AfriSam invites qualifying South African students to apply for the AfriSam Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Bursary Location: Peninsula Quarry and Rheebok Quarry, Western Cape, South Africa
AfriSam Bursary Programme 2027
AfriSam is offering bursary opportunities to students who are studying or planning to study towards selected engineering qualifications.
The bursary will support up to:
3 years / 36 months of study
with the aim of helping students complete recognised qualifications and prepare for entry into the job market.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary is available for the following study areas:
Peninsula Quarry: Civil Engineering Diploma
Rheebok Quarry: Mechanical Engineering Diploma
Bursary Duration
The bursary may fund up to:
36 months
This is intended to support completion of the relevant engineering qualification.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be studying or planning to study towards one of the approved engineering qualifications.
- Be studying or planning to study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa.
- Have a strong academic record.
- Have achieved at least a 60% overall average.
- Demonstrate good behavioural standards.
Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African students and female students.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Certified copy of ID document.
- Matric certificate.
- Curriculum Vitae.
No separate bursary application form is required according to the supplied information.
Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within approximately two weeks should consider their applications unsuccessful.
How to Apply for AfriSam Bursary 2027
Applications must be submitted by email to:
cape.recruitment@za.afrisam.com
Applicants should use the relevant email subject line:
Bursary – Civil Engineering
or
Bursary – Mechanical Engineering
Applicants should attach all required supporting documents before sending the application.
Bursary Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
11 September 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.
Enquiries
For bursary-related enquiries, contact AfriSam at:
recruitment.central@za.afrisam.com
Important Application Notes
The bursary is specifically linked to Civil Engineering Diploma studies for Peninsula Quarry and Mechanical Engineering Diploma studies for Rheebok Quarry.
Applicants must have a minimum overall academic average of 60%.
Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans and female students.