Administration Clerk at The SAPS Forensic Lab – Apply Now!

🏛 Department: South African Police Service (SAPS) – Case Management
📍 Location: Forensic Science Laboratory, Mayville, KwaZulu-Natal, 4091
💼 Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
🕒 Job Type: Permanent | Government Vacancy

Ref No: FS 02/2025

🔎 About the Role

The SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory in Mayville is seeking 15 Administration Clerks to support case management, exhibit handling, client services, and administrative operations.
This role is essential in maintaining the integrity of forensic case workflows, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and supporting analysts through efficient reception, registration, and dispatch processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong organizational and administrative skills who want to contribute to South Africa’s criminal justice system.

📌 Minimum Requirements

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) – NQF Level 4

• Computer literacy

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Good interpersonal and organizational abilities

📝 Key Duties & Responsibilities

Case & Exhibit Management

• Receive and register cases according to SAPS and forensic standards

• Allocate cases to analysts, ensuring adherence to quality requirements

• Receive exhibits/dockets from analysts and perform follow-up administrative duties

• Ensure proper storage and handling of samples and exhibits

Client Service & Communication

• Assist with case enquiries from internal and external stakeholders

• Scan and prepare reports for dispatch

• Support Investigating Officers by dispatching completed analyses

Dispatch, Archiving & Documentation

• Perform official dispatch functions in line with SOPs

• Prepare cases for offsite archiving

• Ensure proper record-keeping and documentation for all case movements

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Maintain compliance with Quality Management standards

• Uphold Health & Safety protocols within the laboratory environment

• Support forensic processes through accurate admin practices

📄 CV Tips for Administration Jobs (Make Your CV Stand Out)

• Highlight your administrative experience, especially roles involving filing, data capture, or case management

• Clearly list your computer skills, including MS Office, scanning systems, and database experience

• Include achievements such as improving workflow, reducing backlogs, or managing high volumes of documentation

• Emphasize communication and customer service strengths

• Add any exposure to government, policing, or legal environments

• Use concise bullet points to show how your previous roles involved time management, accuracy, and confidentiality

🏳️ Employment Equity Statement

SAPS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment will promote representivity. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

📨 Applications

You may apply via post, hand delivery, or email:

📮 Postal:
Private Bag X322, Pretoria, 0001
(Attention: The Commander: Personnel Management – Lt Colonel G Moonsamy)

📍 Hand Delivery:
Corner Beckett & Pretorius Street, Strelitzia Building, Arcadia, 0083

📧 Email:
MohlalaM2@saps.gov.za

📞 Enquiries

• Lt Colonel G Moonsamy – (012) 421 0501

• Warrant Officer VW Chauke – (012) 421 0193

⚠️ Important Application Notes

• Applications must be submitted on the 2021 Z83 Form

• Include a comprehensive CV

• Shortlisted candidates must provide original documents for verification

• SAPS will verify residential addresses, qualifications, and conduct reference checks

• Shortlisted applicants will undergo:

  • Interviews

  • Fingerprint screening

  • Practical assessments (if applicable)

  • Criminal, credit, and background vetting

• Applicants listed on the Sex Offenders Register or Child Protection Register will be disqualified

• New SAPS appointments must provide a buccal DNA sample

• Late applications will not be accepted

⏰ Closing Date: 12 December 2025 at 16:00