Transnet Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – TRANSNET

Transnet SOC Ltd was founded in the year 1990 and is the biggest logistical freight company in South Africa. However, the year 1867 was the first time the country identified a need for railway services, upon the uncovering of diamonds in Kimberly.

The company is responsible for transporting tons of goods around South Africa on a daily basis, via rail; pipeline and port. The company has headquarters based in the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg and has a staff force of over 49 000 employees. They aim to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective, efficient and integrated services in order to promote the economic growth of the country.

Transnet is made up of the following operating divisions: rail engineering (previously known as Transwerk), freight rail (previously known as Spoornet), port terminals (previously known as SAPO), national ports authority (previously known as the NPA) and pipelines (previously known as Petronet).
 

ABOUT THE TRANSNET BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Transnet is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Transnet will be awarding bursaries for undergraduate Technical and Non-Technical studies, including the following fields:
Engineering studies (BSc / BEng):

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgy Engineering

Specialised Commercial studies (National Diploma / BSc):

  • Accounting Science
  • Computer Science
  • Data Sciences
  • Environmental Science
  • Geographical Information Systems
  • Information Systems

These bursaries are available as part of Transnet’s pipeline development strategy, for fields that help address the companies skills needs.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE TRANSNET BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SERVICE CONTRACT

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, textbook allowance, accommodation, meals and experiential training. The bursary award will be renewed each year based on satisfactory academic performance.

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.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Transnet Bursary.
 

MORE ABOUT THE TRANSNET BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by February 2026 – if you do not receive any feedback by the end of February, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview by the Transnet Academy (in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Cape Town and Durban), before final selection is made.

Students will also be required to undergo a medical fitness assessment and must provide satisfactory academic results before selection can take place.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSNET BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be under 25 years old
  • You must have completed Matric or you must be currently in Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2026
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must be a top-performing student
  • 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
  • You must have good written and communication skills
  • You must have basic computer skills
  • You must be able to work well within a team
  • You must have good problem solving skills
  • You must pay close attention to detail
  • You must be willing to learn
  • You must have good interpersonal skills
  • Preference will be given to students from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organization/ Operating Division
  • Students with a disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE TRANSNET BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at:
Transnet Bursary Application 2026: Engineering studies
(Reference: req3217)
Transnet Bursary Application 2026: Specialised Commercial studies
(Reference: req3218)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Transnet bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • Completed Transnet Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Full academic record, including most recent results, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Proof of tertiary registration or acceptance (on institutions letterhead)
  • Shortened Curriculum Vitae

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE TRANSNET BURSARY

6 October 2025.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Transnet directly:
Department: Bursary Office
Tel: 011 584 1194
Fax: 086 582 7236
Email: bursaries@transnet.net
 

Please do NOT contact Transnet if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in August 2025.

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