2026

Saab Grintek Defence Recruitment Day!

Launch your engineering career with one of the world's leading defence and security companies!

Date: Saturday, 25 July 2026

Location: Saab Grintek Defence Headquarters, Centurion, Gauteng

Application deadline: Monday, 20 July 2026

Apply today

2026

Saab Grintek Defence Recruitment Day!

Launch your engineering career with one of the world's leading defence and security companies!

Date: Saturday, 25 July 2026

Location: Saab Grintek Defence Headquarters, Centurion, Gauteng

Application deadline: Monday, 20 July 2026

Apply today

Engineering with Saab Grintek Defence

Saab serves the global market with products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Keeping people and society safe.

As part of its ongoing investment in South African engineering talent, Saab Grintek Defence is inviting a select group of early-career engineers to attend a Recruitment Day at its Centurion headquarters.

This is your opportunity to meet Saab engineers, learn about the company, showcase your skills, and take the next step towards an exciting engineering career.

Who we are looking for

Software Engineers

For graduates and early-career professionals passionate about software development, problem-solving and innovation.

Software Systems Engineers

For graduates and early-career professionals interested in integrating complex technologies into real-world solutions.

Software Engineers

For graduates and early-career professionals passionate about software development, problem-solving and innovation.

Software Systems Engineers

For graduates and early-career professionals interested in integrating complex technologies into real-world solutions.

Software Engineers

For graduates and early-career professionals passionate about software development, problem-solving and innovation.

Software Systems Engineers

For graduates and early-career professionals interested in integrating complex technologies into real-world solutions.

Who should apply?

We are looking for talented graduates and early-career engineers who:

Have 0–2 years of professional experience

Are passionate about engineering, technology, and innovation

Are based in Gauteng or able to travel to Centurion if selected

Are available to attend the Recruitment Day on Saturday, 25 July 2026

Minimum requirements

Applicants should hold a relevant university degree such as:

BEng Computer Engineering

BSc Computer Science

BEng Electronic Engineering (with significant software development experience)

BEng Electrical & Computer Engineering

BEng Systems Engineering (where available)

The following qualifications may also be considered:

BSc Information Technology

BSc Information Systems (depending on technical depth)

BSc Mathematics or BSc Applied Mathematics

BSc Data Science

BSc Software Engineering

BEngTech Computer Engineering

BEng Electronic Engineering

Who should apply?

We are looking for talented graduates and early-career engineers who:

Have 0–2 years of professional experience

Are passionate about engineering, technology, and innovation

Are based in Gauteng or able to travel to Centurion if selected

Are available to attend the Recruitment Day on Saturday, 25 July 2026

Minimum requirements

Applicants should hold a relevant university degree such as:

BEng Computer Engineering

BSc Computer Science

BEng Electronic Engineering (with significant software development experience)

BEng Electrical & Computer Engineering

BEng Systems Engineering (where available)

The following qualifications may also be considered:

BSc Information Technology

BSc Information Systems (depending on technical depth)

BSc Mathematics or BSc Applied Mathematics

BSc Data Science

BSc Software Engineering

BEngTech Computer Engineering

BEng Electronic Engineering

Who should apply?

We are looking for talented graduates and early-career engineers who:

Have 0–2 years of professional experience

Are passionate about engineering, technology, and innovation

Are based in Gauteng or able to travel to Centurion if selected

Are available to attend the Recruitment Day on Saturday, 25 July 2026

Minimum requirements

Applicants should hold a relevant university degree such as:

BEng Computer Engineering

BSc Computer Science

BEng Electronic Engineering (with significant software development experience)

BEng Electrical & Computer Engineering

BEng Systems Engineering (where available)

The following qualifications may also be considered:

BSc Information Technology

BSc Information Systems (depending on technical depth)

BSc Mathematics or BSc Applied Mathematics

BSc Data Science

BSc Software Engineering

BEngTech Computer Engineering

BEng Electronic Engineering

What happens next?

Step 1: Submit your application before midnight on Monday, 20 July 2026.

Step 2: Applications will be reviewed by the Saab and Idili teams.

Step 3: Selected candidates will receive a personal invitation to attend the exclusive Recruitment Day at Saab Headquarters in Centurion.

Step 4: Meet Saab engineers and hiring teams, participate in recruitment activities, and learn more about career opportunities within the organisation.

Apply now!

Selected candidates must be available to attend the Recruitment Day in person at Saab Headquarters in Centurion, Gauteng, on Saturday, 25 July 2026. Applications will be reviewed against the role requirements, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate!