Warrant Officer: Investigative Psychology
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About the role
The South African Police Service is hiring a Warrant Officer: Investigative Psychology, based in East London, Eastern Cape. This is a permanent post, paying R385,740 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 215/2026 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
- Provide investigative support to investigators dealing with Psychologically Motivated Crimes [PMC]
- Utilise the coordination of liaison services with expert in related fields for investigative purposes
- Utillise the implementation, facilitation and coordination of forensic psychology related training programs
- The effective and efficient utilization of all resources allocated to the immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
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 an NQF level 6 or higher level) majoring in one of the following: Forensic Investigation/Science, Criminalistics, Police Science, Psychology, Criminology, Police Administration, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Law of Evidence, extensive investigative experience with sexual, serious and violent crime will serve as an advantage.