Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment For Air Force Candidates (Nationwide Recruitment) – 2014



GENERAL ELIGIBILITY.

1.Eligible applicant must:

a.Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth.
b.Be of good character.
c.Be not less than 18 years and not more than 25 years by 31st December, 2014.
d.Be medically fit by Armed Forces standards.
e.Be not married.
f.Be not bonded.
g.Be of minimum height of 1.68m (5’6”) for males and 1.57m (5’2”) for females. For Military Police only; be of a minimum height of 1.75m (5’9”) for males and 1.70m (5’7”) for females.
h.Must have six (6) Credits (Not less than Grade 6) at BECE including English and Mathematics.

a.       Administration Branch.

(1)     Air Force Police.   In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have 6 credits (Not less than C6) at WASSCE including English and Mathematics.

(2)     General Duties Clerk. In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:

(a)     6 credits (Not less than C6) at WASSCE including English and Mathematics.
(b)     RSA Stage II in secretarial duties and credit in typing.
(c)     Typist Grade I and II Certificate from Government Secretarial School.
(d)     Stenographer Grade II Certificate.
(e)     DBS (Secretarial Option).

(3)     Bandsmen. In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have 6 credits(Not less than grade C6) at WASSCE including English and Mathematics and any of the following:

(a)     Ability to sight-read musical notes.
(b)     Ability to play Wood wind or Brass instruments.
(c)     Proficiency in Basic Music (ABRSM) Grade 4. Theory will be an added advantage.

(4)     General Duties.  In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have 6 credits (Not less than C6) at WASSCE including English and Mathematics.

(5)     Hospitality & Catering Management.  In addition to General   Eligibility applicants must have any of the following.

(a)     6 credits (Not less than C6) at WASSCE (Home Economics Option) including English and Mathematics.
(b)    Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Management.
(c)    Ghana Education Service (GES) or COVET Certificate II in Hospitality    and Catering Management.

b.      Supply Branch.

(1)     Storeman/Supplier. In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:

(a)     6 credits (Not less than C6) at WASSCE (Business Option) including English and Mathematics.
(b)     City and Guilds or GES certificate in storekeeping/purchasing and supply.

(2)      Cobblers / Leather Works & Tailor.         In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:

(a)     Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in any of the above.
(b)     Ghana Education Service (GES) or COVET Certificate II in any of the above.

c.       Engineering Branch.

(1)     Airframe, Engines, Radio, Electronic, Instruments, Photo and Armament Trades.  In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:

(a)     6 credits (Not less than C6) at WASSCE (Science or Technical Option) including English and Mathematics
(b)     City and Guilds or GES Certificate in electronics.

(2)     Plumbers/Masons/Welders/Machinist/Carpenters/Refrigeration         In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have Ghana Education Service (GES) or City and Guilds Intermediate Certificate in the related field.

(3)     Safety and Surface.      In addition to the General Eligibility all applicants must have 6 credits at WASSCE including English, Mathematics and credit in Graphics and Design or Fine Art.

(4)     Vehicle Mechanic.  In addition to the General Eligibility all applicants must have City and Guilds Intermediate or GES Technical Examination Unit Certificate in Auto Mechanics/Auto Electrician plus a Professional Driver’s License of minimum class C

d.     Air Branch.

(1)      Air Traffic Controller/Operations Clerks. In addition to General Eligibility   applicants must have 6 credits (Not less than C6) at WASSCE including English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
(2)     Aero Firemen.   In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have 6 credits (Not less than C6) at WASSCE, including English and Mathematics plus a driving licence class D.

e.     Medical Corps

In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have credit in English and Mathematics (Not less than grade C6) at WASSCE and any of the following from accredited institutions:

(1)  Nurses –   Diploma: Registered General Nurse (RGN). Certificate: Health Assistants (Clinical)/Community Health.
(2)   Laboratory Technicians – Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
(3)  Laboratory Assistants – Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology.
(4)  Dispensing Technicians – HND Dispensing/ Pharmacy Technology.
(5)   X-Ray Technicians – Diploma in Radiography.
(6)  Dental Surgery Assistants – Diploma/Certificate in Dental Surgery Assistance.
(7)  Dental Technicians – Diploma in Dental Technology
(8)  Environmental Health Officers – Diploma in Environmental Health and Sanitation.
(9)  Environmental Health Assistants – Certificate in Environmental Health and Sanitation.
(10)  Field Technician – Certificate in Community Health.
(11)  Medical Storemen – HND in Purchasing & Supply.
(12)  Technical Officers – Diploma in Health Information or Diploma in Disease, Control or Diploma in Veterinary Technology.

Location: Nationwide Recruitment

How To Apply

•   Acquire a scratch card at FIFTY GHANA CEDIS (GH¢ 50.00) from the Designated Regional Post Offices.
•   Scratch gently to reveal the pin code.
•   Log on to the recruitment portal @ http://www.gafrecruitment.com with any of the following browsers;

1)  Mozilla Firefox
2)  Google Chrome.

•   Read through the entry requirements thoroughly.
•   Click on the Apply Now tab to open the applicant authentication page.
•   Enter your card serial number, pin code and select your preferred Arm of Service, and Educational Level and click submit.
•   Select your preferred Branch and provide your Bio Data. Upload a scanned copy of you passport size photograph of dimension 200 x 180 pixels in JPEG or PNG picture formats. The picture should not exceed 2 megabytes. Click next to continue.
•   Provide your Educational Data and click next to continue.
•   Carefully review the information provided on the Summary page and click submit.
•   Print the application Summary Report for subsequent inspection and documentation.

Closing Date: 30 September, 2014