SA Navy Military Skills Development Programme | The Military Skills Development System is the main training programme for young people who want to join the SA military. The two year programme is an excellent opportunity to serve in uniform over a period of two years. It includes full training and support in the chosen occupation in one of the arms of the military. The SA Navy are recruiting for submariners and divers – then in a separate programme are recruiting Combat, Engineering, Technical and Support staff.
Sa Navy Military Skills Development Programme 2022
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 (no dual citizenship)
- Have no record of criminal offences
- Comply with medical fitness requirements for appointments in the SANDF
- Matric statement of results for 2019 and before will not be accepted (Matric certificate is required)
- Preferably single
- Not area bound
Download Application Forms:
Application form for Submariners and Divers
Application form for Combat, Engineering, Technical and Support
