SAPS recruitment drive passes 300 000 registrations
The South African Police Service says 172 721 applications are complete and submitted through its e-recruitment portal for 5 500 police trainee posts. Spokesperson Amanda van Wyk asked applicants to be patient when they use the portal.
Gauteng leads with 49 518 applications, followed by KwaZulu-Natal with 33 661 and the Eastern Cape with 17 441. Limpopo has 16 251 and the Western Cape has 16 249. Mpumalanga has 14 900, the Free State 11 345, the North West 9 179 and the Northern Cape 4 177.
SAPS said over 232 000 applicants have completed profile verification. It said over 190 000 have started an application.
Van Wyk said officials are working around the clock to keep the portal running smoothly. She also gave an assurance to those who have already applied.
"Applicants who have successfully submitted their applications are assured that their submissions remain valid and that no further action is required."
Key facts
- Who
- Amanda van Wyk (SAPS spokesperson); Khubuzile Thabethe (article author); South African Police Service (recruiting organisation)
- What
- The South African Police Service says it has recorded over 300 000 registrations and 172 721 completed applications via its e-recruitment portal for 5 500 police trainee posts. SAPS spokesperson Amanda van Wyk urged applicants to be patient with the portal.
- When
- 25 October 2026
- Where
- South Africa
- Status
- Reported