Transnet Bursary 2024 closing date

About Transnet Bursary 2023-2024 Bursary:
The Transnet bursary targets students interested in commercial, physical, or technical studies. Bursaries in the fields of Commercial Science, Physical Science, and Technical Studies will be open as the requirement in the agency is up and running. Read through for steps on how to apply for this bursary.

About Transnet
Transnet is the biggest and most important part of the freight logistics chain that brings every South African up to speed when it concerns goods and services. Every day Transnet delivers thousands of tons of goods around the country both to and from its ports via its dependable pipelines.This process sees the movement of that cargo onto ships for export while it unloads goods from overseas.
Their primary vision and mission is to be a focused freight transport company with the sole aim of delivering integrated, efficient, safe, reliable and cost-effective services in order to promote all economic growth in South Africa.

The company aims to do this by taking up their market share, improving productivity and profitability and by making sure that there is a proper capacity for customers ahead of demand.

What Does The Transnet Bursary Include?
  • Covering all tuition fees
  • Covering accommodation fees
  • Providing a book allowance
  • Offering a train ride home for holidays
Service Contract
Eligible students for the Transnet Bursary 2024 are required to work one year for each year of their studies for the company. Full-time bursaries are granted once a year based on the company’s employment needs. Full-time candidates are initially viewed as impending employees, but this status may change after completing the bursary term, depending on the company’s requirements at that time.

Who Can Apply For The Transnet Bursary Program?

Eligible candidates for the Transnet Bursary Program include those studying the following:
Commercial Science

  • Physical Science, 
  • and Technical Studies, particularly in B.Sc. 
Engineering fields such as 
  • Mechanical, Electrical
  • Electronic, Industrial
  • Metallurgy
  •  Civil Engineering 
  • How To Apply For The Transnet Bursary
  • Online Application
  • Complete the online application.
  • Download the form below and answer all questions.
  • Ensure to attach certified copies of your documents.
  • Send the forms via Mail, Fax, or postal address.
Requirements For the Transnet Bursary
  • Applicants must be a South African Citizen
  • He or she must meet the standard for entry in a certain( chosen) field at the Institute
  • Candidates must be higher than a normal achiever, i.e partially completing some kind of qualification
    Applicants own a valid South African ID

    Transnet Contact Information:
  • Mail: bursaries@transnet.net
  • Fax: 011 774 9235
  • Postal Address: Find the address on the form

Ensure the following accompany your application:

  • Grade 11 & Grade 12 results for scholars (latest results)
  • Grade 12 & Academic results for students (latest results)
  • Records of partial/experimental training paper for University & Technology candidates 
  • Certified copy of your ID
Closing Date:
Their applications open 1st May and close 31 of July yearly.

How Will I Get Notified?

Applicants will be notified once the selection process is completed.

Interview Venues:
Selected candidates will be invited to interview with the company. Interviews will take place in the following places:

  • Johannesburg
  • Durban, Cape Town, or Bloemfontein,
  • It also depends on the candidate’s location and company openings.The final award of the bursary and selection of the deserving candidates depends on the following:
  • Satisfactory academic results
  • Medical fitness.