Here's How You Can Join SANDF


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If you are looking to join the South African National Defence Force, but don't know where to start, this is for you. South Africa has institutions that offer qualifications and training in defence.


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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are always in need of people, so if you are interested in a career in defence, South Africa has number of institutions that allows you to obtain a qualification and training in defence. 

SANDF opportunities include military positions, air forces positions and navy positions. 

The South African National Defence Force Reserves is a voluntary and part-time directorate of the SANDF. The reserves provide guidance, assistance and expertise to our armed forces, and they'll respond to crises that arise.

Joining the reserves gives you the opportunity to serve your country and a chance to provide humanitarian assistance to those in need in time of natural or other disasters.

Your expertise can help improve our country’s defensive needs, and being a reserve gives you the opportunity to travel abroad.

Institutions you can join to work for the SANDF:

  • South African Naval College
  • 68 Air School
  • South African Army Combat Training Centre
  • South African Military Health Services Training Formation

If you looking for a qualification in defence, above are the options that offer more specific qualifications, depending on which field you're interested in. 

For more information on SANDF, visit their website here.






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