SA Army Application Forms 2025 PDF | All Forms Here
The South African Army, through its Military Skills Development System
(MSDS), is offering young South African citizens an opportunity to serve
in uniform on a two-year contract. The Recruits will receive military
training and further functional training in their first year of service.
During the second year of service they willbe deployed where needed
and given opportunity to apply their knowledge and develop their skills.
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General Requirements:
- RSA Citizen (Na dual citizenship). |
18 —22 years of age (Gr 12).
- 18 — 26 (3 years Tertiary Qualification or NG) when reporting.
- Successfully completed. Grade 12.
- Admission Point Score (APS) of 17 and above excl Life Orientation
(LO). - Have no criminal record or pending cases.
- Comply with medical fitness. requirements for the appointment.
- No Visible tattoos (Legs, lowerarm, neck and face)
Other Requirements
- Minimum height Females 148cm, Males 155cm and Minimum
weight Females 48kg, Males 5/kg (Females BMI: 18,5 — 30; Males
BMI: 19 – 30)
« Applicants will be subjected to drug testing, Psychometric and medical evaluation, verification of Criminal record, pre-screening and verification of qualifications.
Careers within the SA Army and other specifications:
Infantry, Armour, Artillery, Air Defence Artillery, Intelligence (height
requirement 165m), Defence Intelligence (Gr 12 with Bachelor’s pass,
with English L4, Mathematics and Physical Science L4, Geography and
History L4}, Engineering (Mathematics and Physical Science L3),
Signalers, Human Resources, Logistics, Fire & Rescue
(Mathematics and Physical Science L5), Hospitality, Music, Technical
Service (Mathematics and Physical Science L3), Military Police,
Ammunition (Mathematics and Physical Science L5 or N3 Mechanical
or Electrical Engineering, fitting and turning)
Where to Send SA Army Application Forms?
Hand deliver your application to the nearest recruitment
centre or via post at SA Amy Recruitment postal address:
SA Army HQ, Chief Directorate Army Corporate Services
Directorate Army Human Resources, Recruitment Section
Private Bag X981, Pretoria, 0001