South African Air Force Military Skills Development System (MSDS) – 2025 Intake
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, depending on the duration of the functional orientation, they will be deployed where needed and allowed to apply their knowledge and develop their skills.
General Requirements:
- RSA Citizen (No dual citizenship).
- 18 – 22 years of age (Gr 12) Mathematics, Physical Science and English minimum (Level 4).
- 18 – 26 (3 years Tertiary Qualification) when reporting.
- Have no criminal record or pending cases.
- Comply with medical fitness requirements for the appointment
- No Visible tattoos (Legs, Lower Arm, Neck and Face).
- Physical Fitness Test will be conducted during selections.
PILOT / NAVIGATOR requirements:
- Admission Point Score (APS) of 20 and above, excl Life Orientation.
- Members with Commercial Pilots License (CPL) not older than 24 years when reporting, completed Gr 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science and English minimum (Level 4).
- No Hearing Impairment (No hearing aid).
- Have 6/6 eye vision (No contact lenses or corrective lenses or surgery).
Required measurements:
- Minimum Height – 160 cm, Maximum Height – 190 cm
- Minimum Weight – 53 kg, Maximum Weight – 102 kg
ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS:
- Admission Point Score (APS) of 35, excl Life Orientation (LO).
TECHNICAL TRADE REQUIREMENTS:
- Admission Point Score (APS) of 20, excl Life Orientation (LO).
Other Requirement:
- Applicants will be subjected to drug testing, fitness, Psychometric and medical evaluation, verification of Criminal record, prescreening and verification of Qualifications.
How to apply:
SA Air Force General MSDS Application 2025.pdf
Hand deliver the application to the nearest recruitment centre
or via post:
SA Air Force Base Swartkop (West)
Recruitment Section
Private Bag X05, Valhalla
Pretoria, 0001
Closing date: 15 March 2024