Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company invites qualifying South African graduates to apply for the ATNS Graduate-in-Training Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 28 July 2026
Internship Location: Bedfordview, Bruma and Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
ATNS Graduate-in-Training Programme 2026
Air Traffic and Navigation Services, commonly known as ATNS, has opened applications for five Graduate-in-Training opportunities for 2026.
The programme is intended to help recently qualified graduates transition from university or college into the workplace. Successful applicants will receive practical work exposure, professional development, mentorship and on-the-job training over 24 months.
The available opportunities are based in Bedfordview, with training exposure at the ATNS head office in Bruma and the Aviation Training Academy in Johannesburg. The official ATNS recruitment portal lists all five opportunities with a closing date of 28 July 2026.
ATNS Graduate Programme Overview
Organisation: Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company
Programme: Graduate-in-Training Programme
Industry: Aviation and aerospace
Location: Bedfordview, Bruma and Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract: Graduate internship
Duration: 24 months
Remuneration: Market-related monthly salary
Closing date: 28 July 2026
Application method: Online application
Available ATNS Graduate Internships
ATNS is recruiting graduates for the following five training programmes:
1. Business Processes and Continuous Improvement Graduate Programme
Listing reference: atns_000929
Job category: Administrative support
Location: Bedfordview
Contract: Internship
Remuneration: Market related
This graduate programme will provide workplace exposure in business processes and continuous improvement.
Applicants must have completed a diploma or degree in a field relevant to the skills required by the ATNS business environment.
2. Information and Knowledge Management Graduate Programme
Listing reference: atns_000928
Department: Business Services
Number of opportunities: One
Job category: Media and information
Location: Bedfordview
Contract: Internship
Remuneration: Market related
Required qualification
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications:
- Diploma in Records Management or a related field at NQF Level 6.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Science or a related field.
Click here to apply for the ATNS Information and Knowledge Management Graduate Programme 2026
3. Logistics and Fleet Management Graduate Programme
Listing reference: atns_000927
Job category: Transport and logistics
Location: Bedfordview
Contract: Internship
Remuneration: Market related
This programme is suitable for graduates whose completed qualifications are related to logistics, fleet management, transport or another field relevant to the advertised business requirements.
Click here to apply for the ATNS Logistics and Fleet Management Graduate Programme 2026
4. Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Graduate Programme
Listing reference: atns_000926
Department: Business Services
Job category: Safety, Health, Environment and Quality
Location: Bedfordview
Contract: Internship
Remuneration: Market related
Required qualification
Applicants must have completed a three-year qualification in Environmental Studies at NQF Level 6.
Click here to apply for the ATNS Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Graduate Programme 2026
5. Aviation Security Graduate Programme
Listing reference: atns_000925
Job category: Administrative support
Location: Bedfordview
Contract: Internship
Remuneration: Market related
The Aviation Security Graduate-in-Training Programme will provide workplace exposure within the ATNS aviation environment.
Applicants must have completed a relevant diploma or degree aligned with the skills and operational requirements of the position.
Click here to apply for the ATNS Aviation Security Graduate Programme 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following general requirements:
- Be South African citizens.
- Have completed a relevant diploma or degree.
- Have no more than one year of full-time work experience in their field of study since graduating.
- Be computer literate.
- Meet the specific qualification requirements of the programme for which they are applying.
Applicants should carefully read the complete requirements attached to their preferred programme before submitting an application.
What the ATNS Programme Offers
Successful graduates will participate in a structured 24-month development programme that includes:
- Practical workplace exposure.
- On-the-job training.
- Technical development.
- Professional development.
- Mentorship and coaching.
- Continuous monitoring of graduate progress.
- A market-related monthly salary.
The programme is designed to develop graduates into capable professionals who can contribute meaningfully to ATNS and the South African economy.
Is Permanent Employment Guaranteed?
Completing the graduate programme does not automatically guarantee permanent employment.
After the 24-month programme, ATNS may consider placing a graduate permanently in a suitable position. Any appointment will depend on:
- Available employment opportunities.
- Organisational requirements.
- The graduate’s performance.
- Demonstrated competence.
- The graduate’s qualifications and skills.
Documents Applicants Should Prepare
Although applicants must follow the requirements shown on the recruitment portal, they should prepare the following documents:
- An updated CV.
- A certified copy of their South African identity document.
- Certified copies of academic qualifications.
- A complete academic record.
- Any additional supporting documents requested for the selected programme.
All information included in the online application should be accurate and complete.
How to Apply for ATNS Graduate Internships 2026
Applications must be submitted through the official ATNS recruitment portal.
Click here to apply for ATNS Graduate Internships 2026
Follow these steps:
- Open the ATNS recruitment portal.
- Locate the preferred Graduate-in-Training opportunity.
- Check the listing reference number.
- Open the vacancy and read the complete requirements.
- Register a profile or sign in to an existing account.
- Upload an updated CV and the required documents.
- Complete and submit the online application before the closing date.
Applicants may apply for an opportunity through the ATNS recruitment portal rather than sending applications by email or hand delivery. The five listed programmes were still displayed as current opportunities when checked on 15 July 2026.
Application Closing Date
Applications for the ATNS Graduate-in-Training Programmes close on 28 July 2026.
Graduates are encouraged to apply early and avoid waiting until the final day, as incomplete or late applications may not be considered.
Important Information for Applicants
Applicants who are not contacted within three weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
ATNS supports workplace diversity and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates from designated groups. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The organisation may fill the positions in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan.
About ATNS
Air Traffic and Navigation Services is responsible for providing air traffic management, communication, navigation, surveillance and aviation-related services.
ATNS also operates an Aviation Training Academy that offers aviation and safety-related training in South Africa and other regions.
