Hitachi Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – HITACHI

Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa (HCAF) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japanese company, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.

Hitachi Construction Machinery has been marketing and supporting the Hitachi Construction and Mining equipment for more than 70 years. Hitachi Construction Machinery equipment is used in the Mining and Construction industry, for a variety of uses, including excavating, loading, lifting and hauling.

The company has served the African continent since 1936, previously trading as Premier Metal Company of South Africa, until renaming to Hitachi Construction Machinery Southern Africa in 1998.
 

ABOUT THE HITACHI BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Hitachi Construction Machinery Southern Africa Co (Pty) Ltd is inviting students to apply for the Hitachi Kenkijin Bursary Trust, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate and postgraduate studies within the following fields:

  • Accounting (CA/SA)
  • Human Resources
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Procurement (CIPS)

 

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MORE ABOUT THE HITACHI BURSARY PROGRAMME

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 Hitachi Bursary.

Bursary recipients will be required to sign a one-year commitment agreement.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HITACHI 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 South African citizen
  • You must be between 16 and 35 years old
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a registered with a higher education institution in South Africa
  • You must have achieved a minimum average pass rate of 75% if currently studying
  • You must have proven financial need

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE HITACHI BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Hitachi Bursary Application 2026

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

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Proof of admission / registration
  • Transcript/ proof of current tertiary record (certified copy)
  • Proof of address (or a letter confirming that you still live with your parents)
  • Profile picture (Head and Shoulders)

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE HITACHI BURSARY

17 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 scholarship programme, please contact Hitachi directly:
Contact page: https://hitachicmpartsmedia.co.za/contact-us/
 

Please do NOT contact Hitachi 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 October 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.