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Hatch Bursary South Africa 2026

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At a glance

Summary

Hatch, founded in 1955 as “W.S. Atkins & Associates”, is an international engineering, development and multidisciplinary management consultancy. It wasn’t until 1962 that the company changed names to Hatch, as the result of the employment of Gerry Hatch. The group has over 70 offices across 6 continents, where it employs over 9000 staff members. Today the company is one of the top 20 global mining and metals companies. The company has offices across major cities in South Africa, including in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Durban

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What’s covered

Funding details

Thebursarywill provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, accommodation and allowances. Students will also be able to take part in vacation work and will receive extra support services during the course of their studies. Hatch bursary recipients will also receive the following benefits: Receive formal and informal mentorship from leaders and authorities within the industryWork alongside people from different cultures and countries across the global organisationAcquire project experience in South Africa and globallyBe offered opportunities to pursue career paths in Energy, Infrastructure Mining & Metals or Digital sectors after graduationTake part in local Professional Development Programs after graduationJoin an exciting working environment which will allow you to use your Engineering qualification in traditional sectors or emerging and innovative industries Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their applications by no later than 19 December 2025.

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Check your match

Eligibility criteria

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 citizenYou must be studying or intend on studying towards a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), within one of the Engineering disciplines listed aboveYou must be studying or intend on studying at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must have achieved and maintained a minimum overall average of 65%, if currently studying

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Prepare ahead

Application requirements

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Your next steps

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online at:Hatch Bursary Application 2026: Chemical Engineering(Reference number: 95700) Hatch Bursary Application 2026: Civil Engineering(Reference number: 95695) Hatch Bursary Application 2026: Electrical Engineering(Reference number: 95699) Hatch Bursary Application 2026: Mechanical Engineering(Reference number: 95696) Applicants will be required to Register an account before they can Login and apply. Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Hatch 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): ID document (certified copy)Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copies)Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)Proof of acceptance from a recognised tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)Full tertiary academic record/ transcripts, if currently at tertiary level (on institutions letterhead)ComprehensiveCurriculum Vitae

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