Gibela, a joint South African and French railway rolling stock manufacturer has opened its 2025/2026 bursary application and is inviting all interested applicants to apply.

Closing Date: 15 February 2025/2026

Gibela is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025/2026 academic year. Bursaries are available for University, University of Technology and TVET College studies, within the following fields of study:

TVET students:

• Boiler-makers
• Control and instrumentation technicians
• Electricians
• Fitters and Turners
• Mechanics
• Millwrights
• Pattern-makers
• Plumbers
• Vehicle-builders
• Welders

University and University of Technology students:

• Accounting
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Technology
• Logistics Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Supply Chain

BURSARY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
TVET students:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of level 4 for Mathematics, Science and English in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification, in one of the fields listed above, in 2025/2026
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution in South Africa
• You must have a strong academic record and be able to show potential for academic success
• You must be in financial need
• Current N3 and N4 students are welcome to apply

University and University of Technology students:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of level 6 for Mathematics, Physical Science and Accounting in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum of result level 5 for English in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification, in one of the fields listed above, in 2025/2026
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
• You must have a strong academic record and be able to show potential for academic success
• You must be in financial need
• Current 1st and 2nd year students are welcome to apply

BURSARY COVERAGE:

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
TVET students: full tuition fees and a book allowance.
University and University of Technology students: full tuition fees, accommodation and meals.

Bursaries are granted for one year at a time and are renewed each year based on satisfactory academic performance.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Students who meet the minimum eligibility criteria, can apply by submitting copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• South African ID document (certified copy)
• Full academic record (certified copies)
• Short Curriculum Vitae
• TVET students: proof of acceptance for admission from a TVET institution in South Africa (on letterhead)
• University and University of Technology students: proof of acceptance from a University or University of Technology in South Africa (on letterhead)

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of above documents to apply.
 

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email: gibelabursaries@communityrail.co.za

– Fax: 086 246 2666