Traxtion Bursary

Fields of study

• Boilermakers
• Diesel Mechanics
• Electrical Engineering
• Fitters and Turners
• Mechanical Engineering
• Supply Chain and Logistics
• Warehouse and Inventory Management

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be a female
• Be from a previously disadvantaged background
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Reside in North West, Free State, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape or Gauteng, where Traxtion has a footprint
• Be in financial need
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Have achieved a minimum average 60% in your final Matric results
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• 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)

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric latest results/ certificate
• Latest examination results
• Proof of TVET College registration/ acceptance (on a letterhead)
• Proof of address
• Letter of recommendation by the school principal or lecturer in the institution where the student is registered (read our tips on how to get a letter of reference/ testimonial for your bursary application)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   Traxtion Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: Traxtion Bursary Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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About Traxtion

Traxtion is a private rail operator and rolling stock company providing rail services across sub-Saharan Africa.