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How to become a Soldier in South Africa
How to join SANDF

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[empire-classfirenationbatt]

I'm currently serving in the army infantry. The video is accurate and well put together. I'm glad you made it because not many others, including the SANDF itself, doesn't really give out resources to find out more about what it means and what it takes to join. So thank you.

[Nikolizky]

This video is accurate, what you didn’t mention though is that after basic training one can get a bursary and go back to university.
I’m now working at an offshore oil refinery rig, 4000km away from South Africa, it was the SA Army that sent me to university at zero costs to me, and enabled me to be here today.
It all started at 3 Sai Battalion one January 20th day when I started with my basic training.

[socks.the.oneonly]

I’m currently 17 and have another year of school left, I’m pretty sure about going to uni and know what I want to study but I feel like joining the military will be good for me.I’m quite an athletic, physical person so the idea of training is exciting and (coming from years of martial arts) I’m all for learning and applying the discipline needed.I’ve been watching SANDF videos all the time to get a better grasp of what I’ll be getting myself into.


So thank you for the informative video.

[YoungLion]

I applied after school ...now im glad they didnt reply

Please do a video for military medicine in south africa specifically.

[nomsaaphane]

My son applied last year and they didn't call him and they said he qualifies. His year again he went the guy that was assisting him to apply was shocked why he wasn't called cause he qualifies he even gave him the Navy application to fill we waiting to see if they'll call him this year and that's his passion to serve his Country

[AndyK-zb]

Youth in South Africa is 16 to 35, what difficulties does a 30 year old have that he or she couldn't do. Look at high performance sports you will see a 30 year old. It's limiting people from exploring other career choices first then ending up in military.

[callsignATLS]

You forgot to say, don't be white is a requirement and also no tattoos

[tsebomoloi]

Im applied 3 years ago. Im glad they didnt respond

[zodwatulumane]

18-22 what do they know. I would think SA needs to review their age requirement and maybe look at other countries like USA that has known and working Army personnel.

[sifisonkonzo]

I have been applying since 2016 no luck

[anonymous-gbo]

So can i apply if i have an NQF level 5

[keshengovender]

I have heard that i can join the army with a grade 10 lvl education
I really want to join the army and i only have a grade 10 and i did a mechanical engineering trade course i didnt pass it and just got a qcto
Is there any way for me to join the army?

[lusandalewis]

So here is the thing. I want to join the army. I just realized that it is what I actually want to do. I will be 27 years in June next year. Since applications are always released on January, which means I will still be 26 years old by then. Will I be right if I say I'm still eligible to apply? Like i'm qualified?. I'm in possession of 4 years Tertiary qualification.

I just want to be sure on whether am I still qualified or not. Anyone with a better understanding of military recruitment 🙏

[KonradvonHotzendorf]

Still laughing at SANDF not being able to get into a military truck

[artseumd]

I am a South African man, 23 years old, and I want to do some form of military, Im thinking reservist, but I don’t know how long it lasts to complete, or how to even apply, any help would be appreciative

[deepmuyekatjenko]

True i just come from 8 SAI BN UPINGTON For medical, Career opportunities, Interview

[SiyamthandaPrince-qgvu]

is their anyway you can join the army without grade 12?

[qaadia]

im 17 and i want to join the military but I want to know if I can still get accepted into uni after serving. or if its best to first go to uni and then military. All i know is that i still want to go you university after

[pie-master]

If I go to university and I get out of University by 24 or 25 years of age, can I still go join the permanent force?