2026 Intake: SA Army

Are you a young South African looking for employment opportunity at South African National Defense Force? Apply for this military development skills programme.

The South African Defence Force, through its Military Skills Development System (MSDS), is offering young South African citizens an opportunity to serve in uniform on a two-year contract. The Recruits will receive military training and further functional training in their first year of service. During the second year of service, depending on the duration of the functional orientation, they will be deployed where needed and given opportunity to apply their knowledge and develop their skills.

Applicants should take note that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) does not have any online aplication system. Forms can also be obtained from the above offices.

The South African Army, through its Military Skills Development System (MSDS), is offering young South African citizens an opportunity to serve in uniform on a two-year contract. The Recruits will receive military
training and further functional training in their first year of service.
During the second year of service they will be deployed where needed and given opportunity to apply their knowledge and develop their skills.
General Requirements:
· RSA Citizen (No dual citizenship).
· 18 – 22 years of age (Gr 12).
· 18 – 26 (3 years Tertiary Qualification or N6) when reporting.
· Successfully completed Grade 12.
· Admission Point Score (APS) of 17 and above excl Life Orientation (LO).
· Have no criminal record or pending cases.
· Comply with medical fitness requirements for the appointment.
· No Visible tattoos (Legs, lower arm, neck and face)
Other Requirements
· Minimum height Females 148cm, Males 155cm and Minimum weight Females 48kg, Males 52kg (Females BMI: 18,5 – 30; Males BMI: 19 – 30)
· Applicants will be subjected to drug testing, Psychometric and medical evaluation, verification of Criminal record, pre-screening and verification of qualifications.
Careers within the SA Army and other specifications:
Infantry, Armour, Artillery, Air Defence Artillery, Intelligence (height requirement 1,65m), Defence Intelligence (Gr 12 with Bachelor’s pass, with English L4, Mathematics and Physical Science L4, Geography and History L4), Engineering (Mathematics and Physical Science L3), Signalers, Human Resources, Logistics, Fire & Rescue
(Mathematics and Physical Science L5), Hospitality, Music, Technical Service (Mathematics and Physical Science L3), Military Police, Ammunition (Mathematics and Physical Science L5 or N3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, fitting and turning)
Hand deliver your application to the nearest recruitment centre or via post at SA Army Recruitment postal address:
SA Army HQ, Chief Directorate Army Corporate Services Directorate Army Human Resources, Recruitment Section
Private Bag X981, Pretoria, 0001

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