Sandf Navy Application Form (Full Guide) 2022

The South African Navy is one of the most capable naval forces in the African region, with advanced operating units of battleships, submarines, patrol craft, and auxiliary vessels, as well as a marine force of over 7000 soldiers.

The South African Navy’s primary mission is to maintain, defend, and participate in counter-piracy operations, fisheries protection, search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement for the benefit of South Africa and its international allies.

The South African Navy Traineeship / Learnership, which is part of the South African Military Skills Development System (MSDS), provides young South African citizens with the opportunity to serve in the MSDS for two years as a Submariner or Diver. The voluntary service system attempts to provide young South Africans with the necessary skills to participate in the open market.

Young recruits will receive Military Training as well as Functional Training during the course of two years of training. Recruits will be deployed in the second year and given the opportunity to put their knowledge and talents into practice.

For the selection procedure, applicants will be subjected to Psychometric Testing, Medical Evaluation, Criminal Record Vetting, and Qualification Verification. Diver applicants will be needed to pass a swimming test.

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Who Can Apply?

Anyone who is a South African citizen with a Matric Certificate or a Graduate who wishes to become a Diver or Submariner.

General Minimum Requirements:

South African Citizen (No dual citizenship)
Matric Certificate (No transcripts)
Have an Admission Points Score (APS) of 20 – 24, excluding Life Orientation
No criminal record
Not area bound
Preferably single
Comply with the Medical fitness requirement for appointments in the SANDF

Minimum Requirements for Submariner Applicants:

Applicants between 18yrs and 22yrs
Must have completed Maths and Physical Science: At least level 4 for both subjects
Comply with the Medical fitness requirement for appointments in the SANDF
Free from physical disability and not suffer from claustrophobia or fear of heights
Willingness to be exposed to water activities

Minimum Requirements for Diver Applicants:

Applicants between 18yrs and 22yrs
Must have completed Maths and Physical Science: At least level 4 for both subjects
Comply with the Medical fitness requirement for appointments in the SANDF
Free from physical disability and not suffer from claustrophobia or fear of heights
Be a strong swimmer and willing to take part in general water activities and Pass the SA
Navy swimming evaluation

Application Requirements:

Certified copy of ID Document
Certified copy of Matric certificate
Certified copies of Highest qualifications (Degree, National Diploma, or N6 with Trade Test, transcripts of N4 and N5)
A short CV

How To Apply?

Complete the Application form and mail it to the SA Navy Headquarters Recruitment Centre, together with all relevant papers.

How do I become a member of the South African Navy? After you’ve reviewed all of the requirements, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to apply for a job with the Navy.

Visit the Department of Defense’s official website.

Download the SA navy application form or the SANDF application form

Submit your following documents with your application form:

A valid copy of your ID card or proof of identification

A copy of your grade 12 certificate

Your up-to-date curriculum vitae

A certificate of your highest academic qualification obtained so far

Recruitment applications process closing date of the form is February of each year, which means that every time you want to apply, you have to be fast about it.