY – MTHATHA

Private Bag Address
Private Bag X5052
Mthatha
5099

Physical Address
No 1 Vukazana Police Camp
Mthatha
5100

Tel:
(047) 501 7728
(047) 501 7702

Posts:
HRD INT 4/2025/26
HRD INT 12/2025/26

SAPS ACADEMY – OUDTSHOORN

Private Bag Address
Private Bag X671
Oudtshoorn
6620

Physical Address
Park Road, South 1
Oudtshoorn
6620

Tel: (044) 203 2200

Posts:
HRD INT 5/2025/26
HRD INT 13/2025/26

SAPS ACADEMY – GRAAFF-REINET

Physical Address
22 College Road
Graaff-Reinet
6280

Tel: (049) 807 5200

Posts:
HRD INT 3/2025/26
HRD INT 11/2025/26

CRIME INTELLIGENCE APPLICATION ADDRESSES

CRIME INTELLIGENCE – FREE STATE

Private Bag Address
The Provincial Head: Crime Intelligence
Private Bag 20521
Bloemfontein
9300
(For Attention: Capt. Rankholo)

Physical Address
Fountain Building
Cnr Aliwal & Fountain Streets
Bloemfontein
(For Attention: Capt. Rankholo)

Post: CI/FS 1/2025/26

CRIME INTELLIGENCE – GAUTENG

Private Bag Address
The Provincial Head: Crime Intelligence
PO Box 30607
Braamfontein
2017
(For Attention: Lt. Col. Ngcenwa)

Physical Address
Old JSE Building
17 Diagonal Street
9th Floor, New Town
Johannesburg
(For Attention: Lt. Col. Ngcenwa)

Post: CI/GP 2/2025/26

CRIME INTELLIGENCE – KWAZULU-NATAL

Private Bag Address
The Provincial Head: Crime Intelligence
Private Bag X54320
Durban
4000
(For Attention: Col. Mkhize)

Physical Address
Servamus Building
Room 1004
15 Bram Fischer Road
Durban
(For Attention: Col. Mkhize)

Post: CI/KZN 3/2025/26

CRIME INTELLIGENCE – LIMPOPO

Private Bag Address
The Provincial Head: Crime Intelligence
Private Bag X9702
Polokwane
0700
(For Attention: Capt. Nepgen)

Physical Address
Old TPA Building
Cnr Market & Jorisson Streets
Polokwane
(For Attention: Capt. Nepgen)

Post: CI/LP 4/2025/26

CRIME INTELLIGENCE – MPUMALANGA

Private Bag Address
The Provincial Head: Crime Intelligence
Private Bag X11323
Nelspruit
1200
(For Attention: Col. Chalo)

Physical Address
Old Standard Bank Building
31 Brown Street
4th Floor
Nelspruit
(For Attention: Col. Chalo)

Post: CI/MP 5/2025/26

CRIME INTELLIGENCE – NORTHERN CAPE

Private Bag Address
The Provincial Head: Crime Intelligence
Old United Building
Cnr Chapel & Du Toitspan Road
Kimberley
8301
(For Attention: Col. Malope)

Physical Address
Old United Building
Cnr Chapel & Du Toitspan Road
Kimberley
(For Attention: Col. Malope)

Post: CI/NC 6/2025/26

CRIME INTELLIGENCE – NORTH WEST

Private Bag Address
The Provincial Head: Crime Intelligence
Private Bag X1260
Potchefstroom
2531
(For Attention: Lt. Col. Phakedi)

Physical Address
Santam Trust Building
41 Nelson Mandela Drive
Potchefstroom
(For Attention: Lt. Col. Phakedi)

Post: CI/NW 7/2025/26

CRIME INTELLIGENCE – WESTERN CAPE

Private Bag Address
The Provincial Head: Crime Intelligence
PO Box 17519
Bishop Lavis
7465
(For Attention: Lt. Col. McDonald / W/O Stoltenkamp)

Physical Address
Disa Court
100 Myrtle Road
Bishop Lavis
(For Attention: Lt. Col. McDonald / W/O Stoltenkamp)

Post: CI/WC 8/2025/26

INTERNAL AUDIT APPLICATION ADDRESS

Physical Address
231 Pretorius Street
Wachthuis Building
Reception
Pretoria

Posts:
IA INT 1/2025/26
IA INT 2/2025/26
IA INT 3/2025/26
IA INT 4/2025/26
IA INT 5/2025/26
IA INT 6/2025/26
IA INT 7/2025/26
IA INT 8/2025/26
IA INT 9/2025/26

RISK MANAGEMENT APPLICATION ADDRESS

Private Bag Address
The Section Head: Corporate Support
South African Police Service
Private Bag X94
Pretoria
0001
(For Attention: Lieutenant Colonel MS Mmamadisha)

Physical Address
The Section Head: Corporate Support
National Head Office
421 Pretorius Street
Curator Building
South African Police Service
Pretoria

Posts:
RIM INT 01/2025/26
RIM INT 02/2025/26