Captain: Investigative Psychology
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About the role
The South African Police Service is hiring a Captain: Investigative Psychology, based in Cape Town, Western Cape. This is a permanent post, paying R480,144 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 212/2026 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
- To provide specialised investigative assistance to those dealing with psychologically motivated crimes
- Consult with investigating officers dealing with psychologically motivated crimes so as to provide specialised investigative input to the investigation
- Consult with prosecutors who require courtroom assistance (courtroom guidance) either by giving evidence in court or advising prosecutors in court
- Assist in the furthering development of SAPS knowledge of psychologically motivated crimes
- Assist the section in providing training to SAPS and non-SAPS personnel
- Assist the section with research projects being conducted by the Section
- The proper management and utilization of human and physical resource allocated to the immediate post environment.
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 three (3) year Degree or Diploma (accredited by SAQA on at least a NQF level 6 or higher level in one of the following Psychology, Criminology, Forensic investigation/Science, Criminalistics, Police Science, Police Administration, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Law of Evidence with two (2) years’ experience of which one (1) year must be supervisory experience in the field of the post. Extensive investigative experience with sexual and serious and violent crime.