Question NW1036 to the Minister of Police
28 October 2019 - NW1036
Terblanche, Mr OS to ask the Minister of Police
Whether he plans to raise the entry-level requirements for prospective SA Police Service (SAPS) officers in order to professionalise the SAPS; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The entry level requirements for prospective South African Police Service (SAPS) officers, is prescribed in Regulation 11, of the SAPS Employment Regulations (General). In addition to these requirements, the SAPS has introduced a Graduate Recruitment Programme, for the next intake of police officers, to focus on the recruitment of graduates, who are in possession of law qualifications and also specialised qualifications, to improve the quality of new recruits and to contribute to the professionalisation of the SAPS. The generic entry-level requirements have been strengthened to include drug/substance testing, as well as an integrity assessment.
Reply to question 1036 recommended/not recommended
LIEUTENENANT GENERAL ACTION NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
BC MGWENYA
Date: 2019-10-15
Reply to question 1036 approved/not approved
GENERAL BH CELE (MP)
MINISTER OF POLICE
Date: 24/10/2019