IMPORTANT: The application process is FREE. Do not pay anyone for the forms, or for submission.
If you want to follow a career in the military, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) offers young, fit and mentally strong citizens the chance to follow a military career by joining the Military Skills Development System (MSDS).
The Military Skills Development System (MSDS) is a two-year voluntary service system that allows young South African citizens to serve in uniform.
Successful MSDS candidates will receive basic military training, specific mustering and functional training in the first year and be utilised or deployed internally or externally in the second year of the MSDS.
After the 2 years, you will either continue as part of the Reserve Force or receive a contract offer to join the Regular Force.
What kind of training can you expect?
In the first 2 years of voluntary service, you can expect to receive the following training.
First Year of Military Skills Development Service
Basic military training and functional training.
Corps specific training.
Participation in practical military exercises.
Combat ready training exercises.
Selection of junior leaders.
Second Year of Military Skills Development Service
Junior leaders (Officers) are receiving leader group corps training.
Undergo Young Officers Formative training.
Selection of Officers to study at the Military Academy.
Focus on utilisation and deployment of Military Skills Development System troops.
More information
Military Skills Development System members will receive wages for the duration of their two-year full-time training and utilisation.
General Requirements:
South African Citizen (No dual citizenship).
18 – 22 years of age (Gr 12).
18 – 26 (3 years Tertiary Qualification) when reporting.
Have no criminal record or pending cases.
Comply with medical fitness requirements for the appointment.
Do not suffer from claustrophobia or a fear of heights.
No Visible tattoos (Legs, Lower Arm, Neck and Face).
Physical Fitness Test will be conducted during selections
For more information click here: http://www.dod.mil.za/
Application Forms for MSDS can be downloaded below:
