South African Police Service (SAPS)
Post: Social Work (Intern) (16 Posts)
Section: Learner Support
Location: SAPS Academies Ref Number:
Bhisho, EC (2 Posts) HRD INT 1/2025/26
Bishop Lavis WC (2 Posts) HRD INT 2/2025/26
Graaff-Reinet, EC (2 Posts) HRD INT 3/2025/26
Mthatha, EC (2 Posts) HRD INT 4/2025/26
Oudtshoorn, WC (2 Posts) HRD INT 5/2025/26
Ulundi, KZN (2 Posts) HRD INT 6/2025/26
Tshwane, GP (2 Posts) HRD INT 7/2025/26
Phillipi (2 Posts) HRD INT 8/2025/26
Additional Requirements:
*Be in position of BA Social Work Degree, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level or relevant qualification in the field of the post; and valid registration with the South African Council of Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and paid-up fees for the 2025/2026 financial year
Computer literacy which includes MS Word, MS Power Point will be an added advantage.
Core Functions:
*Rendering comprehensive services within an occupational social work environment to the client system through the implementation of proactive social work interventions, restorative interventions, and the application of the social work community work model. The role includes participation in preventative, supportive, and capacity-building services aimed at promoting employee wellbeing. Comply with all applicable governance frameworks, professional standards, and management information requirements. All duties will be performed under the supervision of a qualified social worker practising in the field of occupational social work.
GENERAL:
• 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 adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application.
• The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the Application Form.
• Updated Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.
• Uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID document, National Senior Certificate and all post school educational qualifications with statement of results obtained must also be submitted and attached to every application. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered.
• Applications must be posted/hand delivered timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered. The closing date for all applications is 2026-03-13
• All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
• All short-listed candidates will undergo a personal interview. Short-listed applicants may be subjected to vetting.
• Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after advertisement thereof.
• Recommended candidates will be expected to sign a 24-months Internship Contract with SASSETA.
• Graduate Recruitment Scheme in the SAPS may not be regarded as a guarantee for automatic absorption for permanent appointment.