FlySafair is opening a big chance for South African graduates who are looking for work. If you finished college and don’t yet have a steady job, you can apply for their Graduate Internship Programme for 2025 and 2026. The internship is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, and lasts for twelve months. The first paragraph of this post tells you exactly what the job is and who can apply, so keep reading to find out whether you fit the bill.
What the Internship Looks Like
FlySafair is a major airline that flies people across South Africa and beyond. During the internship you will get to try out real work in a few different parts of the business. You’ll learn how airports run, how planes happen to take off, and even how the company plans its budget and marketing. The idea is to give you hands‑on experience in the aviation world, plus help you build job skills that will last long after the programme ends.
Departments You Can Join
There are many places in the company you could start from. Here are the main ones you can choose:
- Marketing
- Finance
- HR and Communications
- Psychometrist (works with people who test or assess employees)
- Procurement (purchasing supplies and services)
- Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
- Software Testing
- Web Design
- Asset Management (tracking planes and equipment)
- Airport Operations
- Flight Operations
- Employee Relations
- Remuneration and Benefits (salary and perks)
- Industrial Engineering
That’s a total of 12 areas, so you can pick where you feel you’ll add the most to the team.
What You’ll Do Every Day
- Keep track of tasks you finish and help run day‑to‑day duties.
- Help with office paperwork, support on big projects, and other routine work.
- Gather data and do research when asked.
- Follow company rules and make sure work meets those standards.
- Work well with people from other departments.
- Stepping in to finish urgent tasks when needed.
Your job is all about learning and supporting the crew.
Who Should Apply
You must have finished high school (Matric) and have a diploma or degree that matches one of the fields above. The airline wants applicants who:
- Know how to use Microsoft Office—Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Are organised, logical and can move quickly from one task to the next.
- Speak and write well.
- Can handle a fast pace without getting flustered.
The ideal candidate is also friendly, cares about customers, shares a keen eye for accuracy, and is excited to learn new things.
Personal Qualities They Like
FlySafair wants people who:
- Are professional, eager, and stick with tasks until they finish.
- Love helping others and are big on doing the right thing.
- Want to grow and try new jobs.
- Can act on their own and adapt when the situation changes.
- Always show up on time and have a sense of urgency.
These are the traits that help you thrive in a busy airline environment.
Contract Details
- Length: 12 months, fixed for the whole study period.
- Pay: While the exact salary isn’t posted, it is linked to the market and your role.
- Seats: The company has 17 internship spots available.
If you finish the programme after a year, you can ask about other permanent positions if you want to stay with the airline.
Important Things to Remember
- You can’t send your résumé by e‑mail; the application method must follow the link below.
- They will favour applicants from under‑represented groups, so if you come from that background, you may have an advantage.
- If you don’t hear back in about two weeks after the deadline, it probably means your application was not selected.
- FlySafair can decide to cancel the spot or change the student role if business needs them to, so keep that in mind.
How to Apply
Hit the link to see the full job posting and submit your application online.
Click here to apply for the FlySafair Graduate Internship Programme 2025/26
Fill out your personal details, attach your résumé and a cover letter, and choose the department that interests you most. Then submit and wait for news from the hiring team.
Why This Matters
If you are a South African graduate and you’re still looking for that first full‑time job, this internship can be a stepping stone. It gives you real experience, helps you network inside a large company, and can lead to a career in aviation or another industry that values the skills you pick up.
Take a minute to read the internship conditions again, double‑check your résumé, and if you meet the requirements, go ahead and apply. The programme starts this year, so don’t wait too long. Good luck!