Transnet Bursary 2024 Application – Transnet is inviting interested applicants who wish to apply for its Transnet Bursary 2024 which is awarded annually as part of the company’s human capital development by its employment needs. The bursary will be offered to applicants who wish to pursue their studies in various fields at South African universities of their choice.
Potential applicants can apply through this link: https://www.transnet.net/Career/Pages/Bursary. Read through the article to see a guide on applying for the bursary, the eligibility criteria, the deadline, and the steps to apply.
About The Transnet Bursary
The host of the bursary which is Transnet formerly known as Spoornet is the biggest carrier of freight in South Africa. Transnet is composed of five primary divisions: Transnet Pipelines, Transnet National Ports Authority, Transnet Engineering, Transnet Freight Rail, and Specialist Unit. Every day, the company is in charge of shipping tons of cargo throughout South Africa by rail, pipeline, and port. More than 49,000 people work for the corporation, which has its headquarters in Johannesburg’s Carlton Centre. Their mission is to support the nation’s economic development by providing integrated, economical, safe, and dependable services.
Transnet provides bursaries to students studying in some fields of study. Applications for full-time comprehensive bursaries in the following disciplines are encouraged from current tertiary students and matriculated learners in the following fields:
Specialist Commercial Bursary (Degree & National Diploma):
- Actuarial Science/Statistics
- Business Information Systems
- Data/Computer Science
- Information Technology/Informatics
- Safety / Risk Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics/Transport Management
- Human Kinetics & Ergonomics
- Management Accounting
- Accounting/ Finance
- Human Resource Information Systems /Analytics
- Social Work /Industrial & Organisational
- Psychology/Psychological Counselling
- Cyber Security
- Security Management/ Policing
- Property Man/Real Estate/ Town Regional Planning
- Environmental Management
For Engineering Bursary (B.Eng or BSc Engineering):
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electronics
- Electrical (Heavy Current)
- Industrial
- Mechanical
- Mechatronics
- Marine Engineering
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fulfill the following minimal requirements before applying for the bursary. Your application will not be considered if any of the prerequisites are not met. The following criteria apply:
- South African citizens
- Must have completed Matric or you must be currently in Matric
- Must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2023
- Must be studying or intend on studying at a recognized tertiary institution in South Africa
- Specialist Commercial Bursary: 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
- Engineering Bursary: must have achieved a minimum of level 5 (60%) for Mathematics, Physical Science and English in Matric
Transnet Bursary Requirements
To apply for the bursary, applicants are required to make available the following documents. They are as follows:
- A certified copy of your ID document
- A certified copy of your Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
- A certified copy of your Matric certificate, if completed Matric
- A certified copy of your full academic record, including most recent results, if currently studying
- Proof of tertiary registration or acceptance (on institution letterhead)
- Shortened Curriculum Vitae
What Does Transnet Bursary Cover
Scholarships are available to those who want to study a variety of subjects to support the business strategy of the company. The bursary will cover the following:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation and meals
- Book allowance
- As well as experiential training
- For every year you study, you will have to work for the company for a year
Step-By-Step Application Process
To apply for the bursary, applicants have to:
- Download and fill out the Transnet Bursary Application Form. (pdf)
- Attach the certified copies of the required documents for the application
- You can send your applications to (one of the following ways):
- By email: bursaries@transnet.net or
- By fax: 0865827236.
- By post:
- Transnet Academy
Faculty of Leadership and Functional Development
15 Girton Road
Inyanda 2
3rd floor
Parktown
2193
- Transnet Academy
- Only those who have been shortlisted will be contacted for interviews and selection. The cities of Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, and Durban will be used to host the interviews.
- The outcome of the interview, the student’s satisfactory academic performance, and their level of medical fitness all influence the ultimate decision and reward.
Application Deadline – Transnet Bursary 2024 Closing Date
The deadline for the Transnet Bursary 2024 is 30 September 2023. If you submit your application after the closing date, your application will not be considered.
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