Are you looking for the latest South African Police Service (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Vacancies 2026? The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced several employment opportunities in KwaZulu-Natal Province for qualified professionals in forensic social work, employee health and wellness, and mechanical services.
If you are passionate about serving your country and building a rewarding career in law enforcement and public service, these vacancies offer an excellent opportunity to join one of South Africa’s most important government institutions.
Why Work with the South African Police Service?
The South African Police Service is committed to maintaining law and order, protecting communities, and promoting public safety. Employees benefit from a structured career path, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to national security and community well-being.
Some benefits of working with SAPS include:
- Competitive government salary packages.
- Stable and pensionable employment.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Professional training and development.
- Opportunity to serve communities and uphold the law.
- Access to employee wellness and support programmes.
About the South African Police Service (SAPS)
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is the national police force responsible for preventing, combating, and investigating crime, maintaining public order, protecting citizens and property, and enforcing the law throughout South Africa.
The organization employs professionals across policing, forensic services, healthcare, engineering, mechanical services, administration, information technology, and various specialist support units.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates with relevant qualifications and experience in fields including:
- Social Work.
- Psychology.
- Registered Counselling.
- Psychometry.
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Automotive Motor Mechanics.
- Auto Electrical Engineering.
- Vehicle Maintenance.
- Public Service and Law Enforcement Support Services.
Applicants must satisfy the requirements specified in the official SAPS vacancy advertisement.
Available SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Vacancies 2026
1. Forensic Social Worker (Captain Level)
- Number of Posts: 6
- Salary: R480,144 per annum (Band C)
- Appointment Act: Police Service Act, 1995 (Act 68 of 1995)
Reference Numbers
- KZN 01/2026
- KZN 02/2026
- KZN 03/2026
- KZN 04/2026
- KZN 05/2026
- KZN 06/2026
Duty Stations
- Vryheid FCS
- Pietermaritzburg FCS
- Port Shepstone FCS
- Inanda FCS
- Ulundi FCS
- Kokstad FCS
2. Psychologist / Registered Counsellor / Psychometrist (Warrant Officer Level)
- Salary: R385,740 per annum (Band B1)
- Appointment Act: Police Service Act, 1995
- Component: Employee Health and Wellness
Reference Numbers
- KZN 07/2026
- KZN 08/2026
Duty Stations
- Ugu Employee Health and Wellness
- Pietermaritzburg Employee Health and Wellness
3. Artisan (Mechanical Services) – Constable Level
- Salary: R248,175 per annum (Band A)
- Appointment Act: Police Service Act, 1995
- Component: Mechanical Services
Reference Numbers and Duty Stations
- KZN09/2026 – SAPS Garage, Alexandra Road
- KZN10/2026 (2 Posts) – Main SAPS Garage, Wentworth
- KZN11/2026 (2 Posts)
- KZN12/2026 (2 Posts)
- KZN13/2026
- KZN14/2026 (2 Posts)
- KZN15/2026
Additional placements include:
- SAPS Garage, Eshowe
- Richards Bay Garage
- Ulundi Garage
- Vryheid
- Kokstad
4. Auto Electrician (Automotive Motor Mechanic) – Constable Level
- Salary: R248,175 per annum (Band A)
- Appointment Act: Police Service Act, 1995
- Component: Mechanical Services
Reference Numbers
- KZN16/2026
- KZN17/2026
- KZN18/2026
Duty Stations
- SAPS Garage, Jozini
- SAPS Garage, Newcastle
- SAPS Garage, Ulundi
Head Office – Pretoria
| Job title: | Remuneration Level: | Location: | Closing Date: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration Officer Manager (Colonel) | R1 063 506 per annum | Head Office | 2026/07/13 |
| Enterprise Risk Officer Manager (Colonel) | R1 063 506 per annum | Head Office | 2026/07/13 |
| Infrastructure Manager (Colonel) | R1 063 506 per annum | Head Office | 2026/07/13 |
| Infrastructure Supervisor (Lt Colonel) | R602 232 per annum | Head Office | 2026/07/13 |
| Carpenter (at the level of Constable– Salary Level 5/ Band A) | R248 175.00 per annum | Head Office | 2026/07/15 |
| Electrician (at the level of Constable– Salary Level 5/ Band A) | R248 175.00 per annum | Head Office | 2026/07/15 |
| Painter (at the level of Constable– Salary Level 5/ Band A) | R248 175.00 per annum | Head Office | 2026/07/15 |
| Plumber(at the level of Constable– Salary Level 5/Band A) | R248 175.00 per annum | Head Office | 2026/07/15 |
| Panel Beater (Constable) | R248 175.00 per annum | Eastern Cape | 2026/07/15 |
| Welder (at the level of Constable– Salary Level 5/ Band A) | R248 175.00 per annum | Head Office | 2026/07/15 |
| Warrant Officer | R385 740.00 per annum | Head Office | 2026/07/17 |
| Warrant Officer | R385 740.00 per annum | Head Office | 2026/07/17 |
| Warrant Officer | R385 740.00 per annum | Head Office | 2026/07/17 |
| Warrant Officer | R385 740.00 per annum | Head Office | 2026/07/17 |
| Warrant Officer | R385 740.00 per annum | Head Office | 2026/07/17 |
| Warrant Officer | R385 740.00 per annum | Head Office | 2026/07/17 |
Eastern Cape
Free State
| Job Title | Remuneration Level | Location | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Social Worker (Warrant Officer) | R385 740.00 per annum | Free State | 2026/07/13 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144. 00 per annum | Free State | 2026/07/13 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144. 00 per annum | Free State | 2026/07/13 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144. 00 per annum | Free State | 2026/07/13 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144. 00 per annum | Free State | 2026/07/13 |
| Counsellor / Psychometrist (Warrant Officer | R385 740.00 per annum | Free State | 2026/07/13 |
| Artisan (Mechanical) (Constable) | R248 175.00 per annum | Free State | 2026/07/13 |
| Artisan (Mechanical) (Constable) | R248 175.00 per annum | Free State | 2026/07/13 |
| Artisan (Mechanical) (Constable) | R248 175.00 per annum | Free State | 2026/07/13 |
| Artisan (Mechanical) (Constable) | R248 175.00 per annum | Free State | 2026/07/13 |
KwaZulu-Natal
| Job Title | Remuneration Level | Location | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Psychometrist/ Registered Counsellor /Psychologist (Warrant Officer) | R385 740 per annum | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Senior Psychometrist/ Registered Counsellor /Psychologist (Warrant Officer) | R385 740 per annum | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144 per annum | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144 per annum | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144 per annum | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144 per annum | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144 per annum | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144 per annum | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Auto Electrician-Automotive Motor Mechanic (Constable) | R248 175, 00 (Band A) | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Auto Electrician-Automotive Motor Mechanic (Constable) | R248 175, 00 (Band A) | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Auto Electrician-Automotive Motor Mechanic (Constable) | R248 175, 00 (Band A) | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Artisan-Mechanical (Constable) | R248 175, 00 (Band A) | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Artisan-Mechanical (Constable) | R248 175, 00 (Band A) | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Artisan-Mechanical (Constable) | R248 175, 00 (Band A) | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Artisan-Mechanical (Constable) | R248 175, 00 (Band A) | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Artisan-Mechanical (Constable) | R248 175, 00 (Band A) | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Artisan-Mechanical (Constable) | R248 175, 00 (Band A) | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
| Artisan-Mechanical (Constable) | R248 175, 00 (Band A) | Kwazulu-Natal | 2026/07/13 |
Limpopo
| Job Title | Remuneration Level | Location | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Social Worker (Warrant Officer) | R385 740.00 per annum | Limpopo | 2026/07/10 |
| Senior Chaplain (Warrant Officer) | R385 740.00 per annum | Limpopo | 2026/07/10 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144. 00 per annum | Limpopo | 2026/07/10 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144. 00 per annum | Limpopo | 2026/07/10 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144. 00 per annum | Limpopo | 2026/07/10 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144. 00 per annum | Limpopo | 2026/07/10 |
| Artisan (Constable) (Motor Vehicle Mechanic) | R248 175.00 per annum | Limpopo | 2026/07/10 |
| Artisan (Constable) (Motor Vehicle Mechanic) | R248 175.00 per annum | Limpopo | 2026/07/10 |
Mpumalanga
| Job Title | Remuneration Level | Location | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144. 00 per annum (Band C) | Mpumalanga | 2026/07/17 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144. 00 per annum (Band C) | Mpumalanga | 2026/07/17 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144. 00 per annum (Band C) | Mpumalanga | 2026/07/17 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144. 00 per annum (Band C) | Mpumalanga | 2026/07/17 |
| Senior Chaplain (Warrant Officer) | R385 740.00 per annum (Band B1) | Mpumalanga | 2026/07/17 |
| Social Worker (Warrant Officer) | R385 740.00 per annum (Band B1) | Mpumalanga | 2026/07/17 |
| Social Worker (Warrant Officer) | R385 740.00 per annum (Band B1) | Mpumalanga | 2026/07/17 |
| Artisan (Constable) | R248 175.00 per annum (Band B1) | Mpumalanga | 2026/07/17 |
| Artisan (Constable) | R248 175.00 per annum (Band B1) | Mpumalanga | 2026/07/17 |
North West
| Job Title | Remuneration Level | Location | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144 per annum | North West | 2026/07/15 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144 per annum | North West | 2026/07/15 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144 per annum | North West | 2026/07/15 |
| Forensic Social Worker (Captain) | R480 144 per annum | North West | 2026/07/15 |
| Senior Social Worker (Warrant Officer) | R480 144 per annum | North West | 2026/07/15 |
| Artisan (Constable) (Motor Vehicle Mechanic) | R248 175.00 per annum | North West | 2026/07/15 |
| Artisan (Constable) (Motor Vehicle Mechanic) | R248 175.00 per annum | North West | 2026/07/15 |
| Artisan (Constable) (Motor Vehicle Mechanic) | R248 175.00 per annum | North West | 2026/07/15 |
| Artisan (Constable) (Motor Vehicle Mechanic) | R248 175.00 per annum | North West | 2026/07/15 |
| Artisan (Constable) (Motor Vehicle Mechanic) | R248 175.00 per annum | North West | 2026/07/15 |
| Artisan (Constable) (Motor Vehicle Mechanic) | R248 175.00 per annum | North West | 2026/07/15 |
| Artisan (Constable) (Motor Vehicle Mechanic) | R248 175.00 per annum | North West | 2026/07/15 |
Information Application Form
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
- Visit the official SAPS Careers website.
- Download the detailed vacancy advertisement and official SAPS application form.
- Complete the application form accurately.
- Attach all required supporting documents as specified in the advertisement.
- Submit or email the application to the address indicated in the detailed SAPS vacancy notice before the closing date.
Only applications submitted in accordance with the official instructions will be considered.
Application Deadline
Closing Date: 13 July 2026
Late applications will not be considered.
Enquiries
For further information, applicants may contact:
- Lt Colonel S.N. Zondo
- Captain Machaie
Telephone: +27 31 325 4808 / +27 31 325 6194
Conclusion
The South African Police Service KwaZulu-Natal recruitment drive presents an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals in social work, psychology, counselling, psychometry, mechanical services, and automotive maintenance to build rewarding careers in public service. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed advertisement, ensure they meet all eligibility requirements, and submit their applications before the closing date.
Apply for SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Vacancies 2026
Visit the official South African Police Service Careers page to download the application form, view the detailed advertisement, and submit your application:
