The South African Police Services (SAPS) has announced a wide range of internship opportunities across all provinces for 2025. These internships are designed to empower unemployed youth and graduates with practical workplace exposure in various fields while contributing to the safety and service of the nation. Each internship runs for 12 months and offers valuable skills development across administrative, technical, forensic, legal, wellness, and specialized operational functions.
Internship Opportunities and Duties
SAPS has made provision for hundreds of internship placements. Below is an overview of the available opportunities, their main duties, and required qualifications:
- Administrative & Graduate Administrative Interns
- Posts: Graduate Administrative Intern (x190), Administrative Student Intern (x28), HR Management Interns, HR Development Interns, Employee Health & Wellness Interns, Service Complaints Interns (x2).
- Qualifications: National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, HR, Business Management, or related fields.
- Duties: General office administration, record keeping, assisting with HR processes, handling employee wellness cases, and supporting service delivery initiatives.
- Finance & Supply Chain Internships
- Posts: Graduate Intern Supply Chain Management (x15), Graduate Intern Budget Management, Expenditure/Budget & Accounting (x2).
- Qualifications: BCom in Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Accounting, or related field.
- Duties: Assisting with procurement, asset management, budgeting, invoice processing, and expenditure tracking.
- Legal & Policy Internships
- Posts: Legal Administrative Graduate Intern (x14), Graduate Interns Legal Services (x2), Graduate Intern Organizational & Strategic Development (x2).
- Qualifications: LLB, Legal Studies, or related degree.
- Duties: Drafting legal documents, supporting litigation and compliance, researching legal frameworks, and contributing to policy development.
- Technical & Artisan Internships
- Posts: Motor Mechanic (x50), Assistant Motor Mechanic (x6), Mechanical Services SAPS Garages (x5), Artisan Student Interns, Electrician (x2), Plumber (x2), Bricklayer (x3), Graduate Artisan Interns (x5).
- Qualifications: N2–N6 in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Artisan trades; TVET College qualifications.
- Duties: Vehicle repairs, garage operations, building maintenance, electrical and plumbing repairs, and technical support.
- Forensic & Crime Analysis Internships
- Posts: Graduate Intern Operational Crime Analysis (x3), Crime Information Management Centre (x42), Forensic Commercial Investigator Intern.
- Qualifications: Degree in Criminology, Forensics, Policing, or Data Analysis.
- Duties: Crime pattern analysis, data management, investigative support, and forensic reporting.
- Psychology, Wellness & Social Work
- Posts: Graduate Interns Psychometrists, Psychologists (x2), Social Work Interns (x12), Administrative Graduate Intern (Psychologists) (x4).
- Qualifications: BA/BSocSci in Psychology, Social Work, or Psychometry; registration with professional councils.
- Duties: Conducting assessments, counselling, community outreach, and wellness support for employees.
- Communication, Media & Creative Roles
- Posts: Graduate Intern Communication (x3), Media/Journalism Intern, Graphic Designer (x3), Marketing & Stakeholder Intern, Photographer, Videographer, Camera Operator, Video Production Intern, Drone Operators (x2), Sound Engineering, Sound Technician.
- Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in Journalism, Communication, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Marketing, Film/TV Production.
- Duties: Content creation, media liaison, photography and videography, sound and video editing, branding, and public relations.
- Information Technology & Technical Media
- Posts: Graduate Intern IT Specialist, Information Technology Interns (x2), Student Intern Radio Technical, Radio Technical Intern (x4).
- Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in IT, Computer Science, or Electronic Engineering.
- Duties: Network administration, IT support, database management, radio communication maintenance, and systems troubleshooting.
- Library & Information Science
- Posts: Librarian Intern, Library Assistant Intern, Assistant Librarian Intern.
- Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in Library & Information Science.
- Duties: Cataloguing, records management, library user assistance, and resource archiving.
- Health & Nutrition
- Posts: Dietician Intern.
- Qualifications: BSc Dietetics/Nutrition.
- Duties: Providing dietary assessments, meal planning, and health promotion programmes.
How to Apply
APPLY FOR THE SAPS VARIOUS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES HERE
Why Apply for SAPS Internships?
These programmes offer more than just experience—they serve as a stepping stone to future employment within SAPS or related industries. Interns will benefit from:
- Practical exposure in a professional environment.
- Mentorship from experienced SAPS professionals.
- Specialized skills aligned with public service and security.
- Nationwide opportunities across all provinces, ensuring accessibility.
Application Information
- Duration: 12 Months
- Location: All Provinces in South Africa
- Eligibility: South African youth (18–35 years), unemployed, with relevant qualifications.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully check the SAPS official internship circular for province-specific reference numbers, closing dates, and submission details.
Our Conclusion
The SAPS Internship Programme 2025 is one of the most comprehensive public sector initiatives, spanning administration, law, health, technical trades, IT, and creative industries. Whether you are a recent graduate or a student requiring workplace experience, this opportunity allows you to gain invaluable skills while contributing to the country’s policing and community service mandate.
CLOSING DATE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2025
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