South African Army Recruitment 2025
Training and Deployment
Recruits will undergo military and functional training during their first year of service. In the second year, they will be deployed based on operational needs and given opportunities to apply their training and enhance their skills.
Application Closing Date: 28 March 2025
General Requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen (No dual citizenship allowed).
- Age Requirements:
- 18 – 22 years old with a completed Grade 12 qualification.
- 18 – 26 years old with a minimum of a 3-year tertiary qualification or N6 certificate.
- Must have successfully completed Grade 12.
- Minimum Admission Point Score (APS) of 17 (excluding Life Orientation).
- Must not have a criminal record or any pending cases.
- Must meet the medical fitness requirements for military service.
- No visible tattoos on the legs, lower arms, neck, or face.
- Applicants will undergo:
- Drug testing
- Psychometric evaluation
- Medical assessments
- Criminal record verification
- Qualification verification
- Pre-screening procedures
Career Opportunities within the SA Army:
- Infantry
- Armour
- Artillery
- Air Defence Artillery
- Military Intelligence
- Defence Intelligence
- Engineering
- Signalers
- Human Resources
- Logistics
- Fire & Rescue
- Hospitality
- Music
- Technical Services
- Military Police
- Ammunition Specialists
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates must submit their applications either by hand delivery to the nearest recruitment center or via postal mail.
Download South African Air Force Form.pdf
Download South African Navy (SAN) Form.pdf
Download South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) Form.pdf
Download South African Army Form.pdf
Postal Address:
SA Army HQ, Chief Directorate Army Corporate Services Directorate Army Human Resources, Recruitment Section Private Bag X981, Pretoria, 0001
Application Closing Date: 28 March 2025
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