Transnet invites South African student to apply for the 2024 Bursary Programme. These bursaries are available as part of Transnet’s pipeline development strategy, for fields that help address the companies skills needs.

Transnet will be awarding bursaries within the following fields of study:

Specialist Commercial Bursary (Degree or National Diploma):

• Actuarial Science
• Business Science
• Computer Science
• Cyber Security
• Data Analytics
• Horticulture
• Informatics
• Property Valuation
• Real Estate

Engineering Bursary (BEng or BSc):

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Metallurgy Engineering

Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric or you must be currently in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2024
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
• Specialist Commercial Bursary: you must have achieved a minimum of level 5 (60%) for English and relevant subjects in line with the criteria for your course of study, in Matric
• Engineering Bursary: you must have achieved a minimum of level 5 (60%) for Mathematics, Physical Science and English in Matric

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Tuition fees,
• Textbook allowance,
• Accommodation,
• Meals and experiential training.

NB. The bursary award will be renewed each year based on satisfactory academic performance.

Obligation:

• Students may be required to do vacation work at Transnet during the June/ July or December/ January holidays.
• After graduation, bursars may be is required to work at Transnet for the equal duration of the bursary award, depending on the availability of vacancies.