The South African Air Force invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Military Skills Development System (MSDS) intake for 2026. The closing date for applications is the 28th March 2025
BACKGROUND:
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. 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.
- Admission Paint Score (APS) 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)
Other Requirements:
Applicants will be subjected to drug testing, Psychometric and medical evaluation, verification of Criminal record, prescreening and verification of Qualifications.
The following are SUPPORT CAREERS one can choose from
- Communications Operator (Gr 12 with Mathematics essential Level 4 or Maths Literacy Level S)
- Fire Fighter (Gr 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science essential Level 3)
- Human Resources Clerk (Gr 12)
- Hospitality Services (Gr 12)
- Material Support Clerk (Gr 12)
- Radar Reporting Operator (Mathematics Level 4 or higher)
- Protection Services (Gr 12)
- Material Support Clerk Admin (Gr 12)
- Flight Operations Management (Gr 12 with Mathematics Level 4 or
- Maths Literacy Level 5)
- Defence Intelligence (Gr 12 with Bachelor’s pass, English Level 4,
- Mathematics and Physical Science Level 4, Geography and History Level 4)
- Military Police (Gr 12)
APPLICATIONS:
Attach your CV and Copies of ID, Matric Certificate (only Statement of results for 2023 will be accepted) and Tertiary Qualifications.
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
DOWNLOAD THE SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE APPLICATION FORM HERE
CLOSING DATE: 28 MARCH 2025
If you have not been contacted by 31 December 2025, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.
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