Engineering Bursaries 2027 – ArcelorMittal South Africa

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Engineering Bursaries 2027 – ArcelorMittal South Africa

24 October 2026 · admin Closes 4 Nov 2026

ArcelorMittal South Africa invites qualifying South African students to apply for the Engineering Bursary Programme 2027 for full-time studies at recognised South African universities. Listing Reference: arcmt_000948.

Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa

Bursary Type: All-inclusive bursary

Closing Date: 04/11/2026


About the Bursary

The ArcelorMittal South Africa Engineering Bursary Programme is designed to support the development of future engineering professionals through financial assistance, academic support and practical industry exposure. The programme is intended to help students develop the theoretical knowledge, technical skills and professional competencies required to build careers within the steel-making industry.

Bursary recipients will also be expected to maintain good academic performance and participate in vacation work and workplace-learning opportunities where required.


Fields of Study

ArcelorMittal South Africa is offering bursaries for four-year engineering degree programmes in the following fields:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering

What the Bursary Covers

  • Registration fees
  • Tuition fees
  • Books
  • Accommodation allowance
  • Food allowances
  • Once-off laptop allowance

Minimum Requirements

  • Be South African citizens
  • Plan to enrol full-time at a South African university in 2027
  • Meet the academic requirements for the relevant engineering programme

Requirements for Current Grade 12 Learners:
Current Grade 12 learners must have at least 75% in:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Sciences

Requirements for Current University Students:
Students who are already studying at university must have:

  • Passed all courses for which they registered during the study period already completed

Required Documents

  • Updated CV
  • Copy of latest academic record or school report

Vacation Work and Workplace Exposure

Bursary recipients may be required to participate in:

  • Vacation work
  • Workplace-learning opportunities
  • Practical industry exposure
  • Structured development activities

Selection Process

ArcelorMittal South Africa uses Wamly, a one-way recorded interview platform, as part of its recruitment process. Applicants should regularly monitor their email for updates. Candidates who receive an invitation to complete a recorded interview must ensure that they submit it before the specified deadline.


How to Apply

View Vacancy Details on Employer Website

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