Apply In Person

1. To How Become a South Africa Police Reservist, the applicant has to approach the SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant will be invited to complete a fitness assessment. This will include tests to evaluate physical fitness, such as running, push-ups, and sit-ups.
12. The applicant will need to complete training before they can start working. The training will cover topics such as criminal law, firearm handling, and self-defense.
13. Once the applicant has completed his/her training, the applicant will be assigned to a local police station or unit. As a SAPR, you will work voluntarily and will assist the SAPS with various duties, such as crime prevention, crowd control, and crime scene management.
14. This entire process can be completed within 1 – 2 months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Passport size photographs
• Proof of identity
• Address proof
• Medical certificate
• Qualification certificate
• Any other documents (if required)

SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
SAPS Head Office
Koedoe Building, 236 Pretorius Street
Pretoria
Private Bag X94
Pretoria, 0001
Tel: +27 (0) 12 393 1000
GPS Coordinates: S25.74790 E28.18901
Contact Details link

South African Professional Firearm Trainers Council (PFTC)
31 Voortrekker Rd, Mindalore,
Krugersdorp, 1739
Phone - 011 664 8655
Email - admin@pftc.co.za
Contact link

• Be a South African citizen or permanent resident
• Be at least 20 years old and not older than 50 years old
• Be physically and mentally fit
• Have no criminal record
• Have a minimum of Grade 10 (Standard 8) qualification
• Be willing to undergo training and work voluntarily.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

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• This entire process can be completed within 1 – 2 months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender/age
• Residential Address
• City
• ZIP code
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Fax
• Postal address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• A South African Police Reservist (SAPR) is a voluntary auxiliary police officer who assists the South African Police Service (SAPS) in maintaining law and order. SAPRs work alongside regular police officers and perform a range of duties, such as crime prevention, traffic control, and community policing.
• SAPRs are typically recruited from the local community and work on a part-time or occasional basis, depending on the needs of the SAPS.

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