Transnet: Engineering Bursaries Programme 2017
Full-time bursaries are awarded annually according to the employment needs of the company. All our full-time students are viewed as potential employees – depending on vacancies being available after successfully completing their qualifications.
Bursary Value
The comprehensive bursary, covers the following:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation and meals
- Book Allowance
- Experiential training
Students are allowed to study at a South African University of their own choice who offers the relevant fields of study.
This list may vary depending on the needs of the company:
| B. Engineering |
| Industrial (Ref no: 60000173) |
| Metallurgy (physical) (Ref no: 60000170) |
| Electrical (heavy current) (Ref no: 60000167) |
| Electronic (Ref no: 60000171) |
| Mechanical (Ref no: 60000169) |
| Civil (Ref no: 60000175) |
Selection
After the screening of applications by the Transnet Bursary Department, candidates – based on academic performance on secondary or tertiary level – will be invited to be interviewed. The interviews will take place in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Cape Town and Durban.
The final selection and award is subjective to the following:
- Interview
- Satisfactory academic results
- Medical fitness
What Will Transnet Expect From Me? (Contractual Obligations)
Students are required to render one year’s service for every year of financial aid received from Transnet after acquiring the qualification.
Subjects failed must be repeated at student’s own cost. Termination of the bursary will be in consultation with the student and the training institution.
If the student fails to comply with the requirements of the bursary agreement, the bursary becomes payable in terms of the agreement.
The bursary will be renewed annually if the student’s academic performance is satisfactory.
How To Apply
Download the Application form for the Transnet Bursary
Applications must be sent to bursaries@transnet.net
Bursary Office Address
Physical Address
Room 4206
Carlton Centre
150 Commissioner Street
Johannesburg
Closing Date: 31 July 2016
