Transnet Bursary Programme 2025

Transnet SOC Ltd - South Africa's National Logistics Company

📅 Application Period

Opens: 1 April 2025

Closes: 6 October 2025

Response Date: End of February 2026

💰 Bursary Value

  • Full tuition fees
  • Accommodation & meals
  • Book allowance
  • Experiential training
  • Vacation work allowance

🎯 Service Obligation

One year service for every year of funding received

Must maintain satisfactory academic performance

Vacation work required during holidays

About Transnet

Transnet SOC Ltd is South Africa's state-owned logistics company delivering integrated, efficient, safe, reliable and cost-effective services to promote economic growth in South Africa. As part of our pipeline and skills development strategy, we are offering specialist bursaries which align to the Transnet business strategy.

📊 Vision

To be the leading logistics company for sustainable solutions in South Africa and beyond

🎯 Mission

Deliver integrated, efficient, safe, reliable and cost-effective services

💼 Opportunities

Full-time bursaries for 2026 intake in technical and commercial fields

Available Bursary Programmes

🎓 Engineering Bursaries (Technical)

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 with minimum Level Five (60%+) in English, Mathematics and Physical Science
  • Current tertiary students studying towards B.Eng. or BSc. Engineering degrees
  • South African citizens under 35 years
  • Persons with disability encouraged to apply

Fields of Study:

  • BSc/B.Eng Electronics Engineering
  • BSc/B.Eng Electrical Engineering
  • BSc/B.Eng Industrial Engineering
  • BSc/B.Eng Metallurgy Engineering
  • BSc/B.Eng Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Electro-mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering

📊 Specialist Commercial Bursaries

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 with minimum Level Five (60%+) in English and relevant subjects
  • Current tertiary students in advertised qualifications
  • South African citizens
  • Persons with disability encouraged to apply

Fields of Study:

  • ND/BSc Computer Science
  • ND/BSc Geographical Information System
  • ND/BSc Information Systems
  • ND/BSc Environmental Science
  • ND/BSc Data Science
  • BCom Accounting/Accounting Sciences
  • Data Analytics
  • Actuarial/Business Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Environmental Management
  • Horticulture
  • Property Valuation/Real Estate
  • Computer Science/Informatics

Career Development Programmes

👨‍🎓 Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

For University of Technology students who have completed S4. Programmes include:

  • Civil, Electrical, Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgy
  • Data Analytics, System Analytics
  • IT, Finance, Business Administration
  • Computer Science

📚 Chartered Accountant Training (CAT)

Three-year programme for CTA/BCompt (Hons) graduates. Features:

  • Assigned Chartered Accountant mentor
  • Matches SAICA syllabus requirements
  • Wide business exposure
  • Final year CTA students can join

👩‍💼 Young Professional-in-Training (YPT)

24-month programme for graduates with technical and non-technical qualifications

  • Relevant work experience
  • Professional development
  • Career advancement opportunities

🔧 Technician-in-Training (TIT)

12-24 month programme for students who completed Work Integrated Learning with Transnet

  • Technical and non-technical diplomas
  • Hands-on training
  • Industry certification

👨‍🔬 Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

24-month programme for Transnet Bursary graduates in Engineering

  • Formal and on-the-job training
  • Defined training segments
  • Professional registration support

🛠️ Apprenticeship Programme

Vocational training in 14 trades including:

  • Electrician
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Electrical Fitter
  • Welder
  • And 10 other trades

Application Process & Timeline

1 April 2025

Applications Open

Bursary applications officially open for 2026 intake

6 October 2025

Applications Close

Deadline for submitting all bursary applications

Oct - Nov 2025

Screening & Interviews

Screening of applications and interviews in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, and Durban

End Feb 2026

Final Selection

Successful candidates notified. If no response by this date, regard application as unsuccessful

How to Apply

🌐 Online Application

Visit: www.transnet.net/careers

Look for bursary opportunities under Careers section

📋 Required Documents

  • Comprehensive CV
  • Grade 12 report/certificate
  • Full academic transcript
  • University provisional acceptance letter
  • Certified copy of ID document

✅ Selection Criteria

  • Interview performance
  • Satisfactory academic results
  • Medical fitness
  • Alignment with business needs

Contractual Obligations & Requirements

📝 Service Contract

  • One year service for each year of funding received
  • Must work for Transnet after qualification
  • Contract signed before funding commences
  • Termination conditions apply

📚 Academic Requirements

  • Must maintain satisfactory academic performance
  • Subjects failed must be repeated at student's own cost
  • Bursary renewed annually based on performance
  • Must complete qualification within prescribed time

🏢 Vacation Work

  • Available during June/July or December/January holidays
  • Must provide required period and preferred location
  • Accommodation arrangements are student's responsibility
  • Paid from allowance received

Download Application Forms & Resources

Get all the necessary documents for your Transnet bursary application

📥 Download Transnet Bursary Application Form - 2025 📘 Download Bursary Guidelines & Information

Note: Always verify the latest forms on the official Transnet website

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