Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Defence Act, 2002 (Act No. 42 of 2002)RegulationsRegulations for the Reserve Force, 200919. Promotion |
| 1) | The Chief of the Defence Force, or an officer designated by him or her for that purpose, may, subject to sub-regulation (2) and regulation 21, promote any member of the Reserve Force to the substantive next higher rank. |
| 2) | Promotion to the next higher rank is subject thereto that- |
| a) | a suitable vacancy exists; |
| b) | the member's efficiency has been determined by a prior assessment of his or her performance that indicated the promotability of the member; |
| c) | the member has obtained the applicable military and academic qualifications, in accordance with the inherent requirements of the post: Provided that his or her suitability for promotion has taken into account proficiency, potential, age, command experience, operational experience, on the job (rather than formal) training and specialist civilian training, experience and qualifications; |
| d) | if the member, as a result of circumstances beyond his or her control, could not become suitably course-qualified, he or she may be promoted but may not be considered for a further promotion until the outstanding qualifying course or courses have been successfully completed; |
| e) | the member's health status complies with the requirements of the post; |
| f) | the member's grade of security clearance is in accordance with the requirements of the vacancy; and |
| g) | the member has served at least the minimum required period in his or her present rank. |
