Saps receives overwhelming response as over 172 000 completed applications for 5 500 trainee posts
More than 300 000 profiles have been registered, according to the police service.
The South African Police Service (Saps) has experienced an overwhelming response to its recent recruitment drive, with over 170,000 completed applications for just 5,500 trainee positions. The Saps eRecruitment portal saw more than 300,000 profile registrations in just over three days, with half of those applicants having submitted their applications.
Gauteng received the most applications, followed by KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, and the Western Cape. Female applicants accounted for more than 95,000 submissions, while male applicants submitted over 76,000 applications. The high volume of applications may result in slower response times, so applicants are advised to remain patient and apply outside peak hours where possible. The recruitment drive closes on November 13, 2026.
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