Download SA Army Application Form 2024/2025 (PDF) – The form is for The Military Skills Development System (MSDS).
What Is Military Skill Development System MSDS?
The Military Skills Development System is a two-year voluntary service system with the long term goal of enhancing the SA National Defence Force’s deployment capability.
Successful MSDS candidates will be appointed in a specific mustering and will be called up to a Training Unit, where members will complete their Basic Military Training, specific mustering and functional training in the first year and be utilized or deployed in the second year of the MSDS.
You will need it when you will be applying for the advertised Traineeship for SA ARMY.
Closing Date: 29 February 2024
Location: ♦ Gauteng ♦ Eastern Cape ♦ Free State ♦ Northern Cape ♦ Limpopo ♦ Mpumalanga ♦ Western Cape ♦ North West ♦ KZNDept of Defence: Youth Traineeship Programme
The one-year academic program will commence in January at a training facility in Gauteng (Ekhurhuleni College). Accommodation, meals, study aids, stationary and pocket money will be provided to the learners.
- Must at least be 18 years of age but not older than 22 and must have completed Grade 12
- up to 26 years of age and must be completed grade 12th a 3 years tertiary qualification
- Leadership Potential
- Not area bound
- No criminal Record
Download the South African Military Skills Development Application Form 2024
If you are interested in the Military Skills Development System in the SA Army, please complete the coupon with the requested documentation enclosed and post it to SA Army HQ, Dir Army HR, SA Army Recruiting Centre, Private Bag X 981, Pretoria, 0001. Specific related enquiries can be directed to (012) 355 1420 or (012) 355 1438. Further information can be obtained on www.dod.mil.za, www.army.mil.za
SA Navy Traineeship Programme Programme
The MSD programme is a two-year voluntary service system. Recruits are required to sign up for a period of two years, during which they will receive military training and further functional training in a specific field, eg Combat Operators, Support services, Submarine operators etc in their first year of service. During the second year of service, depending on the duration of their functional orientation, they will be deployed where needed and given the opportunity to apply their
knowledge and develop their skills.
- South African citizen
- Age between 18 and 22
- Currently in Grade 12 or completed
- will benefit your application
- Preferably single
- Not area bound
- Engineering and Technical applicants must have completed Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science with at least level 4 for both subjects
- Graduate applicants aged between 18 and 26 must have a completed Grade 12 with a Degree / National Diploma or N6 with Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical, Marine, or Electrical Engineering
- Graduate applicants aged between 18 and 26 must have a completed Grade 12 with a Degree / National Diploma in Human Resources Management or Logistics
Download Application Form for SA Navy MSDS Traineeship Programme 2024
Admission Enquiries can be directed to:
SA Navy Recruitment Centre at (012) 339 4421 / 4252 / 4084. If interested in the MSDS in the SA Navy, kindly complete the application form with the requested documents & post to: Department of Defence, SA Navy Headquarters (Recruitment Centre) Private Bag X104, Pretoria, 0001
SA Army Intelligence Traineeship Programme
The MSD programme is a two-year voluntary service system with the long-term goal of enhancing the SA National Defence Force’s deployment capability. Recruits are required to sign up for a period of two years, during which they will receive Basic and Functional Military Training in their first year of service. Recruits wishing to join the Special Forces can complete any of the other Services’ MSD programmes during the first year. During the second year of service potential candidates will attend the Special Forces Basic Training Cycle.
- South African citizen (No dual citizenship)
- Age between 18 and 22 (graduates 26)
- Currently in Grade 12 or completed
- Not area bound
- No record of serious criminal offence or offences
- Preferably single
- Comply with medical fitness requirements for appointment in the SANDF
Download Application Form for SA Army Intelligence MSDS Traineeship Programme 2024
SA Air Force Traineeship Programme
- South African citizen
- Age between 18 and 22 (Graduate applicants the maximum age of 22 – 24 years in possession of N4 – N6 — Technical)
- Passed Mathematics and Physical Science Level 3
- Comply with medical fitness requirements for pilot training in the SA Air Force
For Graduates:
- Aeronatical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Download Application Form for SA Air Force MSDS Traineeship Programme 2024
Enquiries: 012 312 2875 / 2319 / 2148 / 1261 / 2752 / 2665 / 2462
South African Air Force (Pilots / Navigators/ Engineers)
- 18–22 completed Grade 12 or equialent (excellent marks)
- 22 -26 Years – In possession of N6 (Technical)
- English passed as a subject
- Mathematics and Physical Science (minimum level-3)
- RSA Citizen (No dual citizenship)
- Preferably single
- Not Area Bound
- No Criminal Record
- Physically and Medically Fit
Should you not hear from the Department of Defence by 31 October 2024 please assume that you application has been unsuccessful. The Department of Defence reserves the right to employment.
South African Military Health Service Application Form
- RSA Citizen (No dual citizenship)
- Preferably Single
- Not Area Bound
- No Criminal Record
- 26 Years of age if in possession of a Degree or National Diploma
- Physically and Medically Fit
- 18 – 22 Years of age – Completed Grade 12
Download South African Military Health Service MSDS Application Form 2024/2025