South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) Skills Development System (MSDS) – 2025 Intake

South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) Skills Development System (MSDS) – 2025 Intake

The South African Military Health Service (SAMHS), 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).
• 18 – 26 (3 years Tertiary Qualification) when reporting.
• Admission Point Score (APS) of 24 and above, excluding 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).
• Physical Fitness Test will be conducted during selections.

Select one of the following fields of interest:

• Patient Administration.
• Logistics
• Medical Support Operations.
• Dog Handler
• Counter Intelligence
• Corporate Communication
• Human Resource
• Chemical Biological Radiation Defence
• Environmental Health
• Musician
• Dental Assistant
• Nursing Diploma
• Auxiliary Nursing
• Emergency Care Assistant

Other Requirements:

Applicants will be subjected to drug testing, fitness, Psychometric and medical evaluation, verification of Criminal record, prescreening and verification of Qualifications.

How to apply:

SAMHS MSDS Application 2025.pdf

Hand deliver your application to the nearest recruitment centre

or via post at the SAMHS postal address:
SAMHS Recruitment Office – Department of Defence
Private Bag X102
Centurion, Pretoria, 0046