History of the SANDF Reserve System

The Reserve Force Division was established in 2003 and the Reserve Force Strategy was developed in 2004 which emphasised the importance of having a tranformed and viable Reserve Force.

The Division is headed by a Major General with its HQ in Pretoria and 10 Provincial offices, 2 in Gauteng, North and South.

The Division has a total strenght of 31 posts on its establishment of both Regular and PSAP members. It also has Reserve Force members that are called-up when there is a requirement.

Each regionl office is headed by a Reserve Force Colonel/Captain (SAN).