The SA Air Force MSDS 2026 at South African Department of Defence

• 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.
• Successfully completed Grade 12.
• Admission Point Score (APS) of 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)