Considering that several key positions in the Department of Defence have been vacant for an extended period of time (details furnished), and that the term of the Chief SA National Defence Force was extended beyond the 65-year age limit, (a)
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Appointment of Chief Defence Reserves (C Def Res) at Major-General level
The SANDF is identifying a suitable candidate to be appointed as Chief Defence Reserves (C Def Res) at the level of a Major-General. The exact appointment date will be confirmed after additional names are confirmed.
- Who it is for
- potential candidate(s) for the Chief Defence Reserves (C Def Res) Major-General appointment
- How to act on it
- The SANDF is identifying a suitable candidate internally; the document does not describe an application route for the public.
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The SANDF is currently in the process of identifying a suitable candidate to be appointed as C Def Res, at the level of a Major-General. There are already some of the names received from where the most suitable candidate can be identified. The exact date for the appointment of C Def Res will be confirmed aft/itional names are confirmed.
Recruitment process for Secretary for Defence (Director-General) post
The Department of Defence and Military Veterans is running a recruitment process to fill the Secretary for Defence (Director-General) vacancy, including advertising the post, re-advertising it, and seeking Cabinet approval. The Minister intends to fill the post as soon as Cabinet approval is obtained.
- Who it is for
- potential candidates for the Secretary for Defence (Director-General) post
- How to act on it
- The post is advertised (first with a closing date of 6 December 2024, then re-advertised with a closing date of 12 December 2025). Candidates would apply through the advertised recruitment process.
- Closes
- 12 December 2025
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The post was advertised with a closing date of 6 December 2024. However the process of filling this vacancy could not be concluded due to administration challenges and the Minister of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) advised MOD MV to re-advertise the post. As advised by the MPSA, the post was re-advertised with a closing date of 12 December 2025.
Advertisement and recruitment for Chief Financial Officer (CFO) post
The Department of Defence and Military Veterans will publish an advertisement for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) post, close it on 3 April 2026, then hold Selection Committee meetings starting 13 April 2026 and interviews before the end of April 2026. A Cabinet Memorandum is intended to be submitted to MPSA not later than 29 May 2026.
- Who it is for
- potential candidates for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) post
- How to act on it
- Apply through the advertised CFO recruitment process once the advertisement is published; then selection will proceed via Selection Committee meetings and interviews.
- Closes
- 3 April 2026
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It is the intention of the MOD MV that the advertisement will be published on 13 March 2026 and close on 3 April 2026. Selection Committee meetings shall commence on 13 April 2026 and interviews take place before the end of April 2026.
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S NW434
Key Takeaways
- NW434
- MPSA
- defence
- military
- veterans
- minister
Dates
Opening Date
17 March 2026