SAPS Office of the National Commissioner Internships 2025/2026
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced its Graduate Recruitment Scheme 2025/2026, offering unemployed graduates valuable twelve-month internship opportunities within the Office of the National Commissioner: Corporate Support.
This programme forms part of the National Human Resource Development Strategy and the National Skills Development Strategy, aimed at empowering young professionals with workplace exposure, practical skills, and experience in the public service environment.
Who Can Apply?
To be considered, applicants must meet the following generic requirementsOffice of the National Commissi…:
- Be a South African citizen with a valid ID.
- Hold a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent (NCV L4).
- Have no criminal record or pending cases.
- Be unemployed and never previously employed in the field of the advertised post.
- Not have participated in any internship programme relevant to the advertised post.
- Reside in the province where the post is advertised.
- Applicants are limited to three (3) posts only and must complete a separate application form for each reference number.
Internship Categories
The scheme provides two main pathways:
- Graduate Interns: A relevant tertiary qualification is required (statement of results must be attached).
- Student Interns: Practical experience required by the tertiary institution (a supporting letter, not older than two years, must be attached).
A monthly stipend will be determined by the Divisional Commissioner: Human Resource Development.
Available Internship Posts
All posts are based at SAPS National Head Office in Pretoria.
| Component / Section | Position | Ref Number |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Support – Supply Chain Management | Administrative Intern | CS INT 01/2025 |
| Corporate Support – Finance & Administration Services | Finance Administrative Intern | CS INT 02/2025 |
| Corporate Communication – Internal Communication | English Language Practitioner Intern | CCL INT 01/2025 |
| Corporate Communication – Internal Communication | IsiZulu Language Practitioner Intern | CCL INT 02/2025 |
| Corporate Communication – Marketing & Stakeholder Relations | Marketing & Advertising Intern | CCL INT 03/2025 |
| Corporate Communication – Publication & Broadcast | Camera Operator Intern | CCL INT 04/2025 |
| Corporate Communication – Publication & Broadcast | Video Editor Intern | CCL INT 05/2025 |
| Corporate Communication – Publication & Broadcast | Film & Television Intern (Scriptwriter/Producer) | CCL INT 06/2025 |
| Corporate Communication – Publication & Broadcast | Film & Television Intern (Scriptwriter/Producer) | CCL INT 07/2025 |
| Corporate Communication – Publication & Broadcast | Photographer Intern | CCL INT 08/2025 |
| Research Division | Assistant Research Intern (x3) | RS INT 01/2025 |
| Research – Management Information & Strategic Planning | Administrative Intern | RS INT 02/2025 |
| Strategic Management – Organisational Performance Monitoring | Monitoring & Evaluation Intern | SM INT 01/2025 |
| Strategic Management – Performance Evaluation & Assessment | Monitoring & Evaluation Intern | SM INT 02/2025 |
| Strategic Management – Service Delivery Improvement | Service Delivery Improvement Intern | SM INT 03/2025 |
| Strategic Management – Strategy Development | Strategy Development Intern | SM INT 04/2025 |
| Risk & Integrity Management – Risk Management | Risk Management Practitioner Intern (x2) | RIM INT 01/2025 |
| Risk & Integrity Management – Integrity Management | Integrity Management Practitioner Intern (x2) | RIM INT 02/2025 |
Application Process
Applicants must use the official SAPS Graduate Recruitment Scheme Application Form, available on the SAPS website.
Required documents include:
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Uncertified copies of ID, National Senior Certificate, and post-school qualifications.
- Statement of results or institutional confirmation letter, where applicable.
Important: Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Late submissions will not be considered.
Closing Date: 18 September 2025
Submission Details
By Post:
The Section Head: Corporate Support
South African Police Service
Private Bag X94
Pretoria, 0001
(For attention: Lieutenant Colonel MS Mmamadisha)
Hand Delivery:
421 Pretorius Street, Curator Building, SAPS National Head Office, Pretoria.
(Applications must be placed in the box at the reception area).
Enquiries:
- Lt. Colonel MS Mmamadisha – (012) 432 7946
- Capt. X Peter / PO MP Kgaloshi – (012) 397 7246
Check also: SAPS Internships 2025
Shortlisted candidates will undergo fingerprint screening, interviews, and may be subjected to vetting procedures. Successful applicants will sign a 12-month internship contract. While the Graduate Recruitment Scheme offers critical professional development, it should not be regarded as a guarantee of permanent employment within SAPS.
