The South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) is offering young South African citizens an opportunity to serve in uniform on a two-year contract through the Military Skills Development System (MSDS). Recruits will receive military training and further functional training in their first year, with deployment in the second year where their skills will be applied.
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).
- Minimum Admission Point Score (APS) of 24 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).
Career Fields Available
Support Careers:
- Patient Administration (Grade 12).
- Logistics (Grade 12).
- Human Resources (Grade 12).
- Physical Training, Sport, and Recreation (PTSR) (Grade 12).
- Medical Support Operations (Grade 12 with: English Level 4, Second Language Level 4, Mathematics or Maths Literacy Level 3, Life Science Level 3, Physical Science or Geography Level 3).
- Health Informatics (Grade 12 with: English Level 5, Mathematics [NO Maths Lit] Level 4, Physical Science Level 4, plus a three-year Diploma/Degree in ICT).
- Pest Control Operator (Grade 12 with APS 38+; English Level 4, Second Language Level 4, Mathematics [NO Maths Lit] Level 5, Physical Science Level 4, Life Science Level 5).
- Chemical Biological Radiation Defence (CBRD) (Grade 12 with: English Level 4, Mathematics [NO Maths Lit] Level 4, Physical Science Level 4, Life Science Level 4, plus a three-year Diploma or Degree).
- Musician (Grade 12 + Music Practical Grade 6 or higher Certificate from UNISA, TRINITY, or ROYAL SCHOOLS).
Study Opportunities:
- MBChB (Medicine) – APS of 38+ with English Level 6, Mathematics Level 6, Physical Science Level 6, Life Science Level 6, and another subject on Level 5/4.
- Dental Assistant – Grade 12 with English Level 3, Mathematics Level 2 (NO Maths Lit), and Life Science Level 2 OR Grade 12 with Dental Assistance Certificate and HPCSA Registration.
- Pharmacy Assistant – Grade 12 with English, Mathematics (NO Maths Lit), and Life Science all at Level 4.
- Nursing Diploma – Grade 12 with English, Second Language, Life Science, Mathematics/Literacy at Level 4 and two other subjects at Level 3.
- Auxiliary Nursing – Grade 12 with English Level 4, Additional Language Level 3, Life Science Level 3, Mathematics Level 2 or Maths Literacy Level 3, and two other subjects at Level 3.
- Emergency Care Assistant – Grade 12 with English Level 5, Mathematics Level 3 (NO Maths Lit), Physical Science Level 4, Life Science Level 3, and two other subjects at Level 3.
Application Process
Hand-deliver your application to the nearest recruitment centre OR send via post to:
SAMHS Recruitment Office
Department of Defence
Private Bag X102,
Centurion, Pretoria
0046
For Enquiries: Tel: 012 671 5053 / 5199 / 5182 / 5002
Website: www.mhs.mil.za
If you do not receive any response by 31 December 2025, consider your application unsuccessful.