SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE MILITARY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM (MSDS) 2/13/2018

AIM To give an overview of Career Opportunities in the South African National Defence Force 2/13/2018

SCOPE MSDS Entry Requirements South African Army South African Air Force South African Navy South African Military Health Services Chaplain Services Defence Reserves Questions 2/13/2018

MSDS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Must be between the age of 18-22 with only Gr 12 Must be between the age of 18-26 with post Gr 12 qualification Must be a South African citizen Be preferably single Must not be area bound Must be medically fit No criminal offence 2/13/2018

GRADUATES MSDS PROCESS Do not undergo psychometric evaluation Only medical examination, Finger prints and mustering interview Still undergo normal MSDS Programme: Basic Military Training Corps Training Same principles applies as for GR 12 when considered for CSS contract May be considered for officer training if the candidate meets the requirements 2/13/2018

SA ARMY Mechanised Infantry 2/13/2018

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The SA Army consist of the following careers: COMBAT SA Infantry SA Artillery SA Air Defence Artillery SA Armour 2/13/2018

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES COMBAT SUPPORT SA Engineer SA Intelligence SA Signal Ammunition 2/13/2018

SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE 2/13/2018

PILOT OR NAVIGATOR Combat Helicopter Transport and Maritime Minimum academic requirements: Passed Grade 12 with English as a passed subject; Mathematics and Physical Science are compulsory, to be passed on NSC level 4 or higher 2/13/2018

COMMAND AND CONTROL Air Traffic Controller Mission Controller Telecommunications Operator Minimum academic requirements: Passed Grade 12 with English as a passed subject; Mathematics (compulsary) and/or Physical Science (optional) to be passed on NSC level 4 or higher Higher grade with a D-symbol and/or standard grade with at least a C-symbol 2/13/2018

ENGINEER Aeronautical Electronic Industrial Mechanical Civil Minimum academic requirements: Passed Grade 12 with English as a passed subject; Mathematics and Physical Science to be passed on NSC level 6 or higher 2/13/2018

APPRENTICE Air Systems Ground Systems Apprentice training are offered in the following fields: Mechanical Trade ElectronicTrade Electrical Trade General Support Trade 2/13/2018

SUPPORT MUSTERINGS Transport Protection (including Physical Training Instructors) Minimum academic requirements: Passed Grade 12 with English as a passed subject 2/13/2018

Submarine Inshore Patrol Offshore Patrol Hydrography Combat Support THE SOUTH AFRICAN NAVY Frigate Submarine Inshore Patrol Offshore Patrol Hydrography Combat Support 2/13/2018

WHAT IS THE NAVY ABOUT? The SA Navy is the service that contributes to the maritime safety, security and welfare of SA in times of peace and war The SA Navy uses Ships and Submarines to achieve its objectives The SA Navy has acquired technologically advanced frigates and submarines that need young men and women to operate 2/13/2018

Navy Headquarters SAS SALDANHA SAS WINGFIELD Naval Stations Fleet Command 2/13/2018 Naval College 17

COMBAT OFFICER/OPERATOR Combat Officers/Operators are the fighting core of the Navy and execute the Navy’s main function - Maritime Warfare Combat Operators includes Radar Operators, Communication ratings, Gunners, Divers, Mine Counter Measures Operators, Maritime Reaction Squadron and Operational Boat Squadron operators Combat Officers command the Navy’s Ships/Submarines and lead the Navy’s combat elements Requirements. At east Level 4 in Mathematics and Physical science for Officers, and a pass for Operators. 2/13/2018

                          ENGINEERS They render important support to the combat element by means of maintaining operational ships/ submarines in a continuous state of readiness This is achieved through maintenance and modernization of existing weapons, electronic and propulsion systems and the design and development of new systems Requirements: NSC Level 6 Mathematics and Physical Science 2/13/2018

TECHNICAL Naval Technical Officers: work closely with the Engineering Officers Non commissioned officers: includes ammunition, mechanical, electrical, survival equipment and instrument fitters etc Requirements: NSC level 3 for NCO’s and level 4 for officers in Mathematics and Physical Science 2/13/2018

SOUTH AFRICAN MILITARY HEALTH SERVICE

ROLE OF SAMHS To provide medical health service support to the Department of Defence 2/13/2018

STUDY OPPORTUNITIES MBCHB (Medicine) The degree qualifies successful students to be medical doctors After the completion of the degree Medical officers are employed in Military Hospitals, Sickbays, and Clinics including rural areas SAMHS deploy doctors for support to military operational deployment including peacekeeping in Africa 2/13/2018

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Grade 12 with university exemption Math's – Level 5 Physical Science – Level 5 Biology – Level 5 English – Level 5 Minimum APS – 35 Academic institution: University of Pretoria and University of Limpopo 2/13/2018

FOUR YEAR NURSING DIPLOMA Requirements Grade 12 with at least 6 subjects, Life Sciences and English level 4 and APS OF 24 Done at SAMHS Nursing College 2/13/2018

TWO YEAR ENROLLED NURSE Grade 12 with at least 6 subjects and English Done at SAMHS Nursing College 2/13/2018

CLINICAL ASSOCIATE A clinical associates assesses patients, makes diagnoses, prescribes appropriate treatment and undertakes minor surgical procedures under the supervision of physicians Academic requirements: Grade 12 with university exemption Math's – Level 4 Physical Science – Level 4 English – Level 4 Minimum APS – 25 Academic institution: University of Pretoria and University of Witwatersrand 2/13/2018

SUPPORT CAREERS The following general opportunities are also offered at SAMHS: Animal health Patient Administration Physical Training Instructor Chemical, Biological Radiation and Defence Pharmacy Assistance Health Informatics 2/13/2018

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE – SUPPORTING CAREERS 2/13/2018

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Human Resources Logistics Technical SUPPORT Human Resources Logistics Technical Hospitality Services Fire fighting Military Band 2/13/2018

MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Passed Grade 12 with English passed subject – Level 4 2/13/2018

QUESTIONS 2/13/2018

Chaplain Service

ROLE OF THE CHAPLAIN SERVICE Support service in the DOD Represent most of the major religions Provides specialised religious advice Planning direction and advice on spiritual and moral support Religious ministry direction and guidance Covenantal relationship 2/13/2018

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 18 to 40, and RSA citizen Theological Degree or NQF 7 equivalent qualification Good standing with the church/religious body Drivers licence   2/13/2018

QUESTIONS 2/13/2018