South African Navy on nationwide search for divers

The South African Navy (SAN) is on a nationwide search for divers who play an integral role in naval operations. The SAN is visiting all nine provinces to recruit strong swimmers for the maritime service, according to DefenceWeb.

SAN said in a statement: « This is not a recruitment drive. It is a specific search for diver candidates. »

The selection process includes physical training and water activities. Candidates are instructed to bring their own swimming costumes and sports gear (T-shirt, shorts, running shoes).

To qualify for selection, candidates need to be able to do the following:

• 2.4km run in under 13 minutes
• 40 push-ups
• 50 sit-ups
• seven pull-ups

In the water, the potential divers need to be able to complete a:

• 300m free-style swim
• 50m snorkel swim
• 50m swim wearing a diving mask full of water
• 25m underwater swim
• 50m weight belt swim

Recruitment has already taken place at Tshwane’s Hillcrest pool and Soweto’s Pimville pool.

Further venues include:

• Bloemanda swimming pool, Bloemfontein (1 and 2 May),
• Karen Muir swimming pool, Kimberley (4 and 5 May),
• Potchefstroom public pool (8 and 9 May),
• town swimming pool, Polokwane (11 and 12 May),
• Van Riebeeck swimming pool, Mbombela (15 and 16 May),
• Kings Park swimming pool, Durban (18 and 19 May),
• Zwelitsha, Ruth Belonsky and Newton Park swimming pools in East London and Gqeberha (22 to 26 May)
• SAN Diving School in Simon’s Town on 29 and 30 May.

DefenceWeb says: « The next stop for those who make it is the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) human resources recruitment process, with the successful candidates after this being part of next year’s military skills development (MSD) intake. »

Source: DefenceWeb