South African Army Training Programme 2026
Deadline: 28 March 2025
Location: South Africa
South African Army Training Programme
The South African Army is currently accepting applications for Training Programme.
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 will be deployed where needed and given opportunity to apply their knowledge and develop their skills.
General Requirements:
- RSA Citizen (No dual citizenship).
- 18 – 22 years of age (Gr 12).
- 18 – 26 (3 years Tertiary Qualification or N6) 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, lower arm, neck and face).
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Other Requirements
- Minimum height Females 148cm, Males 155cm and Minimum weight Females 48kg, Males 52kg (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.
How to apply
Hand deliver your application to the nearest recruitment centre or via post at SA Army Recruitment postal: SA Army HQ, Chief Directorate Army Corporate Services Directorate Army Human Resources, Recruitment Section Private Bag X981, Pretoria, 0001
DOWNLOAD TRAINNE APPLICATION FORM HERE
If you have not been contacted by 31 December 2025, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.
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