TETA Bursary South Africa 2026

The Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) is one of South Africa’s 21 SETAs which is responsible for assisting in training and skills development within various economic sectors, with focus on the Transport Sector. TETA’s operational areas include maritime, road freight, freight handling, rail, taxi, aerospace, road passenger, as well as forwarding and clearing transport industry sub-sectors.

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 or permanent resident in South AfricaYou must be currently unemployedYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualifications in one of the fields listed above, in 2026You must be registered or intend to register to study at a recognised and accredited University (Public/ Accredited Private Institutions), University of Technology, Public andPrivate Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges (including Accredited Aviation and Diving Schools)You must have passed with a minimum overall average of 40%Commercial Diving class II, III and IV applicants: you must have completed MatricCommercial Pilot License applicants: you must have a valid Private Pilot License (PPL)Instructor’s or Instrument Rating applicants: you must have a valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL)ATPL applicants: you must have a valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Instructor’s and Instrument ratingCommercial Diving applicants: you must be able to swimYou must be from a previously disadvantaged backgroundYou must have a total household income NOT more than R350 000 per annumYou must meet the criteria listed on theTETA Bursary Guidelines 2026(.pdf)

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Applications can be submitted online at:TETA Bursary Application 2026 Applicants will be required to register an account before they canLoginand apply. Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the TETA Bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with yourbursaryapplication (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): Matric students (entering 1st year in 2026): ID document (certified copy)Grade 11 or Matric Statement of Results (certified copy)Proof of application or acceptance to study at an approved institution (certified copy)Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificate if deceased (certified copy)Parents or guardians proof of household income (payslips if employed: certified copies/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA or pension grant if applicable: certified copies)Affidavit confirming the applicants employment status (certified copy) Undergraduate and Postgraduate students: ID document (certified copy)Highest qualification completed or official results (if applying for 2nd, 3rd or 4th year) (certified copy)Proof of application, registration or acceptance to study at an approved institution (certified copy)Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificate if deceased (certified copy)Parents or guardians proof of household income (payslips if employed: certified copies/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA or pension grant if applicable: certified copies)Affidavit confirming the applicants employment status (certified copy)Quotations for tuition fees, accommodation, if applicable (certified copy)Financial Statement indicating the balance of the learner’s account (certified copy) TVET students: ID document (certified copy)Matric certificate (certified copy)Proof of application or acceptance to study at a TVET college (certified copy)Proof of registration to study at a TVET college, if applicable (certified copy)Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificate if deceased (certified copy)Parents or guardians proof of household income (payslips if employed: certified copies/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA or pension grant if applicable: certified copies)Affidavit confirming the applicants employment status (certified copy) Pilot Training (Commercial Pilot License/ Instrument Rating/ Instructors Rating/ CPL with ATPL Subjects/ ATPL Hour Building) students: ID document (certified copy)Matric Statement of Results or certificate (certified copy)Pilot Training (Commercial Pilot License): valid Private Pilot License (certified copy)Pilot Training (Instrument Rating): valid Commercial Pilot License (certified copy)Pilot Training (Instructors Rating): valid Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating endorsement (certified copy)Pilot Training (CPL with ATPL Subjects): valid Commercial Pilot License with Instrument and Instructors Rating endorsement (certified copy)Pilot Training (ATPL Hour Building): valid Commercial Pilot License with Instrument, Instructors Rating and ATPL Subjects endorsementParents or guardians ID documents or death certificate if deceased (certified copy)Proof of acceptance or registration to study at an Aviation school (certified copy)Parents or guardians proof of household income (payslips if employed: certified copies/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA or pension grant if applicable: certified copies)Affidavit confirming the applicants employment status (certified copy)Quotations for training costs Commercial Diving students: ID document (certified copy)Highest qualification completed (certified copy)Proof of application or acceptance to an accredited Diving School (certified copy)Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificate if deceased (certified copy)Parents or guardians proof of household income (payslips if employed: certified copies/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA or pension grant if applicable: certified copies)Affidavit confirming the applicants employment status (certified copy)Quotations for training costs, equipment etcMedical Examination Results Note: documents must have been certified within the last 6 months.