Incubation
As part of our succession planning program, Denel Saab Aerostructures recruits newly qualified graduates to provide them with on the job learning to close the experience gap that many graduates are faced with. The program comprises of a combination of support for further professional qualifications and exposure rotation within the business. This innovative approach to talent development assist Denel Saab Aerostructures to develop high potential individuals who will provide cover for our strategic and scare skill positions. Fields of development include engineering, production planning and supply chain.

Apprentices
Denel Saab Aerostructures Apprenticeship programme is available to candidates seeking technical on the Job Training. Denel Saab Aerostructures offers apprenticeships in different disciplines. The requirements to be accepted as an apprentice at Denel Saab Aerostructures are as follows:

Must be a South African citizen;
Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science or N3 Certificate;
Candidates who passed Grade 12 with additional N-level subjects will be preferred;
The Training Duration is 3 years, which includes, Theoretical Training (at Denel Centre for Learning and Development) and on the Job Training within various departments at DSA.

Bursaries
Denel Saab Aerostructures offers bursaries for full time study in order to meet its needs for skilled people. Bursaries are awarded annually for study during the following year. The following is the criteria used for selection on this programme:

Must be a South African citizen;
Meeting the entry requirements for chosen field of study, or
Partly completed a qualification and above average academic achiever.

Bursaries may be awarded for the following field of study:

B. Sc. Engineering:
Industrial
Mechanical
Aeronautical
Metallurgical
Chemical

The closing date for applications is 30 September of every year.