SA Army Offers Military Skills Development Programme 2019

South African Army (SA Army) is offering the Military Skills Development Programme 2019 in South Africa. The Military Skills Development System (MSDS) has announced the Latest Military Training Programme 2019-2020 for those candidates who are willing to server in the Military Uniform. The SA Army Jobs and Careers mostly remain available / vacant for the hard working and patriot candidates. It is also worth mentioning here that you may also avail the SA Army Careers and Job Opportunities after having the experience certificate. If you are looking for Military Jobs, you have come to the right place.

It is also pertinent to mention here that after completing the Military Skills Development Programme 2019-2020, you may get more better Jobs in South Africa. It is also worth mentioning that you may get Jobs at SA Army after getting the training certificate from the SA Army. SA Army Military Skills Development Training Programme 2019 will boost your experience level that will be helpful for you in near future. The SA Army Training Programme 2019-2020 should be joined by the interested candidates after having a look on the details and descriptions of the Training Jobs.

SA Army’s Military Skills Development System 2019-20 in South Africa: Army Training Jobs

The South African Army, through its Military Skills Development System (MSDS), is offering young South African citizens an opportunity to serve in uniform over a two-year period. The Military Skills Development System is a two-year voluntary service system with the long term goal of enhancing the SA National Defence Force’s deployment capability.

Successful MSDS candidates will be appointed in a specific mustering and will be called up to a Training Unit, where members will complete their Basic Military Training, specific mustering and functional training in the first year and be utilized or deployed in the second year of the MSDS.

Requirements for SA Army Military Skills Development Programme 2019

  • No dual citizenship be a South African citizen only.
  • Grade 12 Applicants must be between the ages of 18-22 years.
  • Graduates and/or other Tertiary Qualification up to the age of 25 years
  • Successfully completed Grade 12 (preferable with university entrance)
  • Leadership potential
  • Not be area bound
  • Have no criminal offence record or pending cases
  • Comply with medical fitness requirements for appointment in the SANDF
  • Be prepared to serve in uniform, undergo Basic Military and Functional Training

Training:

The SA Army’s mandate focuses on the provisioning of combat ready forces and plays a leading role in landward operations. Training will be decentralized to operational units where members will be appointed to undergo Basic Military Training, mustering training and be deployed as per requirements of the South African Army. Incomplete forms will not be considered. Only applicants who have passed Grade 12 may apply and must not be older than the age as stipulated above on the date of reporting for training.

How to Apply for Military Skills Development Programme 2016 at MSDS South Africa

Closing date is 28 February 2018. If you are interested in the Military Skills Development System in the SA Army, click here to download the 2018 SA Army application form. Please complete the form with the requested documentation and post it to: SA Army HQ, Chief Army Corporate Services, Directorate Army Human Resources, Private Bag X 981, Pretoria, 0001.

Required documentation: Certified copies of ID document, Grade 12 certificate or Post grade 12 qualifications and CV must accompany this application form to SA Army Recruitment, Private Bag X 981, Pretoria, 0001.

N.B. During the selections, the applicants will be subject to Psychometric evaluations; Medical Evaluation; Vetting and Verification of qualifications.

ENQUIRIES AND APPLICATIONS: Administrative enquiries can be directed to the SA Army MSDS Section (012) 355 2130 or (012) 355 1774

Should you not hear from Department of Defence by 31 October 2018 please consider your application unsuccessful.

If you are willing to get SA Army Jobs or Military Jobs in South Africa, you should not miss the chance. You should forward your Military Skills Development Programme Application Form at the first convenient. The 2 Years Training Programme will jump start your career and give you more better jobs and career opportunities after the successful completion of your training.

164 thoughts on “SA Army Offers Military Skills Development Programme 2019”

  1. I had applied for SANDF many times but they never even called me to come for selection actually whats happening in that department hey?

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  2. I am a student doing grade 12 aged 19 and I want to work for SA army next year.My numbers are 0832412157 please help me…

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  3. I do not question the order of the force. but my query is for young applicants like me, who will be finishing grade 12 at the age of 17. the army, is all I have ever dreamt of since childhood. with all due respect, I can not spend a year roaming home because I was too young when I finished school. please get back to me as to inform me if I have anything I can do, to join at 17. even shadowing a senior officer will be good for me. thank you .

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  4. Salutation!!! my name is phindile Maluleke,my dream is to become a soldier.but I don’t have metriculated,I’m only having grade 11. If I’m lucky follow me .

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  5. hey gys i have been apply for many years even till these year of 2015 i did nt get a call it my last chance in this yr.i turn to 23 years this year of 2015 i wish to know when did i get the feed back i wish god can help me im khumbulani zulu from durban

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  6. Hi! I am filling out an application form and there is a field at the top that says: MSDS Application Coupon: SA Army (Ref. No ). what is this vocancy’s reference number?

    Please help ASAP

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  7. could you please send me PDF applocation form..because this form you have included here is not a PDf Form is just a picture ,,i also need a fax number

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  8. Greeting, plz has any one received a call from them (Army)? I jst wish to know when are they gonna start to call successful applicants, thank you

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  9. Good day

    Can someone please contact me to assist me with a application.

    And when the closing date is and I would also like to know is it possible for me to apply now as iam still in matric

    Kindest Regards

    0818609658

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  10. I hav been applying since I was 17-18 since now.even dis year of 2015 and it also my last chance.I hope for the best.coz I wanna serve my country.just want my application to been considered dis tym.plzzz

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  11. I am thato tjale i realy love this career of army and I’m 19 years old this year plzz my contact number is 0822636129

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  12. Hi
    I would like to apply for SA Army in 2016. What do I need to do? I am 19 years old and matriculated in 2014. My goal is to save the nation and I believe SANDF can fulfill my dream. I need assistance so I can act swiftly.

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  13. my name is collen, I have applied for the learnership at the of this year and I was called for an interview and assessment, I wrote a test and passed,I passed my interview, I passed all the medical test and submitted all my documents .they told us to wait for calls since may this year and even now I’m still waiting,the question is when can I expect a call from the sandf.
    Kind regards

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  14. Hi, I also applied for SA army this year, so now I’m waiting for respond, hope I will be selected, cz my willing is to become a SA soldier.

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  15. I’m 21 year old and I have matric and my sudject are planting and strucre steel drawind ‘ mechano technology’ maths ; science; english; and afrikaans (my cell no:0785658269

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  16. Since I apply for army learnership at the age of 18 now i am 22 years old,and nothing happened.I do like to work as SA army, is something that i grow with.I’m waiting to hear from you

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  17. Dear sir/miss

    I’m very interested in the defence force and I would like to be member of SA Army.

    I’m a Grade 11 leaner at Rakoko Senior Secondary.I’m 18 years old and I would like to to be a Soldier after I finish my metric next year.

    Please contact me on this number: 0711234218

    Yours faithful
    Oratile Jeffrey

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  18. Dear Sir/Miss/Mrs

    Am Persley my contact number are 073 530 1977

    am very interested in the defense force I would like to join you ASAP the only challenge am facing is lack of information can you please help

    yours sincerely
    LP Lepulana

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  19. I have applied this year but by the time i was applying i was rewriting my grade 12 after a month i received my results and i hav passed my grade 12 that is after applying with the statement that says i don ot qualify to get

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  20. am a female 20 years old i startes applying in 2013 while i was still in matric..i want 2 join tje army please contact me on 0711952830 please

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  21. am a female 20 years old i started applying in 2013 while i was still in matric..i want 2 join the army please contact me on 0711952830 please

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  22. I’m Paul Philani Zondi, 20 years old I matriculated in 2013, joining the ARMY would be a dream come true since I was a Child I always wanted to be in the ARMY and I wish my application will be successful.

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  23. I’m Paul Philani Zondi, 20 years old I matriculated in 2013, joining the ARMY would be a dream come true since I was a Child I always wanted to be in the ARMY and I wish my application will be successful. My Email address is :PhilaniPaulZondi@gmail.com

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  24. hi am Nomvula am 22 years for now and am turning 23 years at 7 december do i qualify to apply for army learnership that requires age 18-22 ?

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  25. Hi, im Dylan Paulse, 22 years of age. Previously i have applied to the sadf and will do so again this year, the problem is i am turning 23 in May 2016. I would really appreciate it of you can consider my application seeing that i have applied previously when i still qualified for the position. Warmest regards

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  26. can I get the form, because I really want it before the due date. I have been trying to download it but I can not access it.

    Hope to hear from your response anytime soon.

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  27. I’m segofatso and I’m also willing to work in the army, could you please send me the application form so that I can try to apply hope to be considered thanks

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  28. Good day,

    I just completed my matric in 2015. i am very interested in joining the Army. i have been calling the landline provided to no avail. please get back to on noma242@gmail.com or 082 630 5206.

    Your response on the subject will be highly appreciated.

    Kind regards,

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  29. Hi.i have been trying to apply for Army since i was in grade 11 but i never received any response.Now am turning 25 in much.I still want to serve my nation.i want to protect my nation.am a hard worker.please give that chance.Here is my number.

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  30. Hi my name is innocent khoza and I would like to know when will the SANDF application form will be available and where can 1 get em

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  31. i hav jst submitted my form on monday . Am 19 years now i was doing matric last year and i got BACHELORS’ DEGREE . I would like to be in the army . When is the training for 2016 start . My number is 0609594302

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  32. my name is lucky, i Wil be happy if they select me because I my wish to see my self being S.A ARMY or navy cause I need to save the nation , i I’m 20 year old but this year i turn 21 in 10 november an i finish my matric with diploma last year 2015

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  33. Hi i’ve been dreaming to become a soldier since i was at primary school till now and i’m done with my matric so can u guys send application form to register online.i wish oneday wearing soldier clothes doing my job for any help:

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  34. HI I’M NKOSINATHI I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THAT WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET RESPOND’S?…..AFTER 29 FEB 2016 TO OCTOBER OR ONLY OCTOBER

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  35. i so wish to get selected, I’ve been since 2014 then last year they replied then I received a selection letter late aftr a 2wks a test being done .Tell guys that is very painful, by that I tried to call the recruitment office they simply said that I must reapply again.Yoh they dn’t get hw poor our post offices delivery.Guys I’ll pray fr you hope u’l do the same.

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  36. Hi
    My name is Makwena Senosha from Limpopo
    I would like to apply even though closing date has already been reached. I just saw the post today. Am 22 years old , I have Matrix and I really want to be a soldier with all my heart. call me on 0766489751.Army its my 1st priority please

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  37. am Busana am currently studying at MSC business college am doing my national certificate in HR I will would like to join SA army after my diploma

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  38. SINCE I WAS BORN I WAS DREAMING OF BEING A SOLDIER…EVEN NOW I HAVE PASS MY GRADE 12 ,AND STILL WANT TO FULFIL THE DREAM OF BEING A SOLDIER…I WOULD BE GLAND IF MY REQUEST COULD BE TAKEN TO CONSIDERATION…PLEASE SEND ME AN APPLICATION FORM TO 0760553227 VIA(WHATSAPP) OR EMAIL ME TO KENNETHCANNET@GMAIL.COM, I THANK YOU.

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  39. Hi
    I’m Thapelo
    I would like to join the army but I’ve been trying to download the application form unfortunately I couldn’t I just find images of it I would like if I can get the real form
    thank you
    Mr Lekhuleni
    0793887301

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  40. hi I’m tshepo, I would really love join the army to serve my country, i started applying military programme since 2010. still waiting for the respond. dying to join military

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  41. Hi there my name is Thanyani, Just found out that the closing date is the 29th of February, I failed to get 2016 forms downloaded 2015 forms. Is the any chance that I could apply in the middle of the year or even next month if possible.

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  42. i applied for SANDF military i wix god cn show his power by mkng my application forms to be successful as i die to be in this industry

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  43. I have applied but you guys your not reply am just spendind this whole year at home doing nothing but waiting for your respond bcz joing the army is what i wanted since i was young plz am only an 18 years old girl who finished her grade 12 last year

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  44. Good day,I’m Lefa Morris and I did apply for the MSDS,and I did get the S.M.S to go to the selection.I went to the selection in Kimberley 3 SAI B.N and successfully passed the Phsycomatric test,and went through to the medicals.I know that I did well at the medicals too and I’ve been told I’m healthy enough,and I’m also sure I was a success at the Interviews!!BUT I’m having sleepless nights wondering when they are going to send me an S.M.S to confirm that I am through to the Training!! I’m so scared,my family is putting all of their hopes in me!! I’m in so much presure right now it’s killing me!!Please text me on 0719173548 if u are going through what I’m going through!!One more thing,I need to know where I can fax my new weight and hearing test results!I’ve been working hard to be at my best…

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  45. hi, my name is joyce they called me due to the network i did not hear them ………..my phone jst turn off [swicth off] and my heart is painful now .i don’t know what can i do …….i hope maybe the will call me again ……but if the didnt i will have last time to apply next …….no one knows; only god knows want is going to happen # painful heart…#

    All people who applied i wish you luck!

    my email: mathanimj@gmail.com

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    • Hey I also wish to know but a friend of mine was called between October or November last and his at the military school now in Western Cape.please tell me if u get a reply from them.

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  46. Hi guys i’m msila it is my dream to become a SA soldier i hv matric bt i ddn’t got any feedback frm since last year… I applyed again this year hopeful my application will be successful gudluck 2 u guys n god bless my no.0780839781…watsapp tooo tnx

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  47. Hi I’m determine mnisi I’ve also applied for sa army but up to so far I didn’t get a call from em so I don’t know if ma application is unsuccessful or no …….only God knows I’m leave it to him he will as he wish I believe in him.

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    • I’m also waiting for them to contact me,i think they call people before the end of October,please tell me if they have contacted u.

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    • Hey I also applied this year I wish that my application will be successful,Have a good lucky with your application please tell me if you get accepted.

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  48. I would like to join the SA army, i filled the Z83 form the only problem is the reference number…how can i find the reference number

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  49. Hi i would love to join MSDS for 2017, i have a degree and all the requirements, i would like to know of i can still apply at this time of the year and if i can where would i get application form or is it ok to use the one that says closing date is on the 29th of february.. Please help me.

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    • It late now that u can apply the best thing is to wait for next year’s applications to come out then try ur lucky and u must not be above 26 but u can try maybe they might take ur application since u have a higher qualification “Degree”

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  50. Please guys notify us if it happen that you receive a call from SA Army we all want to know if they have started calling applicants.

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  51. i have applied to SA ARMY several times/ different years with a sincere hope that maybe i would be considered. but nop, i have never been called though i submitted everything required. i have matric certificate [ bachelors degree ], south african, no criminal record, now am reaching 23 years of age. i would had loved to have served in uniform but i was denied admission for 3 years.

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  52. I Thero Makgopa I live at Limpopo Phalaborwa I’m looking for a job in SA army I have no parents I lost them when I was 7 years old I need a job to provide my self now I’m doing grade 11 please help me.If there’s any help my contact if 0725647098

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  53. this is my dream to became the soldier.am 20 years old.my number:0722817317.am willing to do what ever it takes to protect my country.I please you to contact me

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  54. Douglas Mahlobo.my number 0722817316.,am 20 years old.inform me if you have information about how to apply or get the form

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  55. Douglas Mahlobo.my number 0722817316.,am 20 years old.inform me if you have information about how to apply or get the form 2016 and 2017.2018.

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  56. My name is Louisai from the W.C and someone please notify us if u have been called thank u. I saw on Facebook that they looking for more people application closes 26 September 2016 I think.

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  57. My name is THABO MOLEFE ….Am a grade 12 learner who real what’s to join the army next year (2017)…Being a Soldier was my dream ever since I was born , I like serving the community as well as my country..Can some body help me to get the application form so that I can persuade my dream

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  58. Hi! I am filling out an application form and there is a field at the top that says: MSDS Application Coupon: SA Army (Ref. No ). what is this post’s reference number?

    Please help ASAP

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  59. Hi,my name is toki marema am 20 years this year and I have applied for sa army I’ve passed my matric I wish I may be called when they respond me on 31 october and please notify me when the posts are available my no:0737037444 thank you.

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  60. i like a career that is challenging and rewardiny. that career is army.
    what time do you start nortifying applicants that their form are successful?

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  61. good day!

    I am Mushiana vhonani, I am currently doing final year of LLB degree. I would like to join the SA ARMY on the part of military law. I am 22 year but I will be having the LLB Degree. notify me on my email address mushianavhonanip@gmail.com

    yours faithfully
    Mushiana V.P

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  62. Hi my name is Thato n I would kindly love to be accepted to be part of the country service protector n fulfill my duties as a protector as I’m currently studiyng @ Aron moeti to qualify for minimum requirements n continue wth my career field.
    My no. 0625367376 /0817723149

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  63. Dear Sir/Madam

    I’m kagisho Vincent Sehemu, I am turning 20 years this year i’vd applied in SANDF early this year I would to hear from you about my application

    Contact Details
    0622672024
    0636913696

    Thank You!

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  64. Greetings . my name is MoTaung Amogelang . I am 19 years old this year and i am still doing grade 12 and with faith i will be one of the South African Amy next year . 0711859401 Call me when you realise the form

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  65. I Thero Makgopa I’m looking for a job in SA army I’m in grade 11 now I don’t have parents if there’s help my contact is 0725647098

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