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South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995)

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South African Police Service Employment Regulations, 2018

Chapter 4 : Employment Matters

Part 4 : Appointments and other employment matters

48. Probationary period

 

(1) No probationary period may apply to an appointment in a post in or additional to the fixed establishment of the Service for a period less than one year.

 

(2) The National Commissioner may require an employee appointed to a new position in or additional to the fixed establishment of the Service for a period exceeding one year, to serve a probationary period of up to 24 months.

 

(3) An employee who is seconded for a stated period to a department, any other organ of state, another government or any other body must, if on probation at the time of the secondment, serve the remainder of his or her probation at that department, other organ of state, another government or other body.

 

(4) An employee who is transferred to another department, any other organ of state, another government or any other body must, if on probation at the time of the transfer, serve the remainder of his or her probation at that department, other organ of state, another government or other body.

 

(5) A commander of a probationer must ensure that—
(a) the probationer, at the commencement of the probationary period, knows the performance and other requirements for obtaining confirmation of probation;
(b) the probationer, on a quarterly basis, receives written feedback on his or her performance and compliance with other requirements;
(c) if necessary, the probationer receives training, counselling or other assistance to meet the requirements for confirmation;
(d) the probationer receives written confirmation of appointment at the end of the probationary period, if he or she has been found suitable for the relevant post; and
(e) when dismissal as a result of poor performance is considered, the probationer is afforded the opportunity to state his or her case, during which process the probationer may be assisted by a personal representative, including a colleague or a trade union representative.