Martin & East Gap Year and Bursary South Africa 2027 – 2028

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE MARTIN & EAST BURSARY COVER?

Martin & East is inviting students to apply for their Matric Gap Year programme, for the 2027 academic year, followed by their Bursary programme for the 2028 academic year.

Students completing Matric in 2026, are invited to apply for the 2027 Matric Gap Year, which will allow them the opportunity to participate in the following disciplines:

  • Bulk Earthworks and Landfills
  • Bridges and Concrete Structures
  • Crushing and Screening
  • Erosion Protection and Gabions
  • Low Cost Housing and Services
  • Pipelines and Underground Services
  • Road Construction and Rehab
  • Road Surfacing and Maintenance
  • Synthetic Playing Fields
  • Trenchless Solutions

Candidates will earn a salary during the gap year and will be placed on a Construction Roadworks and Supervision Learnership.

After completing the 2027 gap year programme, students will receive bursary funding, to study Civil Engineering in 2028, to study at these selected institutions: University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, University of Pretoria, Nelson Mandela University.

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WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE MARTIN & EAST BURSARY?

Bursary selection will be based on the following main factors: overall site performance during the gap year and acceptance into one of the approved programmes at an approved institution. Final selection will be made by the bursary committee.

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 Martin & East bursary.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE MARTIN & EAST BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for this bursary (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 currently in Matric, in 2026
  • You must be willing to complete the Matric Gap Year programme in 2027
  • You must intend on studying towards a Civil Engineering qualification in 2028 (BSc/ BEng/ BEng Tech/ Diploma)
  • You must be willing to study at one of these institutions in 2028:
    • University of Cape Town
    • Stellenbosch University
    • Cape Peninsula University of Technology
    • University of Pretoria
    • Nelson Mandela University
  • You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Pure Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy/ Technical Mathematics and Physical Science

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE MARTIN & EAST BURSARY?

Students who meet the above criteria, can apply via email to: careers@megroup.co.za
(Insert the words “Scholar Recruitment 2027” in the email subject line).

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE MARTIN & EAST BURSARY?

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric June results and latest results
  • Curriculum Vitae

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE MARTIN & EAST BURSARY?

30 October 2026.

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

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Martin & East directly:
Contact people: Megan Adonis or Zelia Cyster
Email: careers@megroup.co.za

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

WHAT DOES MARTIN & EAST DO?

Martin & East (Pty) Ltd is one of South Africa’s longest-established civil engineering and construction companies. Founded in 1950, the company has spent more than 75 years developing, upgrading and maintaining essential infrastructure across the country, earning a strong reputation for quality and reliability.

Its expertise includes bulk earthworks, water and sewer infrastructure, road and bridge construction, low-cost housing developments, and the rehabilitation and maintenance of existing infrastructure. Through its specialist divisions, the company also provides asphalt surfacing, trenchless technology solutions and plant hire services.

Martin & East is a B-BBEE Level 1 Empowered Supplier and Contributor, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to transformation, skills development and broad-based economic empowerment in South Africa.

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This bursary listing was last updated in July 2026.

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