The History of South Africa Army Headquarters Building The first annexation of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek by Sir Theophilus Shepstone in 1877 led to the establishment of a military camp on the present premises of the South African Army Headquarters. This camp housed the five thousand strong British force that was garrisoned in Pretoria. After the departure … Read more
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Department of Defence invites applications Internship Programme (30 Interns in Pretoria) The Department of Defence invites applications for its 12 months Internship Programme. Kindly take note that this internship programme will be available in the Gauteng Province, unless states otherwise. Interns will receive a monthly stipend, which will vary per qualification. Fields of Study/ Required Qualifications … Read more
SA Army: Traineeship Programme 2024 Closing Date: 29 February 2024 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 … Read more
South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Medals Bravery Awards Gold Silver Bronze Merit Awards Gold Silver Bronze Good Service Medal Campaign Medal Mention in Dispatches Unitas Medal Order of Mapungubwe Order of Companions of O.R. Tambo Order of the Baobab
Vision, Mission & Mandate of the South African Army Details of the South African Army’s Vision, Mission & Mandate
South African Army Structures : Level 2 & 3 SA Army Structures: Level 2 & 3 Download
THE SOUTH AFRICAN ARMY The SA Army’s mandate centres on the provisioning of combat-ready forces and the leading role it has to play in the development of the Army component of the landward defence capability. The SA Army, its members one in spirit, has the commanding presence and the power of a pride of lions, … Read more
Military Skills Development System (MSDS) 2024 In cooperation with the Services (SA Army, SA Air Force and SA Navy), Defence Intelligence is offering young South African citizens an excellent opportunity to serve in uniform over a two-year period. The Military Skills Development System (MSDS) is a two-year voluntary service system which is aimed at affording … Read more
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