Navy Requirements In South Africa

The Navy Military Skills Development programme is a two-year voluntary service system. Recruits are required to sign up for a period of two years during which they will receive military training and further functional training. If you are looking forward to being in the South African Navy uniform, there are specific requirements that you must meet up with one of the categories.

a) All applications must comply with the following:

  • South African Citizen (Relinquish any other citizenship)
  • Proof of criminal records by the Criminal Record Bureau for verification
  • Not be area bound
  • Preferably single
  • Compulsory medical fitness (applicants will have to undergo the prescribed SANDF military health examination)
  • Be free from physical disabilities and not suffer from claustrophobia or a fear of heights
  • Compulsory psychometric test with proof

b) Minimum requirements for applicants with Matric/Grade 12 only:

  • Combat applicants aged between the age of 18 and 22 must have completed Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science with at least Level 4 or both subjects.
  • Engineering and Technical applicants aged between 18 and 22 must have completed Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science with at least Level 4 for both subjects.
  • Support applicants aged between 18 and 22 must have completed Grade 12.

c) Requirements for Graduates:

  • Graduates applicants aged between 18 and 26 must have a completed Grade 12 with a Degree, National Diploma, or N6 with Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical, Marine, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Have completed the National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Being one of the South African Marines is not easy; applications complying with the minimum requirement will be subjected to further screening. After that, the shortlisted candidates are identified are then invited to go through the selection process.

What subjects are needed to become a Navy in South Africa?

Engineering and Technical applicants aged between 18 and 22 must have completed Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science with at least Level 4 for both subjects. Support applicants aged between 18 and 22 must have completed Grade 12.

How much does SA Navy earn per month?

The average SANDF monthly salary ranges from approximately R 10 163 per month for Clerk to R 17 872 per month for Technical Officer.