SANDF Application forms

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SANDF RECRUITMENT ELIGIBILITY

The following requirements must be met;

• A South African citizen.
• Medically, mentally and battle fit.
• Between the ages of 18 and 26 years (the required age varies according to the category of training/service) when joining for the first time. This age restriction does not apply to applicants with professional or critical skill qualifications required.
• You must have the attributes and qualifications which are required for your training.
• You must be able to perform the service or duties attached to the post for which you apply.
• If you are employed, your employer must be willing to grant special leave for military activities within reasonable demands.
• Have no criminal record.
• Training is provided to new recruits but due to the nature of the system, longer courses are presented in shorter flexible modules.
• Other corps may require you to have existing qualifications in that specific field. For example, to join the Air Force Reserves an applicant must have aviation-related expertise.

MSDS PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for MSDD programme must:

• be a South African citizen.
• age between 18 and 22 years (Graduates up to the age of 26 years).
•  bube currentlysy with the National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or have completed it.
• Not area bound.
• Have no record of a criminal offense.
• Be preferably single.
• Comply with medical fitness requirements for appointment in the South African National Defence Force.
• Be prepared to do Basic Military Training, Functional Training, and to serve in uniform.

For more information, contact the department of defense using the following contact details: