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The Chief of Staff General Staff, Major General Kasirai Tazira handing over a shield to a winner during the prize giving ceremony of the Chief of Staff All Comers Shoot at Cleveland Range on 10 March 2023.

The Commander 1 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier General Josphat Kudumba chatting with Botswana Defence Force Commander 2 Brigade, Brigadier KM Kgaswanyane along Shashe River on 07 July 2022.

Doctor Mathias Mabvuure Mukona assessing an eye patient at Mt Darwin District Hospital during Exercise Route II in October 2022.

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces troops mounting an 81mm Mortar during Army Games in Russia in August 2022.

Sergeant Musungate Rumbidzai and Corporal Muchetwa Egifa attending to visitors at the ZDF Cultural Exhibition Stand during the Army Games in Moscow, Russia in August 2022.

Notices and Announcements

The Zimbabwe National Army is recruiting suitably qualified candidates who are Zimbabwean citizens and physically fit to join the Organisation and serve in various disciplines.

Click this link to download the Recruitment Advert.

The Zimbabwe National Army is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to be trained as Officer Cadets to fill existing vacancies. 

Click this link to download the Officer Cadet Recruitment Advert.

Recruitment

 

Regular Officer Cadets

  • Age.18 to 22 years for Advanced level holders
  • Age. 18 to 24 years for diploma and degree holders
  • Educational Qualifications. Three Advanced Level passes with a minimum of 6 points. A degree or higher diploma is an added advantage.
  • Physical Fitness.
  • Candidates have to pass an officer selection before training.
  • Members are commissioned by the President on  completion of the cadet course

 

Medical Cadets

  • Educational Qualifications Candidates accepted for undergraduate degree training by recognized universities are recruited.
  • Age. Age 18 to 25 years.
  • Members are commissioned by the President on completion of medical training.

 

General Duty (GD) Soldier

  • Age.18 to 22 years
  • Educational Qualifications. Five Ordinary Level passes, including English Language and Mathematics at Grade 'C' or better.
  • Physical Fitness.
  • Recruits will undergo 6 months Basic Military Training. They passout as Private soldiers.

 

Technical/Specialist Personnel.

  • Age.18 to 30 years
  • Educational Qualifications.
  • Potential Officers undergo a 6 months Basic Officers Course (BOC).
  • They are commissioned on successful completion of the BOC.

 

General requirements:

Medical:  Recruits are to pass a medical examination administered by an Army Medical Officer.

Height and Weight:  Average height for candidates is 1.7m. Their weight should be a minimum of 57kgs.

Vetting:  Candidates are thoroughly security screened for suitability.

DO YOU WANT TO JOIN?

Recruitment into the ZNA is a continuous process. Advertisements for all recruitment categories are placed in the media. Applications are to be forwarded to the following address:

The Army Recruiting Office

P. Bag CY7720

Harare

Enclosed in the letter should be a stamped self-addressed envelope, 3 passport size  photographs and certified photocopies of the following:

  • Birth Certificate.
  • National identity card.
  • Educational / professional certificates.

Recommendation letter from previous headmaster or community leader.