Transnet offers Full-time bursaries annually according to the employment needs of the company. All full-time students are viewed as potential employees – depending on vacancies being available after successfully completing their qualifications.
The comprehensive bursary covers the following:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation and meals
- Book Allowance
- Experiential training
Students are allowed to study at a South African University of their own choice who offers the relevant fields of study.
Selection
After the screening of applications by the Transnet Bursary Department, candidates – based on academic performance on secondary or tertiary level – will be invited to be interviewed. The interviews will take place in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Cape Town and Durban.
The final selection and award is subjective to the following:
- Interview
- Satisfactory academic results
- Medical fitness
What will Transnet expect from me? (Contractual Obligations)
- Students are required to render one year’s service for every year of financial aid received from Transnet after acquiring the qualification.
- Subjects failed must be repeated at student’s own cost. Termination of the bursary will be in consultation with the student and the training institution.
- If the student fails to comply with the requirements of the bursary agreement, the bursary becomes payable in terms of the agreement.
- The bursary will be renewed annually if the student’s academic performance is satisfactory.
Vacation work
Vacation work is available during June/July or December/January holidays.
The following information must be supplied:
- Required period
- Preferred location
- Accommodation arrangements are the student’s responsibility and must be paid for by the student with the allowance received.