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Closing Date: 28 February 2020
Location: All Provinces

The South African Police Service invites members of the community that is energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit and that is dedicated with the desire to serving their country on a voluntary basis as Reservists, to assist the South African Police Service in the fight against crime.

A Reservist performs voluntary duty in the South African Police Service without any expectation of receiving compensation for such duty

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In terms of the Regulations of the South African Reserve Police Service you may be called up by the National Commissioner to perform duties in order to strengthen and support the Police in performing its constitutional mandate as set out in Section 205 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 and that you will not receive remuneration (unless so called up). You will be expected to perform a minimum of sixteen (16) hours voluntary duty per month.

Basic appointment requirements:

Generic Requirements

RESIDENCY: must be a South African citizen by birth AGE at least 20 years and below 50 years of age of which documentary proof must be furnished

MEDICAL EVALUATION: 
Completes a health questionnaire determine by the National Commissioner, at his or her own cost, that is confirmed by a registered medical practitioner.

FITNESS: 
is medically mentally and physically fit to perform the duties of a reservist

CHARACTER:
 is of good and sound character, for which positive background enquiries must be obtained

PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT:
Fit the psychometric profile and has successfully completed any other test that may be determined by the National Commissioner.

QUALIFICATION:
is in possession of at least a senior certificate (Grade 12)or a National Certificate (Vocational) level 4, of which documentary proof must be provided

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: 
is able to speak, read and write at least two official languages, of which one must be English

VETTING PROCESS:
allow his or her fingerprints and DNA sample to be taken completes an assessment questionnaire is vetted or screened

TRAINING:
is prepared to undergo such training as may be determined by the National Commissioner

PRESCRIBED OATH: 
is prepared to take the prescribed oath of office

RETIREMENT AGE:
understands that his or her services may be terminated at the age of 60

EMPLOYMENT:
Employment is not a prerequisite requirement but applicants who are employed will receive preference. Provides proof of employment where relevant

PROOF OF RESIDENCE:
provides proof of his or her residential address

CRIMINAL RECORD:
do not have a criminal record or any criminal or departmental cases pending against him or her (all criminal or departmental cases must be declared)

TATTOO:
do not have any tattoo marks of which will be visible if the person wears uniform, and that is irreconcilable with the objectives of the Service.

In accordance National Instruction3 of 2014of The Reserve Police Service the following persons will not be considered as a reservist if he or she: