Namibian Defence Force Air Force Recruitment 2024-2025



Namibian Defence Force Air Force Recruitment

NDF Air force Recruitment

NB. The Namibian Defence force is yet to commence its 2024-2025 recruitment. Below is the last recruitment conducted by NDF

The Air Force needs people with the following requirements:
a. Namibian Citizen.
b. 20 -40 years old

The Namibian Air Force has gone through transformation since its establishment in 1994 as NDF Air Wing. The Air Force drastically grew in terms of personnel and equipment. At the formation of the Air Wing, two squadrons were established namely: VR-1 SQN and Helicopter SQN. These squadrons formed up the basic operational structure of the Air Wing.

The Air Wing was commissioned into the Namibian Air Force by His Excellency Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, the then President of the Republic of Namibia and Commander-In-Chief of the Namibian Defence Force on the 13 March 2005 with retrospect to 23 June 2002.

Mission

The mission of the Namibian Air Force is to defend the territorial air space of Namibia, ensuring that it is respected at all times, participate in land and naval operations, and render support to Civil Authorities and Civil Power in peace and war time.

Vision

To project air power that is on par with the best in the region.

1.      What are recruitment criteria to join the NDF?

The requirements for recruitment into the NDF have changed over a time. Since 1995 until recently, the requirements for academic qualifications were grade 10 and above for soldiers and Grade 12 and above for officers. However, these requirements were changed in 2015 due to the nature of contemporary warfare.

The Requirements Criteria are:

Subject to section 7(2) of the Defence Act (Act No.1 of 2002), no person is eligible for the enrolment in the Defence Force in a permanent or temporary capacity unless such person:

a.Is a Namibian citizen.

b.    Is not less than 18 and not more than 25 years.

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c.    Has passed grade 12 having obtained the points as per advertisement.

d.    Have no criminal record.

e.    Meets the required standard of medical fitness determined by the Chief of the Defence Force for the mustering, service of duties for which he or she is about to be enrolled.

f.     Has the other attributes and qualifications which in the opinion of the Chief of the Defence Force are required for his or her training or necessary for the execution of the duties or services which he or she may be required to perform.

The Chief of the Defence Force must assess the eligibility of every applicant for enrolment in the Defence Force and may in exceptional circumstances, when making such assessment relax the requirements concerning age, medical fitness and the educational requirements for permanent or temporary enrolment in the Defence Force.

From time to time, the Chief of the Defence Force may recruit candidates who may not necessarily meet requirements due to the directive from Cabinet (eg. Previous disadvantage community, marginalised community and children of the liberation struggle etc). Every time the Namibian Defence Force recruits, a new Recruitment Board is appointed to oversee the recruitment process. This is a quality assurance mechanism that ensures balance and equal representation of all 14 regions in Namibia.

The requirements are as such because, soldiers are expected to plan, lead and operate sophisticated weapons systems due to the constantly changing technologies. They are therefore not only operators of weapon systems but must also intelligently apply their minds to everything they are doing and the environment they are working in.

These challenges are even greater for Namibia because the NDF is a young defence force and as such it relies on assistance from other countries, in terms of specialised training or acquisition of military equipment. Members of the NDF are also expected to operate jointly with the soldiers of other nations in assistance of a neighbour or in Peace Support Operations. They are therefore expected to have the necessary training to enable them to operate effectively.

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It must be understood that the NDF was not meant to provide employment, but it was established with a mission to “Defend the territorial integrity of the Republic of Namibia and protect its people and their properties”. The NDF can only accomplish this mission if it has the right human capital and material resources in place at the right time. Those who do not meet the requirements of the NDF are therefore advised and encouraged to try other fields of their choice and interests.

FAQ

2.      What are the criteria for promotion in the NDF?

Promotion in the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is done in accordance with the criteria set in the Namibian Defence Force Personnel Policies. There are two categories of servicemen in the military: commissioned and non-commissioned officers. As such criteria in terms of their promotion differ in some instances. According to the NDF Promotion Policy, promotion is governed by the following criteria:

(1) Recommendation. To qualify for the next rank, a commissioned or non-commissioned officer must be recommended for promotion in his/her annual confidential report.

(2) Military Qualifications. These will differ between each Arm of Service (Namibian Army, Air Force and the Navy) and will include passing applicable qualification courses stipulated in the NDF Promotion Policy.

(3) Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant. When an officer successfully completes 18 months service in the rank of Second Lieutenant, he or she is automatically promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. An officer who fails to reach the necessary standard whilst in the rank of Second Lieutenant is to be discharged from the Service.

(4) Promotion Examinations. Promotion examinations are to be undertaken from the rank of Lieutenant to Captain and from Captain to Major. Promotion from the rank of Major upwards is to be by selection.

(5) Age. An officer/soldier should be within the stipulated age bracket for promotion.

(6) Selection. Although qualified and recommended, an officer/soldier must be selected for promotion. Selection will depend on the availability of vacant posts. Officers and Soldiers have no right to automatic promotion. They are to be selected/promoted by Officers/Soldiers Selection/Promotion Boards.

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(7) Other Standards. An officer/ soldier is to meet the minimum standards in military qualifications, education, medical and personal fitness stipulated in the NDF Promotion Policy.

It is also recommendable for you to read and understand the NDF Promotion Policy instead of being mislead.

3.      Why should MOD get a big share of the budget?

The MOD needs to be adequately funded to carry out its entrusted mandates of defending the territorial integrity and national interests of the Republic of Namibia its people and their properties without compromising the situation.

To maintain this undertaking, the MOD needs to capacitate the Namibian Army, Air Force and Navy to ensure that they are well equipped with modern armament and skilled personnel.

In terms of training, the MOD needs sufficient budget commitment to cater for training needs which comes at a high cost. Specifically NDF need rejuvenate the force with new members, train serving members to be on par with contemporary warfare to secure the country.

Servicing and maintenance of armaments such as aircraft, military vessels, and vehicles are too costly

Contact Us

                     Private Bag 13307
Windhoek
Namibia
Tel: +264 61 2049111

                      Col Petrus Shilumbu
Head of  Public Relations

Tel: +264 61 2042109
Fax: +264 61 2042106
Cell: +264 811401884

Contact Us

                      Lt Col Tangeni Shikomba
SO1 Technical & Productions

Tel: +264 61 2042471
Fax: +264 61 2042106
Cell: +264 811271027

                      Martin Tomas
Chief Public Relations Officer

Tel: +264 61 2042216
Fax: +264 61 2042106
Cell: + 264 812440626

See Also

Namibia Defence Force NDF Pages

Namibia Police Force NAMPOL Pages



98 thoughts on “Namibian Defence Force Air Force Recruitment 2024-2025”

  1. Dear sir\madam I m turning 20 years with a grade 11 certificate with a D in English and Private Pilot license next year and my number where you can catch me in a second is 0818523957
    and edward12terro@gmail.com

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  2. Dear sir\madam I m turning 20 years next year with 31 points in five subjects with a grade 11 certificate with a C in English and Mathematic and my number where you can catch me in a second is 0812710488\0818486263.
    email; paulusabisai11@gmail.com

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  3. Dear sir\madam I m turning 20 years next year with 31 points in five subjects with a grade 11 certificate with a C in English and Mathematic and my number where you can catch me in a second is 0812710488\0818486263.

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  4. i am interested to join ARMY and i met all the above mentioned requirement

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  5. Good day dear Commanders I am a fully Namibian citizen I have 21 points of Grade 10 old curriculum and am eager to join this type of work to defend my country or our Nation’s
    Yours sincerely
    Mathemba jose
    contact: 0815832888

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  6. Hlw my name is Lukas Matias, ,,at the age of 23 years,,I have a pass grade 10 with 27 points,,,and my metrics I got 16 points I’m really interested to join NDF, ,,to serve for our country,,,I’m a hardworking mn and I’m 100% healthy

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  7. Good afternoon Sir/Madam

    I’m Malcolmax Mulunga, a 22 years old gentleman….. 27 points in my matric….Currently staying in Windhoek….I would really to join NDF..
    MY DETAILS WHERE YOU CAN CATCH ME IN A SECOND:+264816495820
    +264818633725

    I thank you…..

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  8. Hey, I have 27 points in grade 10, but I am doing plumbing at NIMT but no one to be assist me with financially. If I qualify my 0815644137

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  9. I’m David.i am 20 years and have grade 11 new curriculum qualification with 21 points! Am i qualified to join the Namibian air force 2022 please help me out ,i am really in need of this ,my contact 0817700334/0814897588

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  10. I am Ipanda Paulus I iam 22 years old, I have 29 points I’m grade 12 and I have my driving license. I would please like to join the Namibian Air Force as it is my life career and help my self in life circumstances. For any clarity please don’t hesitate to contact me on my cellphone number; +264818517100 and my email address; paulusipanda19@gmail.com

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  11. Hello My name is Lukas Paulus k, I have grade 11 certificate and I got 20 points in 5, I am 22 years IF I qualified please contact me 0818329055

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  12. Hey, I have level 3 which is a grade 11 certificate new curriculum cant I qualify for this post I got 20 points, contact me on 0814942213

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  13. Hi, my name is Emma I’m 22 years old. I have grade 10 with 29 points and 12 with 26 points in five subjects . I would like to apply for the namibian air force. Therefore, let me know if I qualify

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  14. I am Rodrico Ntlhokwe I am 20 years of age I have grade 12 and I want to join the Namibian defence force Army, please contact me 0818494171

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  15. Does one have to go through recruit training again, if he/she was a member already and resigned to complete his studies (Postgraduate diploma in Security and Strategic Studies)?

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  16. I am Pinhas Pinhas, I have my grade 10 with 31 points in 6 and grade 12 with 23 points in 6 , I really want to join the Namibian airforce this year 2021.

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  17. hi i’m 20 years old and i got 25 points in 6 subject for grade 12….can i be accepted?my number 0813654364

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  18. Hey Im David I have 28points and a B in English im turning 20 this year,, do I qualify here is my number 0813992837

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  19. Hey Im David I have 28points and a B in English im turning 20 this year,, do I qualify

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  20. Hey iam kamwandi wise slugen from katima mulilo and I have a grade 10 certificate with 23 points in 6 subjects with a D symbol in English and a grade 12 certificate with 19 points in 5 subjects will I be able to qualify for NDf recruitment for 2021 to 2022 and I have a D symbol in English. Please contact me on 0812643679 or email me at Wisemiracle@gmail.com

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  21. Gooday, my name is Sipipa Lispa Nepemba from Kavango West, Nkurenkuru town, I have a grade 10 with 25 points in 6 subject D symbol in English and grade 12 certificates 15 points in 6 subjet G SYMBOL IN ENGLISH and also I have a diploma in office administration and 5 years working experience as a security guard, I’m an orphan I lost both of my parents, will I qualify for NDF Recruitment 2024-2025? my contact number is 0818712660/0812443177

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  22. Hi I am 19 turning 20 next year, i past my grade 12 with 26 point will i be able to enroll next year(2022) since it says the minimium age is 20.

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  23. I have 30 points in 6 grade 12 and a D in English am i eligible to join the force? I
    have no one to pay my tertiary education fees, i really need help please

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    • My name is Sipipa Lispa Nepemba from Kavango west, Nkurenkuru town, I have a grade 10 Certificate with 25 points in 6 subjet and grade 12 certificate, i also have a diploma in office administration and I have 5 years working experience as a security guard will I qualify for NDF ? my contact number is 0818712660/0812443177

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    • Gooday, my name is Sipipa Lispa Nepemba from Kavango West, Nkurenkuru town, I have a grade 10 with 25 points in 6 subject D symbol in English and grade 12 certificates 15 points in 6 subjet G SYMBOL IN ENGLISH and also I have a diploma in office administration and 5 years working experience as a security guard, I’m an orphan I lost both of my parents, will I qualify for NDF Recruitment 2024-2025? my contact number is 0818712660/0812443177

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  24. I am Trasisu Nelson 20 years old guy I passed grade 10 and I have 22 points in grade 12 with an E in English,,I did social science as a field of study I did history and I like protection nation from terrors and criminals please contact 0814723953/trasisunelson@gmail.com

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  25. Hi. I have a grade 12 Certificate with 35 points, and i have a Private Pilot License PPL and a Radio License, Can i Apply for Pilot Job in the air force? if yes, Where must i Send my Application.?

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    • I have Diesel machenic level 3 and grd 10 will I able to qualify

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  26. Good day im a Commercial Pilot and have been flying for 8 years now i always wanted to fly fighter jets im currently rated on a ERJ 135 Jet Aircraft if i apply how does it work and where do i apply and when must i apply is it going to be for regruitment or for a position if anyone can tel me whats my next step since im still glying and never in windhoek but when i an id like to know where and when to go and get myself recruited.

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  27. Hi, I’ve 24 points in 5 subjects, E symbol in English, grade 12, Do I qualified to join the army,.?

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  28. Hi my name is Dinho and 22 years of age with a grade 12 and currently busy continuing with my studies as a pilot currently have 28 hours of flight and finished all my PPL exam and had to cut short with studies due to finances and would like to join the air force do I meat the requirements ?

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  29. Hey am Elison currently have a grade 12 and busy doing my PPL with 28 hours of flight and all exams completed but due to funding I had to stop in the middle and would like to join the air force and am 22 years of age

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  30. Sir/madam
    Im 20 years i have the qualification needed. I want to apply for this. Please help me. Jonas is my name.

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  31. I’m a grade 12holder,N3 trade Diploma in mechanical engineering specialised in welding and metal fabrication.Level4 certificate in Business admin.currently doing local government management,I would like to apply for namibia air force as a maintenance office or artisan position.thamk you for your consideration

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  32. Im a 21 years old male and i want to join NDF air force. My requirements, 21 points in five, symbols in subjects , English F, Oshindonga L3, Mathematics D, Physical science C and a D in Geography.

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      • I am Trasisu Nelson 20 years old guy I passed grade 10 and I have a grade 12 certificate with 22 points in six and a E in English,,,I am willing to work and join either NAVY, AIR FORCE / NDF I did social science with History, all i want is to save my country NAMIBIA from world war and other terrorisms contact 0814723953/trasisunelson@gmail.com

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  33. I want to leave teaching join the air force. What do i do plz

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    • Paulus, dates for the NDF recruitment 2018 is yet to be specified. Kindly check back

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  34. Good day sir/ madam? iam having civic certificate,voluntary certificate and a pass rate of 25 points in grade 12,,25 years old,,studying Office Administration this year,,can i qualify in Namibian Air Force?

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  35. I have 25 points in 5 subjects grade 12 with F in English. I have N2 in Electrical General and now I am currently doing N3 in Electrical General. Am I qualified to apply and when?

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    • Paulina, you must upgrade your english score to at least an E

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  36. Hi. I’m having 22points in grade 12. I’m 24 years. Can that make me qualify for the intake?

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    • David, NAMPOL requires 25 points at grade 12 , and you must be at least 25 years of age. Exceptions are however occasionally made. You can apply.

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  37. Hi, I’m Simon I’m 29 years old, having 18 point in grd 10, and I’m a strangle kid.
    Am I qualify to be recruited?

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  38. Hi’ I’m Rauha Kamati and I under go NYS training,would like to join army in ndf.have 23 points n grade 10

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    • Rauha, you must have grade 12 qualification with at least 25 points.

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  39. But a documentary about the air force that I watched stated that I should be at least 18 years and older with a c symbol in both English,math and physics and I only have two in physics and English..having said that my question to you is as follows,,is the military science course specifically the airfoce available in the Zambezi Region because that’s where I reside and if so what are the admission requirements?

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  40. I am 19 years of age turning 20 next year and I want to know if it is possible to apply online for the Aviation Training Centre under the 15th wing of the Namibian air force,,,. I am currently upgrading physical science and Mathematics now and I have a C symbol in English,,. Am I eligible for recruitment next year?

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    • No Elgar, the NDF demands applicants to be at least 25 years of age at the time of application

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  41. Iam having 26 point in 6 subject with an E symbol in English izt possible fr m to apply?

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  42. I’m 28 years is that information true and whn is the due date to apply

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    • Hilen, this recruitment has already passed. Next intake is scheduled for next year

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  43. hi am turn 24 this year and have grade 12 with 24 points and i want to join air force, my question is this,am i qualified to join air force, if yes when is the recruitment and where will i find the the application form?

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    • Niilo, you must be at least 25 years old, and have a total of 25 points

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      • Hi I am confused as to the minimum age required to join the air force, on the above mentioned requirements it states the minimum age is 20-40 and yet now its specified to be 25… So would a 20 year old that exceeds the minimum grade 12 requirements be eligible to join the air force or any other body of the NDF ?

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        • JuDon, 20 year olds are eligible for recruitment. Persons above the age of 40 are not. Thus an applicants must be AT LEAST 20 years old and at most 40 years old.

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  44. I am 23 years old with 32 points, I wanted to know if I can apply for this years recruitment? And when can I apply?

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  45. Good Morning
    I would please like to know when the shortlist will be in the news paper?

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    • Chantelle, the List is Likely to be released within June – July

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  46. I am 33 years of age, I have grade 12 certificate, I am having hospitality certificate and I am doing the part of health to dealing with people doing TB , I want to join air force recruitment, can I fit?

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  47. I have grade 12 25 points and i can even weld…can i be accpeted

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  48. Hi i am 25 terning 26 years of age and i whant to apply for the namibian air force and i am from walvis bay i have safety,first aid,incident and axident,fire fighting and working at hights where can i go and apply here is my number if you whant to contact me 0817554668 milton.

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  49. Hi i am 25 terning 26 years of age and i whant to apply for the namibian air force and i am from walvis bay i have safety,first aid,incident and axident,fire fighting and working at hights where can i go and apply here is my number if you whant to contact me 0817554668 milton is my name…

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    • Milton, the NDF hasnt officially announced any recruitment for this year. You are however eligible for recruitment.

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    • I am Malcolmax Mulunga a 22 years strong gentleman.. 27 points in my matric..currently living in Windhoek,,I would really like to join Namibia Defence Force because it has been a dream to me…
      My contact details:+264816495820
      +264818633725
      I thank you……….

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  50. I’m 19 years old with 36 point and I want to join the air force but you guys have limited my opportunity

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    • Unfortunately Johanna, you must not exceed 40 years of age.

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          • Hey i got 20 points in 5 subjects in grade 12 im 21 years..if i qualify here is my 0816824293

    • Hi,I’m Naftali Ankome and I’m 19 years old and I got 39 points in grade 11 and I want to join the defence force!plz contact me on 0814771065

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