The SAPS Rank Structure
In the SAPS, ranks indicate the seniority of police
officials. The most senior rank in the police service is that of
National Commissioner. The person who has this rank is the head
of the organization.
The functional rank structure is as follows:
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Senior Management - Commissioned officers |
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- Lieutenant General (Lt Gen)
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- Lieutenant General (Lt Gen)
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Commissioned Officers |
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- Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col)
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Non-commissioned officers |
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