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South African tech professionals have an opportunity to join one of the world’s largest and most respected airline groups. Emirates Airlines and Air Services is offering more than 200 IT positions to skilled South Africans as part of a major global recruitment drive.
The Dubai-based Emirates Group is hosting two dedicated recruitment information sessions in South Africa this month. The first will take place on 27 September in Johannesburg, followed by a second event on 28 September in Cape Town.
Extensive IT Roles Across Key Disciplines
The available roles span a wide range of IT specialisations, including software engineering, DevOps, agile delivery, hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, digital workplace, innovation, technical product management, service management, and IT architecture.
This initiative forms part of the Emirates Group’s broader strategy to recruit 17,300 professionals across 350 different roles in the current financial year, strengthening its global IT and innovation capabilities.
Dubai: A Global Tech Destination
According to Ali Serdar Yakut, Executive Vice President of IT at Emirates Group, Dubai is consistently ranked among the world’s top ten cities for tech talent. He said the group is eager to attract high-performing professionals who want to contribute to global aviation innovation.
“We have a wide array of exciting and challenging tech and innovation projects in the pipeline, some of which will shape the future of aviation and enhance many of our day-to-day operations,” Yakut said.
What Candidates Can Expect at the Recruitment Events
The upcoming recruitment sessions in Johannesburg and Cape Town are designed to give attendees a comprehensive view of what life at Emirates Group IT entails. Candidates will hear from senior managers about the company’s projects, team structure, and work environment.
Participants will also gain insight into the types of technologies the company uses, the roles currently open, and the benefits of living and working in Dubai. The sessions are interactive, offering direct engagement with IT leaders and recruitment specialists.
Interested candidates are required to register in advance via the Emirates Careers page in order to be considered for shortlisting and event access.
Life and Benefits at Emirates Group IT
The Emirates IT division currently employs around 2,500 professionals worldwide. New hires will become part of a large and diverse community that includes software developers, data scientists, cybersecurity specialists, technical product managers, architects, and DevOps experts.
The company offers a wide range of benefits beyond competitive salaries. These include profit-sharing eligibility, comprehensive medical and life insurance, and access to discounted flights for immediate and extended family members. Employees also receive an Emirates Platinum card, which offers discounts across thousands of retail, education, wellness, and hospitality outlets in Dubai.
World-Class Tools, Technologies, and Training
IT professionals joining the Emirates Group can expect to work on global-scale projects using a range of modern technologies and frameworks. These include:
- Cloud platforms and services
- Microservices architecture
- DevOps pipelines and automation tools
- Event streaming and API management
- Robotics and biometric integration
- Web and native mobile development
- ERP systems (Oracle), mainframes, and modern languages such as Java, Python, ReactJS, and .NET
Training and development are also a major focus. The company offers in-depth technical training programs, agile delivery workshops, and regular community events such as tech talks, codefests, bootcamps, and hackathons.
Ongoing Innovation Across the Group
The Emirates IT team plays a central role in powering more than 40 brands and businesses under the group’s umbrella. Recent innovations include the development of Emirates’ premium economy class, AI-based catering optimisation, and biometric systems for faster airport check-in and self-service bag drops.
By joining the team, South African tech professionals will not only have the chance to work on cutting-edge aviation technologies, but also to contribute to global digital transformation efforts within one of the most competitive industries in the world.