About the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chaplain Services
VISION
The Department of Defence comprises people who are spiritually, ethically and socially empowered.
MISSION
The Chaplains Service representing a cross-section of the religious communities in SA, provides spiritual leadership to DOD members at home and on deployment in order to build human capacity that enhances spiritual, ethical and human wholeness. It does so within the context of religious diversity, taking cognisance of the transformation imperatives of the DOD and in support of democratic peace-building in Africa.
STRATEGY
To provide a professional presence in the DOD dedicated to:
- A holistic religious ministry approach to members of the DOD and their families
- Specialist religious and ethical counsel to all DOD members.
- Deployment readiness and resilience.
- A sound covenantal relationship and good communication with religious organizations.
- Chaplains’ self-care and development.
- Special attention to urgent social and ethical challenges in our contemporary society such as Chaplain General’s HIV/Aids Value Based Programme and support to democratic peace-building in Africa.