Salary of a police officer in South Africa.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is the national police force of the Republic of South Africa. It has over 1,138 police stations scattered in the country. The stations are divided according to provinces and each province has a commissioner.
The SAPS is made up different ranks and their salaries differs according to the various ranks.
In this article, you will find:
- SAPS Roles
- SAPS Ranks
- SAPS Salary structure and components
South African Police Service Roles
In accordance with the constitution, the SAPS roles are as follows:
- Prevent, combat and investigate crimes
- Maintain public order
- Protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property
- Uphold, defend and enforce the law.
These are some of the roles played by the South African Police Service
SAPS Ranks
What is the highest rank in the South Africa Police Service? Well, if you care to know, read on.
The SAPS rank composition is similar to that of other parts of the world.
Senior Management – Commissioned Officers
- General
- Lieutenant general
- Major general
- Brigadier
Commissioned Officers
- Colonel
- Lieutenant colonel
- Captain
Non-commissioned Officers
- Warrant officer
- Sergeant
- Constable
South Africa Police Salary
You should take note that the police salary in South Africa is like every other police system, salary varies according to ranks.
Implying that the higher the rank the greater the salary as compared to others.
Well, this is laudable because higher ranking officers have higher responsibilities.
The SAPS salary structure is not available to the public eye, but per an information we cited on briefly.co.za, a policer officer earns an average of R16 237 per month.
Aside that, there are some bonuses and allowances officers are entitled to of which have little information about.
Also do note that high ranking officers obviously will take higher allowances as compared to lower ranking officers.
NOTE: the amount mentioned might not be exactly the amont received by Police officer in South Africa. If you have an accurate information kindly let South Africa Insider know.
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