Promotions

• A promotion/career path up to the level of Senior Superintendent/Deputy Director (salary level 12).
• Levels/ranks cannot be skipped.
• Personnel who qualify have to apply and compete with their peers for advertised posts.
• Uniform requirements for promotion for all occupational classes.
• Personnel have to be in all respects suitable for promotion.
• Only personnel who received at least a rating of satisfactory in terms of their performance may be considered for promotion.
• The requirements for promotion differ from level to level.

Monetary and Non-Monetary Awards

To recognize deeds of bravery or outstanding/meritorious services, members may be considered for the following types of awards:

• South African Police Service Gold Cross for Bravery
• South African Police Service Silver Cross for Bravery
• South African Police Service Gold Medal for Outstanding Services (Assistant Commissioner or higher)
• South African Police Service Silver Medal for Outstanding Services (any rank up to Director)
• South African Police Service Commendation Medal

Employees may also be considered for a Certificate of Commendation by the Minister for Safety and Security or the National Commissioner and the National Commissioner may, together with such a certificate also award a cash amount to an employee.

Members who have served for specific periods and who have displayed irreproachable character and exemplary conduct may be considered for the following medals:

• The South African Police Service Forty Year Loyal Service Medal
• The South African Police Service Thirty Year Loyal Service Medal
• The South African Police Service Twenty Year Loyal Service Medal
• The South African Police Service Ten Year Loyal Service Medal

Public Service Act employees are awarded for long-service rendered:

• 20 Years service - a certificate by the Minister for Safety and Security
• 30 Years service - a certificate by the Minister for Safety and Security plus a cash amount.

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