Department of defence vacancies

Dept of Defence: Youth Traineeship Programme

The one year academic programme will commence in January at a training facility in Gauteng (Ekhurhuleni College). Accommodation, meals, study aids, stationary and pocket money will be provided to the learners.
Must at least be 18 years of age but not older than 22 and must have completed Grade 12
up to 25 years of age and must be completed grade 12 ith a 3 years tertiary qualification
Leadership Potential
Not area bound
No criminal Record

Download Application Form for the Youth Foundation Traineship Programme

SA Navy Traineeship Programme Programme

The MSD programme is a two-year voluntary service system. Recruits are required to sign up for a period of two years, during which they will receive military training and further functional training in a specific field, eg Combat Operators, Support services, Submarine operators etc in their first year of service. During the second year of service, depending on the duration of their functional orientation, they will be deployed where needed and given the opportunity to apply their
knowledge and develop their skills.

South African citizen
Age between 18 and 22
Currently in Grade 12 or completed
will benefit your application
Preferably single
Not area bound
Engineering and Technical applicants must have completed Grade 12 must have completed Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science with at least level 3 for both subjects
Graduate applicants aged between 18 and 26 must have a completed Grade 12 with a Degree / National Diploma or N6 with Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical, Marine, or Electrical Engineering

Download Application Form for SA Navy Traineeship Programme

SA Air Force Traineeship Programme

South African citizen
Age between 18 and 22 (Graduate applicants the maximum age of 22 – 25 years in possession of N4 – N6 — Technical)
Passed Mathematics and Physical Science Level 3
Comply with medical fitness requirements for pilot training in the SA Air Force

Download Application Form for SA Air Force Traineeship Programme

SA Army Air Force Traineeship Programme

The MSD programme is a two-year voluntary service system. Recruits are required to sign up for a period of two years, during which they will receive military training and further functional training. Further functional training include a wide variety of options varying from specialized musterings such as Engineering to general support musterings such as Material Support Clerks. The MSD system allows the member to adapt to the military way of life. Towards the end of the second year, (unless otherwise indicated) the member will be given the opportunity to indicate whether he or she would like to extend the contract or leave the Air Force. An extension of the contract will mainly depend on the member’s performance over the two years and the availability of posts in the relevant functional field. Members who do not extend their two year service contract, will serve in the Reserve Force (part-time) after completion of the initial two-year period.

Members with Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) with minimum 300 flying hours and not older than 26 years of age with no Maths and Science required
26 years if in possesion of a degree with level 4 Maths and Science
18 -24 years – completed Grade 12 or Equivalent (university entrance) Maths and Science minimum level 4
English Level 4
Mathematics and Physical Science (N4 to N5 minimum – 60%; N6 or 1st year university of technology or university mim 50%)
Unmarried
Not area bound
No record of a serious criminal offence or offences
Comply with medical fitness requirements for appointment in the SANDF
Comply with all the prescribed requirements for appointment in the SANDF

Download Application Form for SA Army Air Force Traineeship Programme

SA Army Intelligence Traineeship Programme

The MSD programme is a two-year voluntary service system with the long-term goal of enhancing the SA National Defence Force’s deployment capability. Recruits are required to sign up for a period of two years, during which they will receive Basic and Functional Military Training in their first year of service. Recruits wishing to join the Special Forces can complete any of the other Services’ MSD programmes during the first year. During the second year of service potential candidates will attend the Special Forces Basic Training Cycle.

South African citizen
Age between 18 and 22 (graduates 26)
Currently in Grade 12 or completed
Not area bound
No record of serious criminal offence or offences
Preferably single
Comply with medical fitness requirements for appointment in the SANDF

Download Application Form for SA Army Intelligence Traineeship Programme

SA Army Military Health Traineeship Programme

The SAMilitary Health Service does not offer “bursaries” as do companies in the private sector. Instead selected candidates are required to join the SANDF on a contract basis. This necessitates the successful completion of prescribed military courses during the first year of the contract, whereafter the contract will be extended if selected, followed by studies at selected tertiary institutions and continued service in the SANDF for the remainder of the contract period.

MBChB → Grade 12 Grade 12, English Level 6, Mathematics Level 6, Life Science Level 6, Physical Science Level 6, Life Science Level 6

Emergency Care Technician Programme → Grade 12, English Level 4, Mathematics Level 4, Life Science Level 4, Physical Science Level 4

Nursing Diploma (Four year) → Grade 12, English Level 4, Mathematics Level 4, Life Science Level 4

Download Application Form for Health Service Traineeship Programme