The South African Army is inviting young South African citizens to apply for the Military Skills Development System (MSDS), a two-year contract offering military training, functional skills development, and deployment opportunities.
Closing Date for Applications: 28 March 2025
Who Can Apply?
- South African citizens only (no dual citizenship).
- Age Requirements:
- 18 – 22 years old (with Grade 12).
- 18 – 26 years old (with a minimum of three years tertiary qualification or N6 certificate).
- Successfully completed Grade 12.
- Minimum Admission Point Score (APS) of 17 and above (excluding Life Orientation).
- No criminal record or pending cases.
- Meet medical fitness requirements.
- No visible tattoos (on legs, lower arms, neck, or face).
Additional Requirements
- Minimum Height & Weight:
- Females: 148cm & 48kg (BMI: 18.5 – 30).
- Males: 155cm & 52kg (BMI: 19 – 30).
- Applicants will undergo drug testing, psychometric and medical evaluations, and criminal record verification.
Opportunities in the SA Army
Successful applicants will be trained and placed in one of the following fields:
- Infantry, Armour, Artillery, Air Defence Artillery, Intelligence (Height requirement: 1.65m).
- Defence Intelligence (Bachelor’s pass with English L4, Mathematics and Physical Science L4, Geography and History L4).
- Engineering (Mathematics and Physical Science L3).
- Signallers, Human Resources, Logistics, Fire & Rescue (Mathematics and Physical Science L5).
- Hospitality, Music, Technical Services (Mathematics and Physical Science L3).
- Military Police, Ammunition (Mathematics and Physical Science L5 OR N3 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Fitting and Turning).
How to Apply?
Submit your application by hand delivery to the nearest recruitment centre or send via post to:
SA Army Recruitment Postal Address:
SA Army HQ, Chief Directorate Army Corporate Services
Directorate Army Human Resources, Recruitment Section
Private Bag X981
Pretoria, 0001
Enquiries
For Enquiries: Tel: 012 355 1438 / 2130
Website: www.army.mil.za
If you do not receive any response by 31 December 2025, consider your application unsuccessful.