Air Traffic Services (ATS) Bursary Programme
Provider: Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS)
Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng
Closing Date: 31 January 2026
Bursary Program Overview
The ATNS ATS Bursary Programme offers 117 bursary opportunities to unemployed South African youth. The programme is designed to develop skilled professionals within the aviation industry through structured training at the Aviation Training Academy. Successful candidates will gain practical experience and may be placed across various ATNS operational sites based on business needs.
Fields Covered
The Air Traffic Services (ATS) Bursary Programme provides bursary opportunities in multiple aviation-related streams. Successful applicants will receive extensive training and professional exposure in the air traffic management sector.
Expenses Covered
- Tuition and training costs
- Learning materials
- Practical training exposure
- Additional programme-related expenses (as determined by ATNS)
Obligations
- Commitment to complete the training successfully.
- Willingness to relocate anywhere in South Africa after training, based on ATNS operational requirements.
- Compliance with ATNS policies, including medical assessments (for the ATSO stream).
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen with a valid ID.
- Matric certificate with:
- Pure Mathematics (Level 4 / HG – D or SG C or above).
- English (Level 4 / HG – D or SG C or above).
- Medically fit (for ATSO stream, must pass ATNS medical assessment).
- Must attach Grade 12 results.
- Willing to relocate within South Africa.
- Must be unemployed.
- Applicants who previously participated in an ATNS programme are not eligible.
How To Apply
Applicants must submit their applications online by the closing date of 31 January 2026. To apply, simply click on the Apply button on this listing, which will redirect you to the official ATNS careers portal. Once redirected, locate the ATS Bursary Programme (listing reference: atns_000597), complete the online application form, and attach all required documents, including Grade 12 results. Applicants experiencing technical issues may contact the ATNS candidate support team.