The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), established on in 1998, is a public entity and agency of the Department of Transport (DoT). The national aviation authority is responsible for overseeing civil aviation and governing investigations of aviation accidents and incidents.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The South African Civil Aviation Authority bursary will be awarded within the following fields of study:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
- Pilot Training
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by SACAA – if you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- South African citizen
- Currently in Matric OR completed Matric
- Studying or intend on studying within one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Good academic record
- Aeronautical Engineering students: achieved a minimum academic result of level 5 for English, and level 6 for Mathematics and Physical Science
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineering students: achieved a minimum academic result of level 5 for Mathematics, Physical Science and English
- Pilot Training students: achieved a minimum academic result of level 5 for Mathematics, Physical Science and English
- Proven financial need
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Download and complete the SACAA Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Latest academic results, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
- Parent/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)
- Proof of any other financial assistance received
- Motivational letter to support your application
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) via email to: [email protected]
(Insert the words “SACAA Bursary Application – Your Full Name” in the email subject line)
2) via post to:
Bursary Applications
Human Resources
South African Civil Aviation Authority
Private Bag x73
Halfway House
1685
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact SACAA directly:
Contact Person: Jabu Kunene (Skills Development Facilitator)
Tel: 011 545 1612
Email: [email protected]
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