South African Recruitment Events
Bloemfontein – 25th July – Apply online to be invited
Pretoria – 27th July – Apply online to be invited
Stellenbosch – 2nd August – Apply online to be invited
Cape Town – 5th August – Apply online to be invited
Key Requirements
To be eligible for an Emirates Cabin Crew position, you must meet the following criteria:
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Age: At least 21 years old.
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Education: Grade 12 / Matric certificate (or equivalent high school qualification).
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Experience: At least 1 year of hospitality or customer service experience (e.g., retail, hotels, call centers, restaurants).
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Height & Reach: Minimum height of 160 cm, and able to reach 212 cm while standing on tiptoes (to reach emergency equipment).
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Language: Fluent in written and spoken English (spoken knowledge of other languages is a plus).
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Appearance: No visible tattoos while wearing the official Emirates cabin crew uniform.
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Relocation: Willingness to relocate to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
What You Get (Salary & Benefits)
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Tax-Free Salary: Basic monthly salary plus flying hours pay (average total is around AED 11,244 / ~R55,000+ per month, tax-free).
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Accommodation & Transport: Fully furnished, shared accommodation in Dubai plus free transport to/from the airport.
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Training: 7.5 weeks of world-class safety, emergency, and hospitality training at the Emirates Aviation College in Dubai.
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Concessions: Discounted flight tickets for you, your family, and friends.
HOW TO APPLY
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Online Application: Visit the official portal at Emirates Group Careers.
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Submit Documents: You will need an up-to-date CV in English and recent full-length and portrait photos.
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Assessment & Recruitment Events: Emirates regularly holds Open Days and Invite-Only Assessment Days in major South African cities (e.g., Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Stellenbosch). You can apply online to receive an official invite to an assessment day near you.
Safety Warning: Emirates never charges application or processing fees. Always apply directly via their official career portal.
