Traxtion Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – TRAXTION

Traxtion has earned a distinguished reputation for providing exceptional rail services and solutions throughout Africa.

For over 30 years, we have been at the forefront of delivering innovative rail solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. Our robust financial strength allows us to invest in cutting-edge rolling stock and transformative track infrastructure projects, empowering us to offer impactful rail solutions to our clients. Driven by a deep passion for rail, our mission goes beyond transportation—we strive to create new opportunities, foster progress, and open up brighter horizons for the communities we serve across the continent.
 

ABOUT THE TRAXTION BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

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

Bursaries will be awarded to previously disadvantaged female students, residing in North West, Free State, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape and Gauteng, for studies within the following fields:

  • Boilermakers
  • Diesel Mechanics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Fitters and Turners
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Supply Chain and Logistics
  • Warehouse and Inventory Management

TraxWAGON is a groundbreaking bursary program designed to champion diversity within the rail industry. This initiative reflects Traxtion’s unwavering dedication to fostering a future where individuals from all backgrounds have equal opportunities to thrive and make an impact in this vibrant sector.

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 Traxtion Bursary.
 

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRAXTION 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 a female
  • You must be from a previously disadvantaged background
  • You must be between 18 and 35 years old
  • You must reside in North West, Free State, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape or Gauteng, where Traxtion has a footprint
  • You must be in financial need
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must have achieved a minimum average 60% in your final Matric results
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be admitted or registered to study at a TVET College in South Africa, that is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE TRAXTION BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Traxtion Bursary Application 2026

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

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

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE TRAXTION BURSARY

9 January 2026.
(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 Traxtion directly:
Contact page: https://traxtion.africa/contact/
 

Please do NOT contact Traxtion 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 November 2025.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.