Traxtion Bursary South Africa 2026
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At a glance
Summary
Traxtion has earned a distinguished reputation for providing exceptional rail services and solutions throughout Africa. For over 30 years, we have been at the forefront of delivering innovative rail solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. Our robust financial strength allows us to invest in cutting-edge rolling stock and transformative track infrastructure projects, empowering us to offer impactful rail solutions to our clients. Driven by a deep passion for rail, our mission goes beyond transportation—we strive to create new opportunities, foster progress, and open up brighter horizons for the communities we serve across the continent.
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Funding details
The benefits of the bursary include the following: tuition fees, registration fees, prescribed books, stipend for personal expenses. Beneficiaries of the bursary may also gain access to mentorship from Traxtion professionals. Additionally they stand a chance to get vacation work placements in rail maintenance facilities. This exposes them to real-world work experience.
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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 a femaleYou must be from a previously disadvantaged backgroundYou must be between 18 and 35 years oldYou must reside in North West, Free State, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape or Gauteng, where Traxtion has a footprintYou must be in financial needYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must have achieved a minimum average 60% in your final Matric resultsYou must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed aboveYou must be admitted or registered to study at a TVET College in South Africa, that is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at:Traxtion Bursary Application 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Traxtion 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/ certificateLatest examination resultsProof of TVET College registration/ acceptance (on a letterhead)Proof of addressLetter of recommendation by the school principal or lecturer in the institution where the student is registered(read our tips onhow to get a letter of reference/ testimonial for your bursary application)Curriculum Vitae
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