SOUTH AFRICAN NAVY DIVERS RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR 2024 HAS STARTED: ENDS 30 MAY 2023

The South African National Defense Force is searching for potential SA Navy divers who are below 26 years and can be able to swim 300 meters freestyle.

To qualify for the recruitment requirements, you should be able to do the following during the assessment day:

• 300 meters freestyle swim
• 2.4-kilometers run in under 13 minutes
• 40 push-ups, 50 sit-ups, and seven pull-ups
• 25m under-water swim and 50m weight-belt swim
• 50m snorkel swim
• 50m swim with a diving mask full of water

Should you be successful with the assessment, you will then join the 2024 Military Skills Development Intake.

REQUIREMENTS/CRITERIA

• South African
• 18 – 22 years old
• Matric with pure Maths
• If you are older than 22, you should hold a tertiary qualification and be 26 years or younger

On the day of the assessment, you should bring the following with you:

• Swimming costume
• Clothes for physical training
• Water bottle with water

Recruitment process and assessments will take place in the following areas across the country at 10:00 am:

Gauteng: –24 until 26 April, Hill Crest Swimming Pool, Hatfield
– 27 until 28 April, Pimville Swimming Pool, Soweto

Free State: 01 – 02 May, Bloemanda Swimming Pool, Bloemfontein

Northern Cape: 04 – 05 May, Karen Muir Swimming Pool

North West: 08 until 09 May, Potchefstroom Public Swimming Pool

Limpopo: 11 until 12 May, Town Swimming Pool Polokwane

Mpumalanga: 15 until 16 May, Van Riebeck Swimming Pool, Nelspruit

Western Cape: 29 until 30 May, SA Navy Diving School