Police officers maintain law and order, patrolling public areas, enforcing laws and regulations and arresting suspected offenders.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
Check your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Police officers - from R7 193 to R25 134 per month - 2025.
- A Police officers typically earns between R7 193 and R18 239 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R7 437 and R18 137 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Patrolling a specific area to maintain public order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and enforcing laws and regulations
- Identifying, pursuing and arresting suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts
- Directing traffic and assuming authority in the event of accidents
- Providing emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters
