The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that more than 67,000 applications have been received for its new e-Recruitment drive, which only has space for 5,500 trainees.
National police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, said in just the first 24 hours since the application portal opened, the SAPS received more than 67,774 applications from across the nation.
This influx has proven challenging for the SAPS as the website struggles to cope with the high volume of traffic.
Recognising the issue, officials from the Technology Management Services (TMS), including IT experts, are diligently monitoring the site to manage the rush of applications. In the meantime, applicants are encouraged to remain patient and to refresh the careers page regularly to ensure their submissions are processed.
As the closing date approaches, set for 18 July 2025, SAPS has reiterated the necessity for applicants to submit their forms through the website portal exclusively—applications sent via email will not be accepted. This emphasis on online applications aligns with the department’s commitment to modernising its recruitment processes while ensuring efficiency and accessibility.
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