South African Military Skills Development System 2025/2026

The South African Defence 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, depending on the duration of the functional orientation, they will be deployed where needed and given opportunity to apply their knowledge and develop their skills.

How to apply MSDS 2025

Interested applicants should

to Download the following forms depending on your interest:

a South African Air Force

b. South African Air Force General

c. South African Army

d. South African Military Health Service (SAMHS)

e. South African Navy

Forms may be submitted at the regional offices address listed in the DMY website link above.

Applicants should take note that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) does not have any online application system. Forms can also be obtained from the offices address listed in the DMY link above.

Closing Date: March 28 2025