{"id":1033,"date":"2025-04-20T20:59:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T20:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/?p=1033"},"modified":"2025-04-20T20:59:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T20:59:41","slug":"south-african-police-service-saps-2025-intake-preparation-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/south-african-police-service-saps-2025-intake-preparation-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"South African Police Service (SAPS) 2025 Intake Preparation Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>2025 SAPS (South African Police Service) Intake<\/strong>, based on the official <strong>Physical Fitness Preparation Programme<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>South African Police Service (SAPS) 2025 Intake Preparation Programme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Nationwide<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Start Preparing Now for 2025 Assessments<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udd17 <strong>Application Details Will Be Announced on the Official SAPS Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you aspiring to join the South African Police Service (SAPS) in 2025? Physical fitness is a crucial part of the selection process. The Division HRD \u2013 Sub-section: Physical Fitness Maintenance has developed an official <strong>11-day physical preparation programme<\/strong> to help applicants gear up for the mandatory <strong>SAPS Physical Fitness Assessments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This preparation is <strong>voluntary but strongly recommended<\/strong> for all interested applicants aiming to improve endurance, strength, and core stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Physical Fitness Preparation Guidelines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always wear comfortable exercise clothes and running shoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin every session with a 5\u201310-minute jog or 10\u201315 minutes of fast walking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydrate well and perform exercises on a non-slippery, flat surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is a progressive plan. You are advised to <strong>repeat Days 7\u201310 until two days before the actual assessment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11-Day Physical Preparation Programme Outline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 1: Sprint &amp; Endurance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run 100m (\u00be pace)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rest 3 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run 4 sets of 100m with 3 min rest between<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 2: Jog-Walk &amp; Strength Test<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jog 150m, walk 50m (3x, no rest)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max push-ups &amp; sit-ups (5 min rest between)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 3: Long Run &amp; Stretch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run 2.4 km at steady pace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stretch post-run<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 4: Sprint Sets &amp; Core Strength<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run 120m briskly (5x with 2 min rest)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max push-ups &amp; sit-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 5: Jog-Walk &amp; Abdominal Strength<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jog 200m, walk 50m (3x, no rest)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abdominal exercises (15 reps x 3 sets)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 6: Active Recovery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fast-paced 10-min walk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stretching exercises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 7: Sprints &amp; Strength<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run 200m (3x with 1 min rest)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max push-ups &amp; sit-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 8: Jog-Walk Repeats &amp; Strength<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jog 200m, walk fast 50m (3x)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max push-ups &amp; sit-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 9: Distance Run &amp; Recovery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run 2.5 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stretching exercises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 10: Pacer Prep &amp; Strength Test<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>20m shuttle laps (run between point A and B)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max push-ups &amp; sit-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 11: Repeat Days 7\u201310<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue these until two days before your official SAPS Physical Fitness Assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Should Prepare?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aspiring SAPS recruits for 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Individuals looking to improve physical performance for law enforcement readiness<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Those seeking to meet SAPS health and strength benchmarks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Final recruitment details, eligibility requirements, and application forms for the 2025 SAPS intake will be released on the <strong>official SAPS recruitment portal<\/strong>. This programme is designed to <strong>increase your chances of success during the physical assessment phase<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 <strong>Stay tuned to<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saps.gov.za\">www.saps.gov.za<\/a> <strong>for official updates.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2025 SAPS (South African Police Service) Intake, based on the official Physical Fitness Preparation Programme: South African Police Service (SAPS) 2025 Intake Preparation Programme \ud83d\udccd Nationwide\ud83d\udcc5 Start Preparing Now for 2025 Assessments\ud83d\udd17 Application Details Will Be Announced on the Official SAPS Website Overview Are you aspiring to join the South African Police Service (SAPS) in 2025? Physical fitness is a crucial part of the selection process. The Division HRD \u2013 Sub-section: Physical Fitness Maintenance has developed an official 11-day physical&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/south-african-police-service-saps-2025-intake-preparation-programme\/\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":602,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1033","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-register-your-cv-may-june-2026-job-updates"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1810,"url":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/entry-level-police-trainee-x5500-saps-apply-by-18-july-2025\/","url_meta":{"origin":1033,"position":0},"title":"Entry-Level Police Trainee X5500 \u2013 SAPS \u2013 Apply by 18 July 2025","author":"admin","date":"June 30, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Job Opportunity: Entry-Level Police Trainee \u2013 South African Police Service (South Africa) \u2013 Apply by 18 July 2025 Location: Nationwide (South Africa)Closing Date: 18 July 2025Position: Police Trainee (Reference: TRAINEE2025\/2026)Contract Type: 21-month Basic Police Development Learning ProgrammeStipend During Training: R4,500 per month (with applicable benefits)Salary After Training (Constable): R238,629 per\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Register Your CV \u2013 May\/June 2026 Job Updates&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Register Your CV \u2013 May\/June 2026 Job Updates","link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/category\/register-your-cv-may-june-2026-job-updates\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-26.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":1882,"url":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/entry-level-police-trainee-mpumalanga-saps-south-africa-apply-by-18-july-2025\/","url_meta":{"origin":1033,"position":1},"title":"Entry Level Police Trainee \u2013 Mpumalanga \u2013 SAPS (South Africa) \u2013 Apply by 18 July 2025","author":"admin","date":"July 3, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Job Opportunity: Entry Level Police Trainee \u2013 Mpumalanga \u2013 SAPS (South Africa) \u2013 Apply by 18 July 2025 Location: MpumalangaClosing Date: 18 July 2025Post Title: Police TraineeReference Number: TRAINEE2025\/2026Remuneration: Institution Phase: R4500 per month (stipend) Probation Phase (Post Training): R238,629 per annum (salary notch) Overview: The South African Police Service\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Register Your CV \u2013 May\/June 2026 Job Updates&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Register Your CV \u2013 May\/June 2026 Job Updates","link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/category\/register-your-cv-may-june-2026-job-updates\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-26.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":1094,"url":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/saps-academy-food-services-supervisor-x1-post\/","url_meta":{"origin":1033,"position":2},"title":"SAPS Academy: Food Services Supervisor (x1 Post)","author":"admin","date":"April 28, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Position: Food Services Supervisor (x1 Post) Location: SAPS Academy, Philippi, South AfricaClosing Date: 16 May 2025 at 16:00 Overview The South African Police Service (SAPS) is seeking a Food Services Supervisor to join SAPS Academy, Philippi. 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