Older Persons Act, 2006
R 385
Defence Act, 2002 (Act No. 42 of 2002)RegulationsRegulations for the Reserve Force, 201729. Retirement age |
| (1) | A member of the Reserve Force must be retired from the date he or she attains the age of 65 years: Provided that— |
| (a) | the date of retirement of a member may be extended to the date on which he or she attains the age of 75 years; and |
| (b) | he or she consents to such extension. |
| (2) | The conditions for the extension of the retirement age beyond the age of 65 years are as follows: |
| (a) | A motivation in writing— |
| (i) | in which is stated the specific purpose and period for which the extension is requested; and |
| (ii) | which must include reasons why another member who has not yet reached the age of 65 years cannot be utilised in the place of the member whose retirement age is requested to be extended, which must be submitted for approval to the Chief of the Defence Force, or an officer designated by him or her for that purpose; |
| (b) | the member’s consent in writing for the proposed purpose and duration of the utilisation must be obtained; and |
| (c) | the request must be signed by the member’s officer commanding, or by higher authority. |
