South African Army Military Skills Development System (MSDS) Intake For 2026. The South African Army offers young South African citizens the opportunity to serve in the military on a two-year contract. Recruits will receive additional military and job training during their first year of service.
REQUIREMENTS:
- RSA Citizen.
- 18 — 22 years of age (Gr 12).
- 18 — 26 (3 years Tertiary Qualification or N6) when reporting.
- Completed Grade 12.
- Admission Paint Score (APS) 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.
South African Army Jobs Available and Other Specifications:
- Infantry, Armour, Artillery, Air Defence Artillery, Intelligence (height requirement 71,65m)
- 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)
APPLICATIONS:
Attach your CV and Copies of ID, Matric Certificate (only Statement of results for 2023 will be accepted) and Tertiary Qualifications.
Hand deliver your application to the nearest recruitment centre or via post at the SA Air Force Recruitment postal address:
SA Army HQ, Chief Directorate Army Corporate Services, Directorate Army Human Resources, Recruitment Section Private Bag 981, Pretoria, 0001
Related Enquiries: Tel: 012 355 1438 / 2130 Website: www.army.mil.za
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