Air Traffic Services (ATS) Bursary Program at ATNS

Introduction

• Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) is offering 117 bursary opportunities to interested candidates to join the Air Traffic Services bursar programme.
• ATNS will host a total of four bursary intakes for the financial year. The programme provides each bursar with an opportunity to conduct their studies at the Aviation Training Academy in Bonaero Park, Gauteng.
• The placement of successful trainees will be in line with the operational requirements of the organisation.
• The various Air Traffic Services bursar streams are listed as follows. (1) Air Traffic Services Officer (ATSO) (2) Aeronautical Information Management Officer (AIMO) (3) Target Generating Officer (TGO) (4) Airport Management Centre (AMC) Liaison Officer (5) Simulator Support Officer (SSO)

Job description

• Extensive training and exposure to various aspects of air traffic management over a specified period.

Minimum requirements

• Matric certificate with a pass in the following subjects, 
• Pure Mathematics (Level 4 / HG – D or SG C or above)
• English (Level 4 / HG – D or SG C or above)
• South African citizen with a valid Identity Document
• Medically fit and willing to undergo our medical assessment for the ATSO stream
• Attach Grade 12 results to your application
• Be willing to relocate anywhere in the country
• Unemployed South African Youth
• Applicants who previously were on a similar programme with ATNS will not be considered

Apply by: 31 January 2026