SAA Learnership Programme
(South Africa Airways) SAA apprenticeship learnership internship program is designed for youth of South African for both females and males who aim to improved their skill within aviation industry. The position that available is varied, thus applicants can choose position that fits them the most. Successful applicants of apprenticeship learnership program at SAA gain benefits from work based training program and also direct exposure of aviation environment that will assist its successful applicants to enter aviation industry. To fulfill your expectation to join the training program designed by SAA, First thing’s first, applicants should hold grade 12 qualification.
SAA Technical Training have recognised a need for highly skilled technicians in their maintenance division, which is why they have implemented a learnership/ apprenticeship programme in each of the eleven trade disciplines listed below.
Each year, SAA provides learnership opportunities within the following fields:
- Aircraft Composite Structures
- Aircraft Electrician
- Aircraft Electro Plater
- Aircraft Instrument Technician
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Aircraft Radiotrician
- Aircraft Spray Painter
- Aircraft Structures Workers
- Aircraft Trimming
- Aircraft Turner Machinist
- Aircraft Welding
Candidates are expected to complete the programme in 2 to 3 years.
Programme Requirements
Interested candidates who want to apply for this learnership position should ensure that they meet the following criteria
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric
- Achieved a minimum “E” symbol for Higher Grade/ “D” symbol for Standard Grade/ level 4 for English, Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric OR N3 certificate “D” Symbol for Mathematics and Engineering Science
- 16 years or older
- Medically fit
- Good command of the English language
- Willing to sign a learnership contract
- Willing to undergo a training course
SAA Learnership online application For 2023
All learnership application processes are made online as they open yearly. To apply for the online Learnership application check here to browse and apply for the available advertised positions.
Application Dates
The Opening and closing dates vary depending on the position available. Applicants are reminded to ensure that they submit their application early the better. SAA will not tolerate any late application.
SAA Learnership Stipend
When you register for a Learnership you will be paid in the form of a stipend. This means you will be paid monthly while you are on the entire learnership.
SAA contact details
Find contact information below for Learnership enquires and availability at SAA South Africa.
- Tel: 011 978 3912/ 3935
- Fax: 011 978 1108
About SAA
From Johannesburg, SAA’s hub, the national carrier of South Africa flies to over 35 destinations across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Australia and North and South America. From our first flight in February 1934 we have welcomed the world to South Africa by showing off the warm generous heart of the country.
We have become a global airline whose excellence – 14 Skytrax awards acknowledging us as the best African airline and Africa’s first 4 star airline – has been built a dedication to excellence and embracing innovation.
Becoming the best airline in Africa does not happen overnight. We have more than 80 years of excellence and innovation to draw on. Here are just some of the innovations that have set us apart over the eight decades that we have been bringing Africa to the world.
