Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Pretoria)

LOCATION: Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Pretoria)
REFERENCES: DPCI/HO/62/2020 (1 post)
Generic Requirements:
 Have been appointed as a member of the South African Police Service in terms of the
SAPS Act, 1995; (Act No.68 of 1995)
 Have successfully completed basic police training and relevant functional police training
courses, where applicable;
 Have a good disciplinary and attendance record during their former employment in the
South African Police Service;
 Be in possession of at least a Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) or higher qualification;
 Have at least a valid light motor vehicle license (code B);
 Be a South African citizen of which documentary proof must be furnished;
 Be proficient in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
 Submit himself or herself to a medical examination as determined by the National Head;
 Undergo a psychological assessment as determined by the National Head and be found to
comply with the profile of a police official;
 Not have any tattoo marks of which will be visible when wearing a uniform and not be in
conflict with the objectives of the Service;
 Have no previous criminal convictions, and/or pending criminal, disciplinary cases and
such person shall allow his or her fingerprints to be taken and allow background enquiries
to be made;
 Not have been declared unfit to possess a firearm;
 Be prepared to be deployed based on the needs of the Directorate which may include
having to relocate at one’s own expense and or to accept a post away from one’s current
place of residence that could result in reasonable travelling;
 Not be involved in any business or activity that will be in conflict of interest with the integrity
of the Directorate; and
 Be willing to undergo a refresher course or any other training as determined by the
National Head.
Applications of former members who have left the Service under any of the following
circumstances will NOT be considered for re-enlistment: –
 Members who have reached retirement age (early retirement or compulsory retirement
age);
 Members who have been dishonorably discharged or dismissed;
 Members who have left the Service pending the completion of a disciplinary enquiry and/or
criminal proceedings; and
 Members who have left the Service due to severance package, ill health or retirement as a
result of a medical boarding;
 Members who left the Service more than ten years ago.
Core Functions:
 Directly accountable to the Divisional Commissioner: National Priority Offences
 Determine and define the strategic focus areas and align them with DPCI Directives,
Guidelines and Policy standards;
 Create and sustain stakeholder relationships in order to enhance the strategic objectives of
the DPCI;
 Optimal utilisation of Domestic and International legal instruments by embracing an
integrated and multi-disciplinary approach;
 Render investigative support nationally for the solving of the TRC-related cases/offences;
 Ensure effective and efficient control over human, physical and financial resources;

 Overseeing conformation to and applying standards for information security, as prescribed
by the Minimum Information Security Standards and Protection of Information Act.
General:
 Location of ALL the posts: National Head Office: Pretoria
 Only the official application form “APPLICATION FOR RE-APPOINTMENT IN THE DPCI”
which can be accessible on the SAPS website (www.saps.gov.za) will be accepted. All
instructions on the application form must be adhered to; failure to do so may result in the
rejection of the application.
 The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the
application form.
 Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.
 Certified copies of an applicant’s ID document, motor vehicle driver’s licence all educational
qualifications obtained together with academic records thereof and service certificates of
previous employers stating the occupation, must also be submitted and attached to every
application.
 Applicants will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
 Persons who exited from the South African Police Service for medical reasons, persons with
previous convictions and those whom exited through dishonourable discharge are excluded.
 Appointments will be made in terms of the South African Police Service Act No. 68 of 1995.
 Applications must be mailed timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
 The closing date for all applications is 18 September 2020 at 16:00.
 If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him/ her to undergo a personal interview.
Short-listed candidates may be subjected to security clearance.
 Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been
contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that
your application was unsuccessful.
 The DPCI is under no obligation to fill a post after advertisement thereof.
 Candidates short-listed for appointment to certain identified posts will be vetted in terms of
the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32
of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate, whose particulars
appear in either the National Register of Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection
Register, will be disqualified from appointment to the post.
Applications must be posted to National Head Office: Pretoria
Colonel MB Monyela / Lieutenant Colonel JH Klopper

Private Bag X1500
SILVERTON
0127
Hand delivered to:
Promat Building
1 Cresswell Avenue
Silverton
Enquiries can be directed to
Colonel MB Monyela and Lt Colonel JH Klopper at telephone number: (012) 846 4211 / 4067.
Applications may also be submitted electronically via email: MonyelaM@saps.gov.za on or before
18-09-2020 at 16:00.

Application Form

DPCI Re-Appointment Application Form