SANSA Volunteer and Trainees Programme

SANSA Volunteer and Trainees Programme 2025: Launch Your Career in Space Science

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is inviting applications for its Volunteer and Trainees Programme for 2025. This initiative offers graduates and final-year students the opportunity to gain practical experience in various fields related to space science and technology.

Programme Overview

SANSA’s Volunteer and Trainees Programme is a 12-month contract appointment designed to provide hands-on experience through mentoring and coaching. Participants will receive a monthly travel allowance of R2,000 to cover commuting expenses to SANSA offices during their placement.

Available Positions

The programme offers opportunities in the following areas:

Finance Volunteer (Pretoria x2)
- Duties:
  - Verify goods received (quantity and price).
  - Capture goods received in SAGE X3 and match invoices to purchase orders.
  - Record bank transactions and prepare weekly reconciliations.
  - Conduct physical asset verification and assess conditions.
- Requirements:
  - Diploma/Degree in Financial Accounting or related field (completed or final-year studies).
- Apply Online for the Finance Volunteer / Trainee Programme
Science Engagement Volunteer (Hermanus x1)
- Duties:
  - Deliver youth engagements as part of the National Space Awareness Programme.
  - Maintain a database of engaged schools with GPS coordinates.
  - Use GIS software to map engagement distribution.
- Requirements:
  - BSc in GIS and Remote Sensing or a related field (completed or final-year studies).
  - Apply Online for the Science Engagement Volunteer / Trainee (Hermanus)
Human Resources Volunteer (Pretoria x1)
- Duties:
  - Assist in daily HR operations.
  - Maintain employee records.
  - Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communication.
- Requirements:
  - Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or related field (completed or final-year studies).
  - Apply Online for the Human Resources Volunteer / Trainee (Pretoria)
Supply Chain Management Volunteer (Hermanus x1; Krugersdorp x1)
- Duties:
  - File procurement documents.
  - Assist in procuring goods and services.
  - Conduct market research and assist in drafting specifications.
- Requirements:
  - Diploma/Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field (completed or final-year studies).
  - Krugersdorp (Gauteng): Apply Online for the Supply Chain Management Volunteer / Trainee
    Hermanus: Apply Online for the Supply Chain Management Volunteer / Trainee
Legal and Compliance Services Volunteer (Pretoria x1)
- Duties:
  - Assist in legal and compliance matters.
  - Conduct legal research and draft documents.
- Requirements:
  - Diploma/Degree in Law or related field (completed or final-year studies).
  - Apply Online for the Legal and Compliance Services Volunteer / Trainee (Pretoria)
Enterprise Risk Management Trainees (Pretoria x2)
- Duties:
  - Assist in consolidating risk profile reports and registers.
  - Track strategic action plans and business continuity efforts.
- Requirements:
  - Diploma/Degree in Risk Management, Accounting, Audit, Informatics, or Environmental Sciences.
  - Apply Online for the Enterprise Risk Management Volunteer / Trainee (Pretoria)

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for these opportunities, candidates must:

Be South African citizens.
Be 35 years of age or younger.
Demonstrate alignment with SANSA’s core values: Customer-Centricity, Innovation, Collaboration, Responsiveness, and Fun.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply online through the SANSA portal by submitting a detailed CV and relevant supporting documents.

The application closing date varies from 1 February 2025 – March 2025. If no communication is received within four weeks post-application, consider the application unsuccessful.

Successful applicants will spend a full year (April 2025 to May 2026)

Why Join SANSA?

Participating in SANSA’s Volunteer and Trainees Programme offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge environment, contributing to South Africa’s advancement in space science and technology. It’s an excellent platform to develop skills and be part of a mission that shapes the future.

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