Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) Apprentices 2025 / 2026

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites passionate young South Africans to apply for their Apprentice Programme in Civil Engineering at Bram Fischer International Airport, Bloemfontein. The programme offers several spots for apprentices eager to learn and grow in a real work setting. Hurry and apply soon because these opportunities won’t last forever!

What’s This Apprentice Programme All About?

This ACSA Apprentice Programme is perfect for young people aged 18 to 34 who want to kickstart their career in civil engineering but don’t have a job yet. It runs for three full years and combines classroom learning with hands-on experience. You’ll learn useful skills in engineering trades like plumbing and bricklaying. The training is officially recognized by the right South African education and training authority (SETA), which means it’s a trusted programme.

Where Will You Be Based?

You will be working and learning at Bram Fischer International Airport in Bloemfontein, located in the Free State province of South Africa. This place gives you a real-life aviation environment, so your work experience will be meaningful and exciting.

How Will The Training Work?

The programme is split into two parts:

• About 70% of your time will be spent doing practical work at the airport, where you will put theory into practice and gain real skills.
• The remaining 30% will be in a training center where you’ll study the important theory behind the work you do.

Each apprentice gets a mentor—someone experienced who guides and supports you so that you can finish the programme successfully and be ready for artisan-level jobs.

Trades You Can Learn

• Plumbing: Fix and install water, heating, and sanitation systems.
• Bricklaying: Build walls and other structures with bricks and blocks.

Who Can Apply? Check If You Qualify!

Before applying, make sure you meet these requirements:

• You must be a South African citizen who is currently unemployed.
• Your age should be between 18 and 34 years.
• You need to have a National Technical Certificate (N3 to N6 level) or S4 qualification in Civil Engineering.
• You should be physically fit and have no criminal record.
• Being fluent in English is important because you will need to communicate clearly, both in speech and writing.

Skills You Will Need and Develop

There are personal and core skills that are important for this programme:

Personal Skills:

• Adaptability: Be flexible and ready to learn.
• Assertiveness: Confidently share your ideas and stand up for yourself.
• Ethical Orientation: Act honestly and responsibly.
• Interpersonal Sensitivity: Understand and respect others’ feelings.
• Problem Solving: Find good solutions to challenges.
• Resilience: Keep going even when things get tough.

Core Skills:

• Collaboration: Work well with others.
• Communication: Express yourself clearly and listen well.
• Customer Orientation: Focus on helping people.
• Creativity: Think of new and better ways to do things.
• Initiative: Take charge and act without waiting.
• Teamwork: Cooperate and support teammates.

What Will You Gain?

Joining the ACSA Apprentice Programme means you’ll:

• Get training that mixes classroom lessons with practical work.
• Have a mentor to guide you every step of the way.
• Receive a stipend to help support you for the whole 3 years.
• Build experience in a real airport environment where civil engineering is essential.

How to Apply Now

If you’re ready to start your career and grow professionally, don’t wait! Apply as soon as possible to grab your spot in this valuable apprenticeship.

• Location: Bram Fischer International Airport, Bloemfontein
• Employer: Airports Company South Africa Limited (ACSA)
• Contract: Fixed term, full-time for 3 years
• Apply quickly before the positions fill up.

Take your first step into the world of civil engineering with ACSA’s exciting apprentice programme today!