• Full Time
  • Pretoria, South Africa

South African Police Service (SAPS)

Section Head: Specialised and Tactical Research (Brigadier)

Organization: South African Police Service (Community-Oriented Law Enforcement)

Position Overview

We seek a qualified leader to drive operational research initiatives in specialized policing strategies. This role requires advanced academic credentials and tactical law enforcement expertise.

Key Details

  • Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
  • Education Requirement: PhD (NQF Level 10) in Social Science, Criminology, or Related Field
  • Experience: Minimum 3 Years Senior Management in Law Enforcement Research
  • Location: Gauteng Province
  • Security Clearance: Top Secret Level Required (Post-Appointment)

Essential Qualifications

  • Proven expertise in quantitative/qualitative research methodologies
  • Bilingual proficiency (English + 1 Official SA Language)
  • Valid South African Driver’s License
  • Leadership training in Middle Management/Program Management

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead specialized research initiatives for tactical policing improvements
  • Evaluate existing law enforcement programs for effectiveness
  • Analyze emerging trends in criminal tactics and police responses
  • Develop innovative policing models and modernization strategies
  • Implement quality control for research implementation

Application Notice

All candidates must undergo enhanced security vetting. Never pay any fees during the recruitment process.

Application Procedure:
Submit required documentation through official SAPS recruitment channels.

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