South Africa AIR FORCE Military Skills Development System (MSDS) 2026 – How to Apply

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South Africa AIR FORCE Military Skills Development System (MSDS) 2026 – How to Apply. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline:

28th March 2025

Tell Me About South Africa AIR FORCE Military Skills Development System (MSDS) 2026:

South Africa Air Force Application for Military Skills Development System(MSDS) 2026. The South African Air Force, through its Military Skills Development System (MSDS), is offering young South African citizens an opportunity to serve in uniform on a two-year contract.

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The Recruits will receive military training and further functional training in their first year of service.

Which Fields are Eligible

Select one of the following careers in SUPPORT CAREERS: purposes, please select one)

  • Communications Operator (Gr 12 with Mathematics essential Level 4 or Maths Literacy Level 5).
  • Fire Fighter (Gr 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science essential Level 3).
  • Human Resources Clerk(Gr 12).
  • Hospitality Service (Gr 14).
  • Material Support Clerk (Admin, Support(gr 12).
  • Military Legal Practitioner (Gr 12 with LLB/Bachelor of Law).
  • Protection Service Gr 12).
  • Material Support Clerk admin ( Technical – Mathematics essential).
  • Flight Operations Management(Gr 12 with Mathematics Level 4 or Maths Literacy Level 5).
  • Military Intelligence(Gr 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science and Geography Level )3
  • Military Police (Gr 12).

Type:

job

Who can Apply?

Tertiary Qualifications

N6 3 Year Diploma Degree

Attach Proof of Residence and/ or letter from Village Chief, your CV and Copies of: ID, Matric Certificate (only statement of results for 2024 will be accepted) and Tertiary Qualifications

Other Requirements

Applicants will be subjected to drug testing, Psychometric and medical evaluation, verification of Criminal record, prescreening and verification of Qualifications.

Province: Gauteng Eastern Cape Free State Northern Cape Mpumalanga Western Cape

North West KwaZulu Natal (KZN) Limpopo

Gender: Male Female

Race: African Asian Coloured White

General Requirements:
  • RSA Citizen (No dual citizenship).
  • 18 — 22 years of age (Gr 12).
  • 18 — 26 (3 years Tertiary Qualification or N6) when reporting.
  • Admission Point Score (APS) 17 and above excl Life Orientation (LO).
  • 1-lave no criminal record or pending cases.
  • Comply with medical fitness requirements for the appointment.
  • No Visible tattoos (Legs, lower arm, neck and face)

Which Countries are Eligible?

South Africa

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of Award?

The Recruits will receive military training and further functional training in their first year of service.

During the second year of service, they will be deployed where needed and given opportunity to apply their knowledge and develop their skills.

How to Apply:

Hand deliver your application to the nearest recruitment centre or via post at SA Air Force Recruitment postal address:

Air Force Base Swartkop (West) – Recruitment Section, Private Bag X05, Valhalla, Pretoria, 0001

If you have not been contacted by 31st December 2025, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful. MSDS APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 28 March 2025 THIS APPLICATION FORM IS NOT FOR SALE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EMPLOYMENT

D HR ACQUSITION NAMELIST OF REGIONAL OFFICES

REGIONAL OFFICE FREE STATE:
ARMY SUPPORT BASE BLOEMFONTEIN
RECRUITMENT OFFICE
PAPPA BRITS STREET TEMPE
BLOEMFONTEIN, 9300
ENQUIRIES: 051 402 1262.

REGIONAL OFFICE WESTERN CAPE
CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE
RECRUITMENT OFFICE
BLOCK C, C/O BUITEN AND STRAND STREET CAPE TOWN, 8000
ENQUIRIES: 021 7871023/4.
SCHOOL OF LOGISTICS TRAINING
WETTON ROAD, WETTON
CAPE TOWN
ENQUIRIES: 021 787 1527

REGIONAL OFFICE LIMPOPO
ARMY SUPPORT BASE, RECRUITMENT OFFICE
BUILDING T143, GATEWAY ROAD
POLOKWANE, 0699
ENQUIRIES: 015 299 3318.

REGIONAL OFFICE KWAZULU NATAL
RECRUITMENT OFFICE
LORDS GROUND MILITARY BASE
186 OLD FORD ROAD (K.E. MASINGA ROAD)
DURBAN
ENQUIRIES: 012 339 5042

REGIONAL OFFICE EASTERN CAPE
ARMY SUPPORT BASE RECRUITMENT OFFICE
WILLOW DRIVE, FOREST HILL
PORT ELIZABETH, 6013
ENQUIRIES: 041 505 1101/1268.

REGIONAL OFFICE NORTHERN CAPE
ARMY SUPPORT BASE RECRUITMENT OFFICE KIMBERLEY
GENERAL KHAN VAN DER SPUY AVENUE
DISKOBOLOS
KIMBERLEY, 8301

ENQUIRIES: 053 830 3204.

REGIONAL OFFICE NORTH WEST

ARMY SUPPORT BASE RECRUITMENT
C/O GROBLER STREET (R53) AND ELEAZER ROAD POTCHEFSTROOM, 2531
ENQUIRIES: 018 289 3322.
REGIONAL OFFICE GAUTENG
RECRUITMENT OFFICE, C/O VISAGIE AND PAUL KRUGER STREET
PRETORIA, 0001
ENQUIRIES: 012 339 5718/5754/5042

APPLICATION FORMS FOR APPLICANTS RESIDING IN MPUMALANGA PROVINCE WILL BE AVAILABLE AND CAN BE SUBMITTED AT THE FOLLOWING ADRESSES:

ARMY SUPPORT BASE
8 SPRUIT STREET
MBOMBELA, 1201
ENQUIRIES: 013 756 2113/2181.

4 SOUTH AFRICAN INFANTRY BATTALION,
C/O DR BEYERS NAUDE AND BONCKER STREET MIDDLEBURG, MPUMALANGA, 1050
ENQUIRIES: 013 249 3534

APPLICATS SHOULD TAKE NOTE THAT THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE (SANDF) DOES NOT HAVE ANY ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM, FORMS CAN BE OBTAINED

FROM THE ABOVE MENTIONED VENUES.
THE SA NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE APPLICATION FORMS ARE NOT FOR SALE!!!!

GOODLUCK!

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