SANDF Recruitment 2025/2026

Here is the SANDF Recruitment 2025/2026 and how to apply for the SANDF Recruitment 2025.

Are you ready to serve your country and make a difference? The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) invites applications for its 2025 recruitment program. As one of the most respected institutions in the nation, the SANDF offers a unique opportunity for individuals to contribute to national security while developing valuable skills and building a rewarding career.

Whether you aspire to join the Army, Air Force, Navy, or Military Health Services, SANDF recruitment is your gateway to a challenging and fulfilling profession. Through rigorous training and mentorship, you will become part of a disciplined and dedicated team committed to protecting South Africa and its citizens.

This is your chance to step forward and be part of a legacy of service, leadership, and excellence. Prepare to embark on a journey of personal growth and national pride by applying for SANDF Recruitment 2025 today.

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About SANDF Recruitment

• SANDF stands for SA National Defence Force
• Note that SANDF does not use online application system to accept applications, however SANDF Recruitment can be downloaded from the SANDF Social Media Platforms or obtained from the under-mentioned venues.
• You must fill, sign and date the application form.
• Note that applications are NOT FOR SALE.
• Under no circumstance should you be required to pay money to receive or submit MSDS Application Forms.

SANDF Recruitment General Requirements

• You should be a South African Citizen (no dual citizenship).
• You should have no criminal offenses.
• All applicants applying for SA Army and SA Air Force (Pilot and Navigators) should comply with minimum height and weight requirements as stipulated on the application forms).
• You should pass drug testing, fitness, Psychometric and medical evaluation.
• You must not have any visible tattoos (Legs, lower arms, neck and face).
• You must not be area bound (must be deployable anywhere in South Africa or other Southern African regions).
• You should be preferably single

SANDF Recruitment Age Requirements

• You should be 18 – 22 years when reporting for MSDS 2025 Intake and successfully completed Grade 12, with the Admission Point Score (APS) as stipulated below:

SANDF Recruitment Qualifications

• General Musterings: Admission Point Score (APS) 17 and above, excluding LO with specific subjects and levels as stipulated per occupation.
• SA Army: Admission Point Score (APS) 17 and above, excluding Life Orientation (LO) – Level 4 Mathematics and Physical Science will be advantageous.
  SA Air Force.
• SA Air Force (Technical Trade): Admission Point Score (APS) 20 and above, excluding LO with Mathematics, Physical Science and English with at least level 4.
• SA Navy (Combat, Technical Engineering): Admission Point Score (APS) 24 and above, excluding LO and Mathematics and Physical Science with at least level 4 for both subjects (NO Mathematical Literacy).
• SA Navy (Support): Admission Point Score (APS) 24 and above, excluding LO with specific subjects and levels as stipulated per occupation.
• SA Navy (Divers and Submariners): Divers. Admission Point Score (APS) 20 and above, excluding LO and Mathematics with least level 3 (NO Mathematical Literacy). Submariners. Admission Point Score (APS) 24 and above, excluding LO and Mathematics and Physical Science with at least level 4 for both subjects (NO Mathematical Literacy).
• SA Navy (Engineering): Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
• SA Air Force (Engineer): Admission Point Score (APS) 35 and above, excluding LO with Mathematics, Physical Science and English with at least level 4.

• SA Air Force (Pilots/Navigators): Mathematics, Physical Science and English minimum (Level 4). Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and Grade 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science and English minimum (Level 4). 18 – 26 years if in possession of a three (3) year Tertiary qualification (Degree, National Diploma or N6 with N4 and N5 prescripts):

• SA Air Force (Engineers): Industrial Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering.
• SA Military Health Service: Admission Point Score (APS) of 24, excluding LO for all available occupations with specific subjects and levels as stipulated per medical/nursing occupation. Public Relations and Journalism, Organisational Study, Medical/nursing occupations.

SANDF Recruitment

• SANDF Recruitment will be issued and received at the undermentioned Regional Offices until the closing date.
• Application Forms can be downloaded from the official Department of Defence Internet Website: http://www.dod.mil.za/document/form

SANDF Recruitment Centres

Application forms will be issued and received at the undermentioned Regional Offices :

• 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 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 en Strand Street, Cape Town, 8000 – Enquiries: 021 787 1023/4.
• Regional Office Limpopo: Army Support Recruitment Office Building T143, Gate way Road, Polokwane, 0699 – Enquiries: 015 299 3318.
• Regional Office Kwa-Zulu Natal: Recruitment Office, Lords Ground Military Base, 186 Old Ford Road (K.E. Masinga Road), Durban – Enquiries: 012 339 5718/5754/5703.
• Regional Office Eastern Cape: Army Support Base Recruitment Office Willow Drive, Forest Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6013 – Enquiries: 041 505 1101/1268.
• Regional Office North West: Army Support Base Recruitment Office, C/O Grobler St (R53) and Eleazer Road, Potchefstroom, 2531 – Enquiries: 018 289 3322.
• Regional Office Gauteng – Recruitment Office: C/O Visagie and Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria Central, 0001 – Enquiries: 012 339 5718/5754/5703.

Application forms for applicants residing in Mpumalanga are to be accessed and submitted as follows:

• 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, Middelburg, Mpumalanga, 1050 – Enquiries: 013 249 3534.

SANDF Recruitment Closing Date

• SANDF Recruitment will be issued and submitted at the Regional Offices until the closing date on as announced on the media platforms.

SANDF Recruitment Contact Details

For more information visit the following SA National Defence Force Internet Websites:

• SA Army @ http://www.army.mil.za
• Department of Defence Home Page @ http://www.dod.mil.za/document/form
• SA Air Force @ http://www.af.mil.za
• SA Navy @ http://www.navy.mil.za
• SA Military Health Service @ http://www.mhs.mil.za