Reservists

STEPS TO FOLLOW TO BECOME A RESERVIST

STEP 1

Go to your nearest police station.

STEP 2

Request to speak to the Head Reservist / SAPS Coordinator / Client Service Centre Commander responsible fo reservists at the specific police station.

STEP 3

Complete the forms provided by the Reservist Coordinator.

Familiarise yourself with the forms needed to apply:-

• Application for appointment as member of the Reserve Police Service (Selection report), SAPS 93;
• Health questionnaire, (SAPS 93(a));
• Personal Particulars of member of the Reserve Police Service, (SAPS 93(c));
• Undertaking at appointment in the South African Reserve Police Service, (SAPS 93(e));
• Fingerprint enquiry form, (SAPS 91(a));
• Security questionnaire, Z204: Where an applicant is not a South African citizen; and
• Letter of consent from the parent or guardian if the you are below the age of 21 years

If you wish to become a Reserve Air Wing or Mounted Unit Reserve an additional indemnity form (SAPS 93(f)) and SAPS 93(g)) must also be completed.

STEP 4

You should then attach certified copies of your identity document, drivers licence and academic qualifications to the application form and submit the documentation to the Reservist Coordinator.

STEP 5

The following additional forms will be completed by the Head/ Reservist or SAPS Co-ordinator that assist you in completing the application forms;

• Selection report, (SAPS 93)
• Confidentiality enquiry form (SAPS 93(b)) after telephonic enquiries regarding your suitability to be appointed as a reservist was made.

STEP 6

Await for the approval of your application. The Oath of Office, SAPS 95 will be completed after your application was successful and you are then sworn in as a reservist member of the South African Police Service.

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