Military Academies in South Africa
South African Military Academy
SA Army Combat Training Centre
How to Qualify and Become a South African Soldier
To be eligible for the MSDS program, you must be a South African citizen;
Be between the ages of 18 and 22 (graduates up to the age of 26);
Be actively pursuing or have finished the National Senior Certificate (Grade 12);
Not be restricted to a specific geographical area;
Have no prior criminal record;
Ideally, you should be unmarried.
What are the prerequisites for attending military school?
A thorough education is required for success in any branch of military school in South Africa. It is preferable to have a high school diploma. Candidates with a GED (General Education Development) certificate are eligible to enroll; however, their options may be limited by several Services.
What do South African soldiers get paid?
What is the salary of the South African National Defence Force?
The South African National Defence Force pays its employees R257,705 per year. Average annual salaries in the South African National Defence Force range from R131,050 to R494,587.
How long does military training last?
Basic Combat Training (BCT) in the Army lasts nine weeks. This period does not include time spent in reception or time spent on job training if you attend an OSUT unit, which combines basic training and job training into a single course.
Is military school free of charge?
You can attend Military School for FREE. Because most free military academies are actually public high schools, they are only available to residents of the area where the military academy is located. Magnet schools are another name for them. They are known as charter schools in other places.
Is attending military school a punishment?
Military education is not for the faint of heart. At the same time, military school is not intended to make life difficult for those who are assigned to it. Instead, it is intended to bring out the best in individuals who are lucky enough to attend. Attending military school is a privilege, not a punishment.
