Applications Open for the South African Air Force Training Programme (2026 Intake)
Applications Open for the South African Air Force Training Programme (2026 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, they will be deployed where needed and given opportunity to apply their knowledge and develop their skills
General Requirements:
- RSA Citizen (No dual citizenship).
- 18 – 22 years old (Must have Grade 12 or higher)
- 18 – 26 years old (Must have a 3 years tertiary qualification or N6)
- Admission Point Score (APS) 17 and above excl 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)
How to Apply
Download SA Air Force Application Form (Support Careers)
Download SA Air Force Application Form (Pilot / Navigator, Engineering, Technical Trades)
Hand Deliver to the nearest recruitment centre
or
Via Post at:
SA Air Force Base Swartkop (West), Recruitment Section
Private Bag X05,
Valhalla, Pretoria
0001,
Closing Date: Friday 28th of March 2025
NB. If you have not been contacted by 31 December 2025, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.
