South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Bursary 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SACAA

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 SACAA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

• Aeronautical Engineering
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
• Pilot Training

MORE ABOUT THE SACAA BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by SACAA – if you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SACAA BURSARY

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):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be between 18 and 35 years old
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering students: you must have achieved a minimum of level 5 for English, level 5 for Pure Mathematics and level 5 for Physical  Science OR a minimum of NCV level 4 (Engineering studies)
• Pilot Training students: you must have achieved a minimum of level 5 for English, level 5 for Pure Mathematics and level 5 for Physical Science
• Aeronautical Engineering students: you must have achieved a minimum of level 5 for English, level 6 for Pure Mathematics and level 6 for Physical Science

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SACAA BURSARY

Download and complete the SACAA Bursary Application Form 2025 (.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 may be disqualified):

• • 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 studying (on institutions letterhead) or Coaching Report (for post school training where applicable)
  • Parent or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)
  • Proof of any other financial assistance received
  • Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email: BursaryApplications@caa.co.za
(Insert the words “SACAA Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).

– Post:
Bursary Applications
Human Resources
South African Civil Aviation Authority
Private Bag x73
Halfway House
1685

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SACAA BURSARY

8 November 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact SACAA directly:
Human Resources office
Tel: 011 545 1126 / 011 545 1580 / 011 545 1468
Email: BursaryApplications@caa.co.za
Please do NOT contact SACAA if this bursary has already closed.