Section Commander: Investigative Psychology (Colonel)

About the role

The South African Police Service is hiring a Section Commander: Investigative Psychology (Colonel), based in Head Office, Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R1,063,506 a year. How to apply: Applications must be posted and hand delivered to the following addresses: N.B applications must be posted or hand delivered. No email option available. Postal Address Private Bag X 322 PRETORIA 0001 Hand Delivery: Cnr Beckett andPretorius Street Strelitzia Building Arcadia 0083 Reference number to quote: FS 201/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 16:00 Use the official SAPS application form (the Z83 is not accepted), attach a CV and the documents listed in the advert.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the provision of psychological expertise to investigators dealing with Psychological Motivated Crimes (PMC)
• Manage and coordinate the provision of forensic psychological evidence and courtroom assistance (e. g expert opinion)
• Conduct psychological assessments and compile reports for the Courts (e. g victim competency
• accused assessments
• pre-sentencing etc.).
• Manage and coordinate liaison with experts in related fields for investigative purpose
• The effective and efficient management including the utilization of all physical and human resources allocated to the immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. Conduct training and awareness in relation to PMC’s to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Applicants must display competency in post-specific core functions of the advertised post.
• Be fluent in at least two official languages of which one must be English.
• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4.
• Be in possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished during interview.
• Applicants must be willing to work under pressure as well as work extended hours.
• Applicants must have interpersonal communication (verbal and written).
• Be in possession of a Master’s degree (accredited by SAQA on at least an NQF level 9 or higher level) in Clinical Psychology
• Be registered with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist (proof of paid-up fee for 2026/2027 must be submitted) with at least 4 years’ Forensic Psychology or Clinical Psychology experience. Must have at least three (3) years managerial / supervisory experience in the field of the post.