**ZIMBABWE NATIONAL ARMY**
**RECRUITMENT OF REGULAR OFFICER CADETS**
**Role Purpose**
Required are suitably qualified candidates to be trained as Officer Cadets to fill existing vacancies within the Zimbabwe National Army.
Key Responsibilities
- Successful candidates will undergo selection at the Zimbabwe Military Academy in Gweru followed by 5 years training.
- On completion of training, candidates will be commissioned as Officers in the Zimbabwe National Army.
Requirements
- Have a minimum of six (6) points at ‘A’ Level and 5 ‘O’ Level passes with grade ‘C’ or better including English Language and Mathematics, any higher qualification will be an added advantage.
- Be aged between 18 – 22 years.
- Be single.
- Have a minimum height of 1,65m for males and 1,55m for females.
- Weigh not less than 55 kgs for males and 53 kgs for females.
- Potential candidates should clearly include their contact details and traceable references in their application letters.
Salary
In addition to a good remuneration, the Army provides: Free Medical and Dental care, Housing and Transport Allowances, Generous leave conditions.
How to Apply
Applicants to deposit their application letters together with certified copies of Academic Certificates at Formation Headquarters, established Army Units and selected venues within their respective Provinces and Districts over period 09 to 18 March 2026. More information can be obtained from the following centres:
* Matabeleland North Province – Headquarters 1 Infantry Brigade (Khumalo Barracks) Bulawayo telephone number (0292 209436).
* Matabeleland South Province – Headquarters Bulawayo District (Lookout Masuku Barracks) Bulawayo telephone number (0292 66687).
* Mashonaland East Province – Headquarters 2 Infantry Brigade (Kaguvi Barracks) Harare telephone number (0242 743446).
* Manicaland Province – Headquarters 3 Infantry Brigade (Herbert Chitepo Barracks) Mutare telephone number (02020 63002).
* Masvingo Province – Headquarters 4 Infantry Brigade (Vitalis Gava Musungwa Zvinavashe Barracks) Masvingo telephone number (0392 263187).
* Mashonaland West Province – Headquarters Mechanised Brigade (Inkomo Barracks) telephone number (067 2192497).
* Mashonaland Central Province – Headquarters Artillery Brigade (Domboshava Barracks) telephone number (086 88007342).
* Midlands Province – Headquarters 5 Infantry Brigade, Kwekwe telephone number (05525 70012).
Candidates who face difficulties in contacting Formation Headquarters in their respective provinces are to enquire with the Zimbabwe National Army Recruiting Office in Harare on the following telephone numbers; (0242-707459) or (0242-793262).