SAPS Vacancies

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EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT OF POSTS FOR APPOINTMENT PURPOSES: SOUTH
AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE: DIVISION: VISIBLE POLICING AND OPERATIONS

1. The generic minimum requirements applicable to the following posts are as follows:
   *Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post; *Be in a
   possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded
   on the National Learner Record Database on NQF Level 4; *Be proficient in at least two
   official languages, of which one must be English; *Be a South African Citizen; *Must have
   no previous criminal / disciplinary convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending; *Be
   in a possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s licence; *Applicants will be
   subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint
   verification; *Must not have tattoos which will be visible when wearing SAPS summer
   uniform .

Veterinarian Manager: Colonel – Clinical Services Durban

Post Tittle: Veterinarian Manager: Colonel
Level of remuneration: R969 291 per annum Band MMS
Act of appointment: Police Service Act, 1995 (Act 68 of 1995)
Component: Clinical Services Durban
Reference Number: VPO E1/2024: Durban

Additional Requirements:
*A recognized veterinary Degree (BVSc or BVMCh) (Accredited by SAQA on at least NQF 7 or
higher) (Veterinarian) with at least 2 years of clinical experience in the field of the post, Proof
of registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) and paid up fees for 2024,
Compulsory community service must be completed where applicable. Supervisory
experienced will serve as an advantage.

Core functions:

• Register as a principal for Durban Veterinary Hospital (Canine) with South African
  Veterinary Council (SAVC); Manage clinical veterinary and welfare service to SAPS animals
  (primarily Canine); Co-ordinate and manage basic veterinary and animals courses for SAPS
  Dog handlers and Stable officials; Ensure sound implementation and management of existing
  contracts within the environment of the post; Compile and present monthly performance
  reports to the Section Head; Conduct veterinary research related to SAPS animal welfare and
  report epidemiology; Manage all resources allocated to the post as well as the formulation
  and implementation of National policies, directives, standards and procedures within the
  SAPS Veterinary Services.

Veterinarian Manager: Colonel – Clinical Services Potchefstroom

Post Tittle: Veterinarian Manager: Colonel
Level of remuneration: R969 291 per annum Band MMS
Act of appointment: Police Service Act, 1995 (Act 68 of 1995)
Component: Clinical Services Potchefstroom
Reference Number: VPO E2/2024: Potchefstroom

Additional Requirements:
*A recognized veterinary Degree (BVSc or BVMCh) (Accredited by SAQA on at least
NQF 7 or higher) ( Veterinarian) with at least 2 years of clinical experience in the field
of the post, Proof of registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) paid
up fees for 2024, Compulsory community service must be completed where
applicable. Supervisory experienced will serve as an advantage.

Core functions:

• Register as a principal for Potchefstroom Veterinary Hospital (Equine) with South African
  Veterinary Council (SAVC); Manage clinical veterinary and welfare service to SAPS animals
  (primarily Equine); Co-ordinate and manage basic veterinary and animals courses for SAPS
  Dog handlers and Stable officials; Ensure sound implementation and management of existing
  contracts within the environment of the post; Compile and present monthly performance
  reports to the Section Head; Conduct veterinary research related to SAPS animal welfare and
  report epidemiology; Manage all resources allocated to the post as well as the formulation
  and implementation of National policies, directives, standards and procedures within the
  SAPS Veterinary Services.

Veterinarian Supervisor: Lieutenant Colonel – Clinical Services: Roodeplaat

Post Tittle: Veterinarian Supervisor: Lieutenant Colonel
Level of remuneration: R646 557 per annum (Band D)
Act of appointment: Police Service Act, 1995 (Act 68 of 1995)
Component: Clinical Services: Roodeplaat
Reference Number: VPO E3/2024: Roodeplaat

Additional Requirements:
*A recognized veterinary Degree (BVSc or BVMCh) (Accredited by SAQA on at least NQF
Level 7 or higher) (Veterinarian) with at least 1 year of clinical experience in the field of the
post, Proof of registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) and paid up
fees for 2024,Compulsary community service must be completed where applicable.

Core Functions:

• Manage clinical veterinary service to animals (primarily Canine) (Roodeplaat); Co-ordinate
  and manage basic veterinary and animals courses for SAPS Dog handlers and Stable
  officials; Ensure sound implementation and management of existing contracts within the
  environment of the post; Compile and present monthly performance reports to the Section
  Commander; Conduct veterinary research related to SAPS animal welfare and report
  epidemiology; Manage all resources allocated to the post as well as the implementation of
  National policies, directives, standards and procedures within the SAPS Veterinary Services.

Veterinary Nurse: Captain (2 posts) – Clinical Services: Potchefstroom

Post Tittle: Veterinary Nurse: Captain (2 posts)
Level of remuneration: R437 607 per annum (Band C)
Act of appointment: Police Service Act, 1995 (Act 68 of 1995)
Component: Clinical Services: Potchefstroom
Reference Number: VPO E4/2024: Potchefstroom
VPO E5/2024: Roodeplaat

Additional Requirements:
*A recognized Veterinary Nurse qualification DVN or BVN (Accredited by SAQA on at least
NQF Level 6 or higher) with a least 1 to 2 years of clinical experience in the field of the post.
Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) and proof of paid up fees for
2024.

Core Functions:

• Render a veterinary clinical support service in the animal clinic (Potchefstroom); Execute
  primary health care functions to SAPS animals; Execute administration tasks allocated to the
  post; Present Veterinary and animal handling courses to SAPS dog handlers and stable
  officials; Manage human and Physical resources allocated to the post; Conduct Veterinary
  Research related to SAPS animal welfare and report epidemiology.

Veterinary Nurse: Captain – Clinical Services: Roodeplaat

Post Tittle: Veterinary Nurse: Captain
Level of remuneration: R437 607 per annum (Band C)
Act of appointment: Police Service Act, 1995 (Act 68 of 1995)
Component: Clinical Services: Roodeplaat
Reference Number: VPO E6/2024: Roodeplaat

Additional Requirements:
*A recognized Veterinary Nurse qualification DVN or BVN (Accredited by SAQA on at least
NQF Level 6 or higher) with a least 1 to 2 years of clinical experience in the field of the post.
Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) and proof of paid up fees for
2024

Core Function:

• Render a veterinary clinical support service in the animal clinic (Roodeplaat); Execute
  primary health care functions to SAPS animals; Execute administration tasks allocated to the
  post; Present Veterinary and animal handling courses to SAPS dog handlers and stable
  officials; Manage human and Physical resources allocated to the post. Conduct Veterinary
  Research related to SAPS animal welfare and report epidemiology.

GENERAL:

• Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website (www.saps.gov.za) and
  at SAPS recruitment offices) will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no
  longer be accepted. All instructions on the application forms be adhered to, failure to do
  so may result in the rejection of the application.
• The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified
  on the application form.
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.
• Uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID, all educational qualifications obtained, proof
  Academic Records of qualification/s from recognised institution/s (SAQA accredited)
  service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, proof of relevant
  experience in the field of the post and motor vehicle driver’s license will be accepted.
  Certified copies will be obtained during the course of the selection process.
• Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification
  checking with the relevant institutions. The South African Police Service will verify
  the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks.
• Appointments will be made in terms of the Police Act as applicable to the post
  environment.
• Applications must be mailed timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or
  considered.
• The closing date for applications is 19 December 2024
• If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him/her to undergo a personal
  interview as well as a practical assessment.
• Reference checking will be conducted on all short listed applicants.
• Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in
  terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act,
  2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A
  candidate, whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex
  Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from
  appointment to that post.
• All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
• Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been
  contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that
  your application was unsuccessful.
• The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after advertisement
  thereof.
• Applications can be hand delivered to 540 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007 or
  posted to Private Bag x 12, Arcadia, 0007 or emailed to: RamokgopaMM@saps.gov.za /
  makuwaT@saps.gov.za
• Enquiries can be directed to Lt Col Nukeri at (012) 421 8423, Capt Ramokgopa at (012)
  421 8435 and PO Rambau at (012) 421 8147

All the best with your applications