SAPS / Metro / Traffic / DCS Eligibility CheckerSAPS / Metro / Traffic / DCS Eligibility CheckerAnswer the questions below for an instant result. This is a pre-check tool; always follow the official advert. A) Basic profile Choose a pathway Select…SAPS Trainee / ConstableMetro Police TraineeTraffic Officer TraineeCorrectional Services (Prison Warder)Check all pathways Are you a South African citizen? Select…YesNo Your age Your province Select…Eastern CapeFree StateGautengKwaZulu-NatalLimpopoMpumalangaNorthern CapeNorth WestWestern Cape Municipality / town (optional) Are you currently employed? Select…YesNo Are you willing to relocate within SA if required? Select…YesNoMaybe / Not sure B) Education & qualifications Do you have Matric (Grade 12 / NSC)? Select…YesNo Do you have your Matric certificate available? Select…YesNo Do you have any post-matric qualification? Select…NoneCertificateDiplomaDegree Do you have a valid SA ID document/card? Select…YesNo C) Licensing & driving Do you have a driver’s license? Select…NoneCode 8Code 10Code 14 Do you have a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)? Select…YesNoNot sure Do you have any driving-related offences? Select…NoYes D) Criminal record & integrity Do you have a criminal record? Select…NoYesNot sure Are you willing to undergo fingerprint clearance and background checks? Select…YesNo Have you ever been dismissed from work for misconduct? Select…NoYes E) Medical & fitness readiness Do you have any medical condition that may prevent strenuous physical activity? Select…NoYesNot sure Can you run short distances and do basic bodyweight exercises? Select…YesNoNot sure Are you willing to do physical fitness testing? Select…YesNo Can you stand for long periods? Select…YesNoNot sure F) Appearance & uniform rules Do you have visible tattoos while wearing a short-sleeve shirt? Select…NoYesNot sure Are you willing to follow grooming and uniform standards? Select…YesNo G) Work conditions & shift readiness Are you willing to work shifts/weekends/public holidays? Select…YesNoMaybe / Not sure Are you comfortable working in high-pressure environments? Select…YesNoNot sure H) Pathway-specific questionsThese questions will change based on the pathway you select.SAPS Are you willing to undergo training away from home if required? Select…YesNo Are you comfortable with community service-style policing work? Select…YesNo Metro Police Are you willing to do traffic and by-law enforcement duties? Select…YesNo Traffic Officer Are you willing to work roadblocks/field duties? Select…YesNo Correctional Services Are you comfortable working in a controlled correctional environment? Select…YesNo Are you willing to work rotating shifts? Select…YesMaybeNo Submit ResetStart over
