The South African Police Service (SAPS) has officially opened applications for its 2025/2026 Visible Policing and Operations Internships, as part of the Graduate Recruitment Scheme. This is a golden opportunity for unemployed graduates and students who want to gain real-world work experience within the SAPS. These internships are based across various units and provinces, and they focus on administration, human resource management, criminology, social science, supply chain management, and project coordination.
SAPS Graduate Recruitment Scheme
These are internship/graduate posts in the SAPS Visible Policing & Operations division. They are 12‑month internship contracts.
| Post No. / Ref Number | Job Title | Section / Department | Location | Key Requirements | Core Functions / What You’ll Do |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPO INT 12/2025 | Administrative Intern (1 Post) | Human Resource Management | National Intervention Unit: Cape Town | Diploma or Degree in HRM / Public Management / Administration; NQF 6 or higher; qualification recorded on NLRD | Assist with HR functions: leave registers & system; processing leave; filing; disciplinary & grievance enquiries; transfers; PERSAL/PERSAP performance verification; recruitment; terminations; ill health documentation; skills development (skills audits, bursaries) |
| VPO INT 13/2025 | Administrative Intern (1 Post) | Operations Room | National Intervention Unit: Cape Town | Three‑year National Diploma or Degree in Policing or Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Criminology; NQF 6 or higher; recorded on NLRD | Data analysis; report & presentation compilation; maintain and analyse databases; disseminate reports; Incident Registration Information System (IRIS) support; general operational room support |
| VPO INT 14/2025 | Administrative Intern (1 Post) | Supply Chain Management | Mobile Operations: Cape Town | 3‑year National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Transport Management; NQF 6+ | Procurement & acquisition; control of movable government property; vehicle fleet management; distribution/utilization of physical resources; facility management including SAPS buildings and leases etc. |
| VPO INT 15/2025 | Administrative Intern (1 Post) | Human Resource Management | Mobile Operations: Cape Town | Diploma / Degree in HRM / Public Management / Administration; NQF 6+ | Same kind of HR functions as VPO INT 12: leave, disciplinary matters, recruitment, skills development etc. |
| VPO INT 16/2025 | Administrative Intern (1 Post) | Supply Chain Management | Public Order Policing: Cape Town (Faure) | 3‑year National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Transport Management; NQF 6+ | Procurement; government property; fleet; facility management; resource distribution etc. |
| VPO INT 17/2025 | Administrative Intern (1 Post) | Human Resource Management | Public Order Policing: Cape Town (Faure) | Diploma or Degree in HRM/Public Management / Administration; NQF 6+ | HRM functions: processing leave; grievances; recruiting; transfers; performance evaluation; skills development etc. |
| VPO INT 18/2025 | Administrative Intern (1 Post) | Supply Chain Management | Public Order Policing: Lephalale | 3‑year National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Transport Management; NQF 6+ | Same kinds of supply chain & facility management tasks listed above. |
| VPO INT 22/2025 | Administrative Student Intern (2 Posts) | Support Service HQ: Personnel Management | Mid‑City Building, Pretoria | N6 Certificate in HRM / Public Management / Administration; NLRD NQF 5 or relevant qualification | Support HR functions: leave system; filing; disciplinary / grievance; service terminations etc. |
| VPO INT 23/2025 | Administrative Intern (1 Post) | Support Service HQ – Supply Chain Management | Mid‑City Building, Pretoria | 3‑year National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Transport Management; NQF 6+ | Assist procurement; managing movable government property; fleet; facilities etc. |
| VPO INT 24/2025 | Administrative Intern (1 Post) | Social Crime Prevention: Section Head: Vulnerable Groups & Victim Empowerment | Mid‑City Building, Pretoria | 3‑year Diploma / Degree in Public Administration / Management / Policing / Project Management; NQF 6+ | Manage administrative tasks and project coordination in vulnerable groups & victim empowerment section. |
| VPO INT 25/2025 | Administrative Intern (1 Post) | Social Crime Prevention (Child Offenders & Children at Risk) | Mid‑City Building, Pretoria | 3‑year Diploma / Degree in Criminology / Policing / Social Science / Sociology / Office Administration / Project Management; NQF 6+ | Administrative support and project coordination for unit dealing with child offenders and children at risk. |
| VPO INT 26/2025 | Administrative Intern (2 Posts) | Social Crime Prevention (Victim Empowerment & Persons with Special Needs) | Mid‑City Building, Pretoria | 3‑year Diploma / Degree in Criminology / Victimology Studies / Policing / Gender Studies / Disability Studies / Social Science / Sociology / Policy Development / Office Admin / Project Management; NQF 6+ | Policy development support; project coordination; reviewing strategic plans; analysing Victim Empowerment data; report writing etc. |
| VPO INT 27/2025 | Administrative Student Intern (1 Post) | Pro‑active Policing (Section Head: Crime Prevention Services) | Mid‑City Building, Pretoria | N6 Certificate in Office Management / Admin / Public Management etc.; NQF 5 or relevant | Administrative functions: correspondence; feedback reports; monitoring targets; secretariat functions for meetings |
| VPO INT 28/2025 | Administrative Student Intern (2 Posts) | Pro‑active Policing (Section Head: Frontline Services) | Mid‑City Building, Pretoria | N6 Certificate in Office Management / Admin / Public Management etc.; NQF 5 or relevant | Admin: correspondences; reports; meetings; maintain file systems etc. |
| VPO INT 29/2025 | Administrative Student Intern (1 Post) | Pro‑active Policing: Custody & Exhibit Management: Vehicle Safeguarding | Mid‑City Building, Pretoria | N6 Certificate in Office Management / Admin / Business Mgmt / Management Assistance; NQF 5 or relevant | Support reports; monitor targets; success reports; admin related to the custody/exhibit management and vehicle safeguarding. |
| VPO INT 30/2025 | Administrative Student Intern (1 Post) | Second Hand Goods, Compliance and Enforcement Services | Pretoria | N6 Certificate in Office Mgmt / Admin / Business / Management Assistance; NQF 5 or relevant | Admin support in sub‑sections; feedback reports; monitoring targets etc. |
| VPO INT 31/2025 | Administrative Student Intern (1 Post) | Firearm Compliance & Enforcement | Pretoria | N6 Certificate in Office Mgmt / Admin / Business / Management Assistance; NQF 5 or relevant | Administrative support; compiling reports; monitoring targets etc. |
| VPO INT 32/2025 | Administrative Student Intern (1 Post) | Central Firearms Registry | Pretoria | N6 Certificate in Office Mgmt / Admin etc.; NQF 5 or relevant | Admin support; reports; filing etc. |
| VPO INT 33/2025 | Administrative Intern (1 Post) | Firearms, Liquor and Second Hand Goods Services: Support | Pretoria | N6 Certificate in HRM / Public Management / Administration; NQF 5 or relevant | Support services (HRM & Finance) in matters of Firearms/Liquor/Second Hand Goods; reports; administrative tasks etc. |
| VPO INT 34/2025 | Administrative Intern (1 Post) | Rapid Rail and Police Emergency Services Unit: Human Resource Management | Pinelands Barracks, Western Cape | 3‑yr National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics etc.; NQF 6+ (note: though under HRM maybe HRM side) | HRM functions: leave, disciplinary, grievance, etc. |
| VPO INT 35/2025 | Administrative Intern (1 Post) | Rapid Rail and Police Emergency Services Unit: Supply Chain Management | Pinelands Barracks, Western Cape | 3‑yr National Diploma / Degree in SCM / Logistics / Transport Management; NQF 6+ | Procurement; fleet; movable government property; facility management etc. |
| VPO INT 36/2025 | Administrative Intern (1 Post) | Rapid Rail and Police Emergency Unit: Human Resource Management | Johannesburg, Tippet Building | 3‑yr National Diploma / Degree in Public Admin / Policing / HRM; NQF 6 / (or higher) | HRM functions similar to others: leave, grievance, skills dev etc. |
| VPO INT 37/2025 | Administrative Intern (1 Post) | Rapid Rail and Police Emergency Services Unit: Supply Chain Management | Eastern Cape: East London | 3‑yr National Diploma / Degree in SCM / Logistics / Transport Management; NQF 6+ | As per other SCM positions: procurement; facility & property management; fleet etc. |
Other General Requirements & Application Notes
- Applicants must use the official Graduate Recruitment Scheme application form from the SAPS website.
- The post particulars and reference number must be correctly filled in on the application form.
- Applicants must attach their CV, certified copy of ID, National Senior Certificate (or equivalent), and post‑school qualifications with a statement of results. Uncertified, faxed, or emailed applications will not be accepted.
- Applications must be posted or hand delivered. Late applications or those delivered incorrectly will not be considered.
- The closing date for all applications is 18 September 2025.
- Short‑listed candidates may be required to undergo fingerprint screening, personal interviews, and vetting.
- Successful candidates will sign a 12‑month internship contract.
- Participation in the SAPS Graduate Recruitment Scheme is not a guarantee of permanent employment.
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Where to Submit Your SAPS Internship Application
Ensure that you deliver or post your application to the correct address based on the Post Reference Number listed on your application form.
Pretoria (VPO INT 01–05, 20)
Address:
459 Leyds Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria
Postal: Private Bag X30, Sunnyside, 0132
For Attention: Lt Col PG Nomdzinwa / Capt MP Mufara
012 400 3844 / 012 400 3826
Durban STF (VPO INT 06–07)
Address:
STF Durban, 77 Stoff Road, Fynlands, Bluff, 4052
For Attention: Col Nyawo
031 466 7200
Durban Harbour (VPO INT 08–10)
Address:
143 Salmon Grove, Maritime House, 6th Floor, Room 604, Durban
For Attention: Lt Col Geldenhys
031 319 2222 / 2229
Cape Town – NIU (VPO INT 11–13)
Address:
35 Squadron, Erica Drive, Belhar, Cape Town
For Attention: Capt Matomane
071 673 5243 / 021 935 5124
Cape Town – Mobile Ops (VPO INT 14–15)
Address:
121 Plain Street, Cape Town, 8000
For Attention: Lt Col Mattheus
021 467 6512
Cape Town – Public Order Policing (VPO INT 16–17)
Address:
Faure Base, Building 8, Old Faure Road, Eersterivier, Cape Town
For Attention: Capt Pretorius
021 843 1805
Lephalale – POP (VPO INT 18)
Address:
03 Herman Street, Lephalale
For Attention: Lt Col Mafa
014 762 1025 / 063 687 5509
Polokwane – POP (VPO INT 19)
Address:
No 3, 22nd Street, Industria (SAPS Garage), Polokwane
For Attention: Capt Mathabatha
082 468 8471
Pretoria – Mid-City Building (VPO INT 21–33)
Address:
540 Mid-City Building, Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
Postal: Private Bag X12, Arcadia, 0007
For Attention: Lt Col Swartz-Goliath
073 246 9460
Johannesburg – Tippet Building (VPO INT 36)
Address:
96 Corner Rissik & De Villiers Street, Tippet Building, 3rd Floor, Johannesburg
For Attention: Lt Col Mako
011 220 5607 / 082 666 2495
Western Cape – Pinelands Barracks (VPO INT 34–35)
Address:
Secretary’s House, 1 Watlegrove Road, Pinelands, 7401
Postal: Private Bag X894, Pinelands
For Attention: Lt Col Groenewald
021 506 8333
Eastern Cape – East London (VPO INT 37)
Address:
No 3 Station Street, East London
For Attention: Capt Kammies
043 704 8415
Also check: Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Internships
The SAPS Visible Policing and Operations Internship Programme is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to learn, serve, and grow. Whether your background is in HR, logistics, criminology, or administration, there’s a place for you in this nationwide initiative. With placements across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Gauteng, and other provinces, graduates from all over South Africa can apply.