By Siyanda Zinyanga
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has digitised its recruitment process to attract young candidates of all backgrounds and reduce corruption in applications.
At a recent youth recruitment event hosted at Foley’s Ground on 11 July, Lieutenant Colonel Madlingozi said all applicants will undergo rigorous screening, including a psychometric test and background checks. “To prevent potential recruitment of criminals in the SAPS, the selected applicants will go through a psychometric test and other background checks,” he said. “Remember, we have a selection process; everyone is allowed to apply.”
The new digital system replaces paper forms to curb bribery and streamline applications. “We are moving on with the times; we are making it paperless, we are making it easier,” said Madlingozi. According to him, digitisation aligns SAPS with the fifth industrial revolution and eliminates the illicit sale of application forms.
The official job advertisement was published on the SAPS website on 30 June, with applications closing on 18 July.
