Transnet Youth Development & Bursary Programmes 2025

Transnet offers a variety of youth development initiatives, bursaries, and training programmes to support South African students in both technical and non-technical fields. Full-time students are viewed as potential future employees, depending on available vacancies after completing their qualifications.

Full-time Bursaries

Non-Technical Degrees

Bursaries are offered for full-time study in fields such as:

• Data Analytics
• Actuarial / Business Science
• Horticulture
• Property Valuation / Real Estate
• Computer Science / Informatics / Business Science
• Cyber Security
• Procurement & Supply Chain
• Environmental Management

Technical Degrees

Bursaries are offered for full-time study in technical fields such as:

• Industrial, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Computer, Civil, and Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Chemical Engineering

Bursary Value & Coverage

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation and meals
• Book allowance
• Experiential training

Selection Process

• Application screening by Transnet Bursary Department
• Interviews in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, and Durban
• Final selection based on interview, academic performance, and medical fitness

Contractual Obligations

Students are required to render one year of service for every year of financial aid received. Academic failure or non-compliance with bursary requirements may result in bursary repayment. Annual renewal depends on satisfactory academic performance.

Additional Opportunities

Vacation Work

Available during June/July or December/January holidays. Students must provide:

• Required period
• Preferred location
• Own accommodation arrangements (covered by allowance)

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

For University of Technology students who have completed S4. Available fields include Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgy, Data Analytics, Finance, Public Administration, ICT, and Computer Science.

Special Programmes

• CAT Programme: Three-year programme for CTA/BCompt (Hons) students with mentorship from Chartered Accountants.
• Young Professional-in-Training (YPT): 24-month programme providing work experience for technical and non-technical graduates.
• Technician-in-Training (TIT): 12–24 months for diploma graduates who completed WIL.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT): 24-month programme for Engineering graduates with formal and on-the-job training.
• Apprenticeships: Vocational training in trades such as Electrician, Fitter and Turner, Electrical Fitter, and Welder.

Apply and learn more:
Click here for the official Transnet bursary and youth programme page