SAA Internship Developmental Programme 2013

Advertiser: South African Airways (Pty) Ltd.
Location: Gauteng

South African Airways, as our national carrier, is committed to becoming the carrier of choice in the markets we serve. This is inspired by our belief in service excellence, integrity, accountability, quality, safety, people development and value to our shareholders. Our success in achieving these objectives is dependent on identifying and developing people passionate about SAA and aviation.

In order to apply to our Internship Programme candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Currently studying in final year or postgraduate studies / recently completed studies (2012)
- Must have NO prior experience in the field of study
- Good academics
- Must have a positive attitude
- Basic computer literacy
- Good communication skills
- Results driven

SAA aims to provide final year students / recently graduated students with an opportunity to gain exposure to the work environment for a limited duration contract period of 6 months as interns. The SAA Internship Programme is a unique opportunity to gain business skills in the aviation industry. The Programme will provide you with the following benefits:
- Gain an understanding of the working world from a perspective of "what can I do with my degree"
- Gain exposure to field of expertise as well as acquire critical business competencies
- Open the door to future potential working opportunities within SAA (not guaranteed)
- You will add a valuable reference to your CV as you will have worked for a premium brand in the market

The Internship Programme is supported across all our divisions including but not limited to: Commercial; Information Systems; Finance; Human Resource Management; Legal, Risk and Compliance; Operations and Cargo and Supply Chain Management.

SAA supports the following specific career fields within the internship programme:
- Accounting / Financial Management
- Mathematics or statistics
- Economics
- Computer science or information systems
- Human resources or Psychology
- Marketing
- Communications
- Engineering
- Management science
- Law
- Risk Management
- Commerce
- Professional Cookery
- Aviation Operations
- Transport and Logistics
- Supply Chain Management

Please note:
- SAA is committed to Employment Equity. All appointments will be made in this context.
- Candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply
- Only South African Citizens may apply.
- SAA is committed to the development of youth.
- The onus is on the applicant to prove that he / she meets the minimum requirements, therefore please ensure that your CV is detailed enough, in other words, makes reference to qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience (inclusive of duties, tenure, designation etc.) and attributes.
- Please note that no applications will be accepted without a certified copy of the applicant's ID and all relevant qualifications.
- Closing date will be on 29 May 2013 at 15h00. Please be mindful of the closing date as NO late applications will be considered.
- Applicants will go through a comprehensive assessment process which may include competency and / or psychometric assessments;
- Applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, i.e. criminal, credit, reference, authentication of qualification etc.
- SAA reserves the right not to make an appointment to any of the developmental opportunities contained in this advert.
- If you have not received a response within 21 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Reference number: Gauteng/HR/SAA Internship Opportunities/EW/070513

Closing date: 29 May 2013

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Definitions:

Internship:

There are basically two types of internships:

  • The Undergraduate Internship: Usually with bigger organisations that pick undergraduates to attend the internship. It often takes places during the holidays and the average durations is a few weeks. In most cases the intern will receive some sort of stipend or salary and this type of internship may lead to a job offer to the intern once he / she is finished with their studies.
  • The Graduate Internship: This type of internship could be paid or unpaid and it is to gain practical work experience after the qualification has been completed and in a job related to the qualification. It could be from a few weeks or even one or two years long. This type of internship could also lead to permanent employment.

Learnerships:

A learnership is an occupational qualification and it consists of theory and work-based experience and practical skills, with formal assessment and a qualification. At the end of the learnership the candidate may be offered permanent employment.

In-service training:

In-service training is to gain practical work experience during studies. It usually takes place after a few years of theory has been successfully completed. It is essential work experience that is part of the qualification and the in-service training is necessary to achieve the qualification. It could be paid or unpaid.