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Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Aug 28th 2011, 10:42 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,687
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: WAPOL & SAPOL Future International Recruitment

I think thats true Tim, but you may have to go through the whole 9 months at the academy with a class full of brand spankers.... there are a few Brits that I have met out here that have done it this...
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Jul 23rd 2011, 11:18 am
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

Congrats to all the folks who have made it. Time will fly and you will have left the sinking ship before you know it....:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
Forum: Australia Jun 24th 2011, 9:52 am
Replies: 28
Views: 3,405
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: Visa revoked?????

PMSL:thumbsup:
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Jun 21st 2011, 8:45 pm
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

Anyone of average fitness should have no probs with the fitness tests, good luck :thumbsup:
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Jun 21st 2011, 2:50 am
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

The alternative is to stay in the UK and do a fitness test every year - that's the latest stitch up being discussed in the media....
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Jun 7th 2011, 12:31 pm
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

The first year or so is a bit costly with the low wage and move associated costs, but I have no regrets whatsoever coming out here. The future seems alot brighter over here than the bleak prospects...
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Jun 7th 2011, 12:15 am
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

I should get used to it, moving here does not come cheap!:eek:
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Jun 6th 2011, 11:23 am
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

normal sit ups(feet held) on the last course - no twisty bollox
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police May 19th 2011, 2:36 am
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

A few folks stay at the academy whilst their families stay at home initially. It's an option......
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police May 17th 2011, 9:45 am
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

I wouldn't be too concerned about where you get posted - just getting out here is a massive bonus!
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police May 7th 2011, 7:15 am
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

www.domain.com.au or
www.realestate.com.au are the best two housing sites
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police May 2nd 2011, 7:27 am
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

The spelling test is far from simple, I'd suggest swatting up a little if you struggle in this area.....
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Mar 23rd 2011, 11:29 am
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

The sit ups were pinned when I did this in 2009..... A proclaimed police officer out here is just a non probationer who has done a 1 day course for certifying documents. I was confused when I...
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Mar 20th 2011, 10:24 am
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

not a bean....
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Mar 18th 2011, 1:27 pm
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

you spend 12 weeks at the academy on cadet wages! Then your out as a probie for 6-12 months depending on years served. After that you gain half your years served back....eg 6 years in = 12 month...
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Mar 18th 2011, 12:47 pm
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

Hi,

There's no simple answer to the shift pattern question because it varies depending on where you are posted and what role you are in. On the plus side you get shift penalties - 15% for an...
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Mar 18th 2011, 1:48 am
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

I came out to Oz on the 2010 course and have to say that the winters are not cold..... I think the coldest it got down to was 5C overnight. During the day it drops to about 8-10 for a period of 2 -4...
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Mar 13th 2011, 10:46 am
Replies: 164
Views: 28,956
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: SAPOL Recruitment Drive - 14Mar to 8Apr 2011

Hiya,

I went through the last uk course April 2010... The sit ups were changed before our fitness test - they were supposed to be a full sit up with a twist both ways at the top (right elbow to...
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Nov 24th 2009, 12:59 am
Replies: 371
Views: 37,079
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: Sapol April 2010

I thought the meds got sent to Melbourne???? :confused:
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Nov 13th 2009, 9:56 pm
Replies: 371
Views: 37,079
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: Sapol April 2010

Ahhhhhh I'm drowning in a sea of paperwork!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Oct 30th 2009, 6:37 pm
Replies: 371
Views: 37,079
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: Sapol April 2010

You should be able to open it now as you have sent 3 messages....
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Oct 29th 2009, 11:20 pm
Replies: 371
Views: 37,079
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: Sapol April 2010

Hi all,

Me and my wife missed the welcome/open day in London. Was there anything vital that we have missed, other than the opportunity to meet other successful applicants???
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Oct 29th 2009, 10:05 pm
Replies: 371
Views: 37,079
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: Sapol April 2010

Thanks. I'm sure things will start to fall into place soon. Luckily we do not have any children to upheave(schools etc..) and there is no house to sell, so it's just the paper trail that needs...
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession / Police Oct 29th 2009, 9:32 pm
Replies: 371
Views: 37,079
Posted By Chris_Zuzi
Re: Sapol April 2010

Hiya,

We too have also just recieved our letter of appointment from SAPOL. As we didn't attend the welcome seminar we are a little lost as to where to start with all the planning. What level of...
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