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SA Army 2024 Military Skills Development Programme

SA Army 2024 Military Skills Development Programme

SA Army 2024 Military Skills Development Programme, Applications are invited for the 2024 SA Army Military Skills Development Programme. Read the requirements carefully and apply before the closing date.

Closing Date: 28 February
Locations: 

♦ Gauteng 
♦ Eastern Cape
♦ Free State 
♦ Northern Cape 
♦ Limpopo 
♦ Mpumalanga 
♦ Western Cape 
♦ North West 
♦ KZN

Department of Defence: Youth Traineeship Programme The one-year academic programme will commence in January at a training facility in Gauteng (Ekhurhuleni College). Accommodation, meals, study aids, stationery, and pocket money will be provided to the learners.



  • Must at least be 18 years of age but not older than 22 and must have completed Grade 12
  • up to 26 years of age and must have completed grade 12 with 3 years of tertiary qualification
  • Leadership Potential
  • Not area bound
  • No criminal Record

If you are interested in the Military Skills Development System in the SA Army, please complete the coupon with the requested documentation enclosed and post it to SA Army HQ, Dir Army HR, SA Army Recruiting Centre, Private Bag X 981, Pretoria, 0001. Specific related enquiries can be directed to (012) 355 1420 or (012) 355 1438. Further information can be obtained at www.dod.mil.zawww.army.mil.za

SA Navy Traineeship Programme ProgrammeThe 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 services, Submarine operators etc in their first year of service. During the second year of service, depending on the duration of their functional orientation, they will be deployed where needed and given the opportunity to apply their
knowledge and develop their skills.

  • South African citizen
  • Age between 18 and 22
  • Currently in Grade 12 or completed
  • will benefit your application
  • Preferably single
  • Not area bound
  • Engineering and Technical applicants must have completed Grade 12must have completed Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science  with at least level 3 for both subjects
  • Graduate applicants aged between 18 and 26 must have a completed Grade 12 with a Degree  / National Diploma or N6 with Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical, Marine, or Electrical Engineering

Download Application Form for SA Navy Traineeship Programme
Admission Enquiries can be directed to: SA Navy Recruitment Centre at (012) 339 4421 / 4252 / 4084. If interested in the MSDS in the SA Navy, kindly complete the application form with the requested documents & post to: Department of Defence, SA Navy Headquarters (Recruitment Centre) Private Bag X104, Pretoria, 0001

SA Air Force Traineeship Programme



  • South African citizen
  • Age between 18 and 22 (Graduate applicants the maximum age of 22 – 25 years in possession of N4 – N6 — Technical)
  • Passed Mathematics and Physical Science Level 3
  • Comply with medical fitness requirements for pilot training in the SA Air Force

Download Application Form for SA Air Force Traineeship Programme
Enquiries: 012 312 2875 / 2319 / 2148 / 1261 / 2752 / 2665 / 2462

SA Army Intelligence Traineeship ProgrammeThe MSD programme is a two-year voluntary service system with the long-term goal of enhancing the SA National Defence Force’s deployment capability. Recruits are required to sign up for a period of two years, during which they will receive Basic and Functional Military Training in their first year of service. Recruits wishing to join the Special Forces can complete any of the other Services’ MSD programmes during the first year. During the second year of service potential candidates will attend the Special Forces Basic Training Cycle.

  • South African citizen
  • Age between 18 and 22 (graduates 26)
  • Currently in Grade 12 or completed
  • Not area bound
  • No record of serious criminal offence or offences
  • Preferably single
  • Comply with medical fitness requirements for appointment in the SANDF

Download Application Form for SA Army Intelligence Traineeship Programme

 South African Air Force (Pilots / Navigators/ Engineers)

  • Members with Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) not older than 26 years of age with Level – 4
  • Maths and Science required.
  • 26 Years if in possession of a degree with Level – 4 Maths and Science
  • 18–24 Years – Completed Grade 12 or or Equivalent (University Entrance) Mathematics and Physical Science minimum Level – 4 (Essential);
  • English Level-4 (Essential)
  • Mathematics and Physical Science (N4 to N5 minimum-60%; N6 or 1st year University of Technology or University minimum–50%)
  • RSA Citizen (No dual citizenship)
  • Unmarried
  • Not Area Bound
  • No Criminal Record
  • Physically Fit
  • Medically Fit
  • No Hearing Impairment (No hearing aid)
  • Have 6/6-eye vision (No contact lenses or corrective lenses or surgery)

Download Application Form for SA Air Force Traineeship Programme

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