Details of the SANDF Environmental Services Mandate

Details of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Environmental Services Mandate Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No 108 of 1996) The Constitution mandates responsible environmental management to all citizens of the Republic and states that, “everyone has the right – to an environment that is not harmful to their health … Read more

The SANDF Chaplain Service Objective (Education, Training and Development)

The SANDF Chaplain Service Objective (Education, Training and Development) South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chaplain Service Objective (Education, Training and Development) CHAPLAIN SERVICE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT) The Chaplain Service renders a highly specialized ministry to soldiers and their families. Chaplains provide spiritual leadership, ethical guidance and social support to members of the … Read more

South African Army Structure Details

South African Army Structure Details SA Army Structure: Level 2           Chief of the SA Army Force Structure Vision. The SA Army Force Structure Chief Directorate. A professional and dynamic organisation. Mission. To structure the SA Army within the Strategic and Policy context of the Department of Defence in order to provide the SA Army … Read more

Details of the South African Defence Secretariat

Details of the South African Defence Secretariat Overview Department of Defence During the apartheid era the Department of Defence was militarised, with most of its functions being performed by the Defence Headquarters. In the interests of entrenching democratic civil-military relations, the Defence Act provides for a Department of Defence which comprises the SANDF and a civilian … Read more