There is always a place in the sun for you at the THA. There are numerous posts available at the THA for members who have previous Military Experience in the South African National Defence Force. Do you want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and the dreaded 9 to 5 Rat Race?

Benefits

• Challenge
• Adventure
• Development of new skills
• Leadership opportunities
• Team building experience
• A fantastic social life & camaraderie
• First rate physical training
• An exciting antidote to your day job and, above all,
• Fun

  There are three ways in which you can become a THA Member:

? Members with Previous Military Service.

If you are healthy and fit, have previously done military service in the statutory or non-statutory forces and have a force number, you can make application to join the THA at the Regimental Headquarters. You will receive training over weekends and on some week nights, you will also be expected to do continuous periods of training for up to 7 days in Field Exercises in Potchefstroom, the home of the South Africa Gunners. Contact the Regiment now to arrange an interview with the Recruiting Officer and open up a new chapter of excitement and camaraderie in your life. 

? University Students - Regimental Sponsored Officer Training Program.

If you are currently studying at a university in the Johannesburg Area then the opportunity exists for you to join our Regimental Sponsored Officers Training Program which operates under the auspices of the University Training Unit. Only the best applicants are chosen for this program and this program gives you the resources to become an Officer in the most elite Regiment in South Africa, the Transvaal Horse Artillery. You will go though a 2 year initial period as an Officer Cadet. If you successfully complete the course you will be qualified as a Platoon Leader with the rank of Second Lieutenant. Once your initial period of training is completed you will then undergo your Artillery Training with the THA.  Contact the Regiment now to arrange an interview with the Recruiting Officer to find out more about this training program.  

? Military Skills Development System (MSDS).

If you are young and fit and have not done any military service before, the best way to become involved in the Reserve Force is via the Military Skills Development System (MSDS).

If you are between 18 and 22 years of age you can join the Military Skills Development System, Candidates with full Tertiary Qualifications will be considered up to the age of 26. Here you will receive basic military training for a period of two years. You will also be trained in a skill which will assist you in finding work in the private sector. After your initial two year contract you will be placed with a Reserve Force unit and expected to do at least 12 days service per year.

To obtain more details see the Regular Force Careers website (www.careers.mil.za )

? Professional and Skilled Community Members.

If you have not done any previous military service but are a professional and skilled community member, limited training opportunities may be made available each year. Follow the Hyperlink for more information.

Benefits for Employers and Reserves

Reserve Force members are trained in all the necessary military skills. They are people who have also learnt self-discipline in a demanding military environment which places a high premium on team work as well as individual initiative. The rigours of training during military service also requires a high level of leadership and people skills as well as the ability to plan and coordinate the supply and effective utilization of many and varied resources.

In short, the military leader is often a capable leader in his or her civilian capacity as well. The diverse skills, military and otherwise, which a Reserve Force member acquires, are often beneficial to the person and to the organization which employs him or her.

Support for Reservists

Do employers have a vested interest in supporting the Reserves? Most definitely, firstly in terms of supporting a system which ensures the most cost-effective defence for South Africa. As a taxpayer this surely is a consideration. Secondly, your company or organization will be the richer for employing and supporting a person who believes in the future of South Africa and is prepared to show this commitment by voluntary service. And lastly, such people are in the habit of taking the lead, and using their acquired skills to their benefit and to the benefit of their employers.