SAAF Recruitment Process 2024/2025 | How to apply
The SAAF recently announced job openings in their organization. Interested applicants who have long awaited this opportunity should take this opportunity, and apply. If you are interested in a position at SAAF, and you wish to apply. Then read further, as we will be breaking down the process and how you can apply for this role.
Overview of the recruitment
The SAAF, also known as the South African Air Force, has ensured to create an equal opportunity on this one by enabling foreigners to apply and has also ensured the public that the recruitment process will be by who qualifies and not by who knows who.
SAAF has over the years been responsible for the defense of South African especially those defence that involve air strike. To them, the air force isn’t about the planes but those who drive them and make up the course.
Eligibilities for the SAAF
- Applicants must be citizens of South Africa (no dual citizenship).
- Applicants, while applying, must be between the ages of 18 and 22.
- Applicants must have a three-year tertiary qualification (degree, national diploma, or N6 with N4 and N5 prescript), not more than 26.
- Applicants must be medically fit and must pass the SAAF medical conditions.
- Applicants must have finished Grade 12.
- Applicants must be able to relocate on short notice.
- All applicants must not have a criminal history.
- Applicants must be ready to move and take part in deployments.
Selection process
To get selected for the SAAF Recruitment, you need to pass through the following criteria:
Psychometric evaluation
This is to access the aptitude and potential of each applicant.
Selection board
This is the time when the board sits down to decide who gets on the shortlist.
Mental evaluations
The mental state of each applicant would be assessed to see if they were mentally fit.
Criminal record
Each applicant is checked through the country’s crime system to ensure there is no sign of past criminal activities.
Offers of employment
After proper consideration, the job is then offered to those who qualify.
Basic trainings that are to take place
New recruits will undergo training in the following areas:
- Drill
- Military law
- Military ceremonies
- Aid
- Physically training
- Soldiership
Available positions in SAAF
Available position include position in the following areas:
- Aircrew: pilot or navigator
- Aircre -others
- Command and control
- Aviation and control
- Aviation maintenance
- Engineering
- Apprenticeship
- General maintenance
- Support cre
- Reserve squadrons
Step-by-step process on how to apply for the SAAF recruitment
- All applications are done on their official site, https://www.saairforce.co.za/recruitment.
- After clicking, go to the right of the screen, and you will see it listed.
- Choose the position you want, then apply.
- Fill in your details and submit the needed documents.
- After that, you await feedback from them.
Important information about SAAF Recruitment
- Multiple applications will lead to automatic disqualifications.
- Bribing to get recruited is a crime and punishable before the law.
- All applicants must be ready to travel when called.
- All documents used must be authentic.
- Forged documents detected could lead to not only disqualification but also to prison.
Successful Tips for SAAF Recruitment
- Update yourself on information about the forces.
- Keep yourself updated on the site.
- Ensure you are physically fit.
- Ensure you are medically fit, as this could lead to disqualification.
FAQ
Is the recruitment only for South Africans?
No, the application is open to non-South Africans too.
How much are the SAAF staff paid?
Staffs in SAAF are paid around R169–R524.