ACTOM Engineering Projects and Contracts invites South African students to apply for the Electrical Engineering Bursary Opportunity 2027.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Bursary Location: Impala Mines, North West, South Africa
About the ACTOM Engineering Projects and Contracts Bursary 2027
ACTOM Engineering Projects and Contracts has opened applications for its 2027 Bursary Opportunity for qualifying South African students studying Electrical Engineering at a University of Technology.
This opportunity is aimed at students who will be in their final year of study during the 2027 academic year and who reside within selected municipalities in the North West Province.
The bursary is designed to support promising future engineers while helping them gain access to opportunities within South Africa’s engineering, mining and industrial sectors.
Field of Study Supported
The ACTOM Engineering Projects and Contracts Bursary supports students studying:
- Electrical Engineering
Applicants must be studying at a recognised University of Technology and must be entering their final year of study in 2027.
Who Should Apply?
This bursary opportunity is suitable for students who:
- Are passionate about Electrical Engineering
- Want to work in the mining or industrial engineering sector
- Have strong technical and problem-solving skills
- Are committed to completing their qualification
- Reside within the approved municipalities in the North West Province
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be studying towards an Electrical Engineering qualification
- Be entering final year of study in 2027
- Be enrolled at any recognised University of Technology
- Be a South African citizen
- Include proof of South African citizenship
- Include proof of residential address
- Reside within one of the approved municipalities
- Be willing to participate in interviews if shortlisted
Eligible Residential Areas
Applicants must currently live in one of the following municipalities:
- Rustenburg Local Municipality
- Madibeng Local Municipality
- Moses Kotane Local Municipality
Candidates from outside these areas may not be considered. Applicants should ensure that they submit valid proof of residence with their applications.
Selection Process
Successful applicants will be selected through interviews.
Shortlisted candidates may be assessed based on:
- Academic performance
- Communication skills
- Career goals
- Motivation for studying Electrical Engineering
- Understanding of the engineering field
- Problem-solving ability
- Professional attitude
Documents Required
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic record
- Proof of South African citizenship
- Proof of residential address
- Any additional supporting documents requested by ACTOM
Applicants should make sure that all documents are clear, complete and submitted before the closing date.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email.
Applicants must email their updated CV, academic records, proof of nationality and proof of residential address to:
Click here to apply for ACTOM Engineering Projects and Contracts Bursary Opportunities 2027
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 31 July 2026.
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered, so applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.