Defence Act, 2002 (Act No. 42 of 2002)RegulationsRegulations for the Reserve Force, 200927. Retirement age |
| 1) | A member serving in the Reserve Force must be retired from the date he or she attains the age of 65 years: Provided that the date of retirement of a member may be extended with his or her consent, but at most until that member reaches the age of 75 years. |
| 2) | The terms and conditions for the extension of the retirement age beyond the age of 65 years are as follows: |
| a) | A motivation in writing in which is stated the specific purpose and period for which the extension is requested must be submitted to the Chief of the Defence Force, or an officer designated by him or her for that purpose, for approval; |
| b) | the motivation contemplated in paragraph (a) 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; |
| c) | the member's consent for the proposed purpose and duration of the utilisation must be obtained; and |
| d) | the request must be signed by the member's officer commanding or, if applicable, by higher authority. |