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Application for Military Skills Development System (MSDS) – 2026 Intake

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Background

Biographical information 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 Point 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)

Select one of the following careers in Support Careers:

Communications Operator (Gr 12 with Mathematics essential Level 4 or Maths Literacy Level 5)
Fire Fighter (Gr 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science essential Level 3)
Human Resources Clerk (Gr 12)
Hospitality Services (Gr 12)
Material Support Clerk (Admin, Supply) (Gr 12)
Military Legal Practitioner (Gr 12 with LLB/Bachelor of Law)
Protection Services (Gr 12)
Material Support Clerk Admin (Technical – Mathematics essential)
Flight Operations Management (Gr 12 with Mathematics Level 4 or Maths Literacy Level 5)
Military Intelligence (Gr 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science and Geography Level 3)
Military Police (Gr 12)

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Other Requirements

Applicants will be subjected to drug testing, Psychometric and medical evaluation, verification of Criminal record, pre-screening and verification of Qualifications.

How to apply:

DOWNLOAD THE MSDS FORM HERE

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

Enquiries: Tel: 012 351 4126/4173/41572

If you have not been contacted by 31 December 2025, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Due Date: 28 March 2025