JOB DESCRIPTION

The South African Police Service is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for Crime Stop Operators posts under the Division Detective Services. These posts are based at the Training College (Mob Support – Crime Stop) in Pretoria West.

This opportunity is suitable for applicants who have Grade 12 / Senior Certificate / NCV Level 4 and want to work in an administrative and crime information support environment within SAPS. A total of 12 Crime Stop Operator posts are available under POST 22/251: Crime Stop Operators DET 16/2026.

Successful candidates will be responsible for processing and dispatching crime-related information received through platforms such as the Crime Stop number, Extortion Hotline, MySAPS mobile app, and social media platforms. They will also assist with follow-ups, status updates, resource management, and reporting.

POST DETAILS

POST: Crime Stop Operators
REFERENCE NUMBER: DET 16/2026
NUMBER OF POSTS: 12 Posts
DIVISION: Detective Services
SECTION: Training College (Mob Support – Crime Stop)
CENTRE: Pretoria West – SAPS
SALARY: R237 453 per annum (Level 5)
CLOSING DATE: 10 July 2026 at 16:00

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have:

Grade 12 / Senior Certificate / NCV Level 4 or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4.

Applicants must be South African citizens, be proficient in at least English and one other official language, and must be able to provide documentary proof when required. Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage.

Applicants must also have general computer literacy, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook. They must have good verbal and written communication skills, planning and organising skills, administrative and problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, customer focus, responsiveness, and must be willing to work under pressure and extended hours.

CORE DUTIES

Successful candidates will be expected to:

Process and dispatch crime information received via 08600 10111 (Crime Stop), 0800 911 011 (Extortion), the MySAPS mobile app, and social media platforms.

They will also request regular feedback on pending cases dispatched for investigation, update statuses, manage state resources, and compile daily and monthly reports.

HOW TO APPLY

Download application form below:

Applications must be directed to:

Postal Address:
Private Bag X302, Pretoria, 0001

Physical Address:
Reception: SAPS Head Office, 237 Pretorius Street, Watchuis Building

Email:
Detectiverecruitment@saps.gov.za

Applicants must submit a completed Z83 application form and a comprehensive CV. The post particulars and reference number must be correctly specified on the application form. Separate applications must be submitted for each post applied for.

ENQUIRIES

Lieutenant Colonel WB Chauke / Captain S Ntuli / PPO Kgwedi
Telephone: (012) 393 1633 / 4478 / 1277

CLOSING DATE

10 July 2026 at 16:00. Late applications will not be accepted.