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Transnet Bursary South Africa 2026

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At a glance

Summary

Transnet SOC Ltd was founded in the year 1990 and is the biggest logistical freight company in South Africa. However, the year 1867 was the first time the country identified a need for railway services, upon the uncovering of diamonds in Kimberly. The company is responsible for transporting tons of goods around South Africa on a daily basis, via rail; pipeline and port. The company has headquarters based in the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg and has a staff force of over 49 000 employees. They aim to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective, efficient and integrated services in order to promote the economic growth of the country.

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What’s covered

Funding details

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, textbook allowance, accommodation, meals and experiential training. The bursary award will be renewed each year based on satisfactory academic performance. Students may be required to do vacation work at Transnet during the June/ July or December/ January holidays. After graduation, bursars may be is required to work at Transnet for the equal duration of the bursary award, depending on the availability of vacancies. 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 Transnet Bursary.

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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 under 25 years oldYou must have completed Matric or you must be currently in MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying full time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2026You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must be a top-performing studentYou 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 MatricYou must have good written and communication skillsYou must have basic computer skillsYou must be able to work well within a teamYou must have good problem solving skillsYou must pay close attention to detailYou must be willing to learnYou must have good interpersonal skillsPreference will be given to students from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organization/ Operating DivisionStudents with a disabilities are encouraged to apply

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Prepare ahead

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Your next steps

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online at:Transnet Bursary Application 2026: Engineering studies(Reference: req3217)Transnet Bursary Application 2026: Specialised Commercial studies(Reference: req3218) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Transnet bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): CompletedTransnet Bursary Application Form(.pdf)ID document (certified copy)Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)Full academic record, including most recent results, if currently studying (certified copy)Proof of tertiary registration or acceptance (on institutions letterhead)ShortenedCurriculum Vitae

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