Do you intend to enlist in the SANDF (South African National Defense Force)? A two-year voluntary service program called the Military Skills Development System (MSDS) equips young people with the knowledge and expertise they’ll need to land outstanding careers in the future.
South African nationals between the ages of 18 and 22 who meet specific requirements are eligible for the MSDS. Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma or an equivalent, be in good health, and pass a security clearance.
The MSDS gives recruits the chance to get actual experience in their chosen sector as well as important qualities like leadership, teamwork, and communication. Additionally, recruits will go through military training that covers handling weapons and fundamental combat techniques.
Successful recruits will receive a Certificate of Completion from the SANDF at the conclusion of the two-year program. Employers all around South Africa accept this diploma, which can aid graduates in landing jobs in their subjects of interest.
Applications are now being accepted for 2023 if you’re interested in joining the SANDF through the MSDS. Please refer to the steps listed below for further information on how to apply.
SOUTH AFRICAN MSDS ADMISSION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MILITARY COURSES
- A South African Citizen (No dual citizenship)
- Age between 18 and 22 at the time of joining (Completed Grade 12 or N3 with 6 subjects including two languages) or not more than 26 if in possession of a 3-year tertiary qualification (Degree, National Diploma or N6 with N4 and N5 prescript)
- Preferably single
- Comply with medical fitness requirements for appointment in the SANDF
- Currently in Grade 12 or completed Grade 12 or equivalent with subjects specific to a career selection
- Not be area bound
- Must not have a criminal record
- Comply with medical fitness requirements for appointment in the SAND
- Comply with all other prescribed requirements for appointment in the SANDF
- Must be willing to relocate and participate in deployments both in South Africa and abroad if required to do so
- Be recommended by a selection board.
SOUTH AFRICANÂ MSDSÂ ADMISSION GUIDELINES AND FORMS
For study at the South African Military Academy in 2023–2024, all applications are strictly by post. Please fill out the SANDF Application form below and mail it to the specified address.
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SA Navy Application Form [Download in PDF Here]
SAHMS Application Form [Download in PDF Here]
Submit your application and all required documents to:
Regional Office Free State
- Army Support Base Bloemfontein Recruitment Office, Pappa Brits Street, Tempe, Bloemfontein, 9300
Regional Office Western Cape
- Castle of Good Hope Recruitment Office Block C, c/o Buiten and Strand Street, Cape Town, 8000
Regional Office Limpopo
- Army Support Recruitment Office Building Building T143, Gate Way Road, Polokwane, 0699
Regional Office Kwa-Zulu Natal
- Recruitment Office, Lords Ground Military Base, 186 Old Ford Road (K.E Masinga Road), Durban
Regional Office Eastern Cape
- Army Support Base Recruitment Office Willow Drive, Forest Hill, Porta Elizabeth, 6013
Regional Office Northern Cape
- Army Support Base Recruitment Office, Kimberley, General Khan van der Spuy Avenue, Diskobolos, Kimberley
Regional Office North West
- Army Support Base Recruitment Office C/O Grobler Street (R53) and Eleazer Road, Potchefstroom, 2531
Regional Office Gauteng
- Recruitment Office, C/O Visagie and Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria Central, 0001
Applicants residing in Mpumalanga will access forms at the following venues:
- Army Support Base, 8 Spruit Street, Mbombela, 1201
- 4 South African Infantry Battalion, C/O Dr Beyers Naude and Boncker Street, Middleburg, Mpumalanga, 1050
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