Eskom is calling on ambitious, talented South African matriculants who are passionate about engineering to apply for its Engineering Degree Bursary Programme. This opportunity is designed to support students pursuing engineering qualifications while building the critical skills needed to power South Africa’s energy future. It is strictly open to current matriculants, or those who matriculated in 2025, who will begin their first year of tertiary studies in 2027. If you’re ready to secure financial support for your studies and become part of an institution driving sustainable growth and innovation, this is your moment to apply.
Available Bursary Disciplines
University bursary opportunities are available within Eskom’s Engineering Department for the following degrees:
- BEng/BSc Industrial Engineering
- BEng/BSc Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
- BEng/BSc Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
- BEng/BSc Electrical & Computer Engineering
- BEng/BSc Electronic Engineering
- BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering
- BEng/BSc Mechatronics Engineering
- BEng/BSc Civil Engineering
- BEng/BSc Data Engineering
- BEng/BSc Chemical Engineering
- BEng/BSc Electro Mechanical Engineering
- BEng/BSc Metallurgy Engineering
- BEng/BSc Software Engineering
- BEng/BSc Measurement Control and Instrumentation
- BEng/BSc Renewable Energy Engineering
Please note: applications for BEng Tech qualifications will not be considered.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be a South African citizen
- Grade 11 final results or Grade 12 Certificate
- Conditional acceptance to study engineering in one of the listed disciplines from a public university (where available)
- Applicants must not be holding any other bursary
Selection Criteria
Based on Grade 11 final results or Grade 12 Certificate, applicants must meet the following minimum subject requirements:
- English: Level 4
- Pure Mathematics: Level 5
- Physical Science: Level 5
Conditional acceptance from a university to study one of the listed disciplines is also required, where available.
Important Notes
Grade 11 year-end results meeting the above requirements will be considered, but the final decision will depend on your 2026 final Matric results. Applicants may be subjected to a psychometric assessment.
If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with its employment equity plan, goals, and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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