Railway Safety Regulator Bursary 2026

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) is a national government agency created through the National Railway Safety Regulator Act of 2002. It is primarily tasked with ensuring that railway operations are conducted safely throughout South Africa and those neighbouring countries that operate cross-boarder rail services.

The organizations remains committed to proteting it passengers, workers, communities and stakeholders through strict compliance standard for safety. Operating from its head office in Bruma, Johannesburg, the RSR has another office in Cape Town's CBD.

If you are passionate about making a difference in how people and goods move safely within and across the borders of South Africa, then begin your journey with RSR.

Fields Covered

The Railway Safety Regulator call for students to apply for its 2026 undergraduate bursary programme. The purpose of this initiative is to provide support to young people studying in fields which are considered to be high priority areas for the nation.

Funding is available for the following study areas:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering 
• Financial Management
• Human Resources Management
• Information Technology
• Internal Auditing
• Law
• Mechanical Engineering 
• Media & Communication
• Risk Management
• Supply Chain Management

If your dream career falls under engineering, business, safety or communications, the RSR is ready to help you unlock the path to your qualification.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements would be shortlisted and may be invinted for an interview. Please note that if you do not receive any feedback it means your application may be considered unsuccessful.

Successful candidate will be required to sign a formal bursary agreement prior to the release of funding.

Prepare well as this might be the interview that ushes youinto a bright future full of opportunities and growth.

Eligibility Requirements

Below are the requirements needed to be considered for Railway Safety Regulators Bursary 2026:

• Be a South African citizen
• Be in Matric OR have already completed Matric
• Be betwen 15 and 35 years old
• Plan to study or currently study full-time towards a undergraduate qualification in one of the approved fields
• Be studying at or accepted into an accredited South African tertiary institution (TVET colleges, University, or University of Technology)
• Have a minimum 65% average (Grade 11 final or Matric mid-term results for first year applicants
• Not receiving any other bursary or financial sponsorship

If your academic dedication is strong enough to shine through your results, this bursary could be your bridge to a fully funded education.

How to Apply?

You must apply online through the official application portal:

Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) Bursary Application Form 2026

Required Supporting Documents

Submit clear, certified copies of the following:

• South African ID
• Grade 11 final and latest Matric results (for people who are in Matric)
• Matric certificate (if already completed)
• Full academic record (if already studying)
• Proof of admission\registration
• Quotation for annual tuition fees
• Motivational letter

Important: Applications sent through email will not be accepted.

Double-check every document, one missing item could cost you a life-changing opportunity.

Closing Date

23 December 2025

Late applications will not be considered.

Don't wait, your future won't pause. Submit your application long before the deadline.

Contact Details

Contact the RSR Bursary for any questions or assistance.

Email: bursaries@rsr.org.za

If you are not sure about any part of the process, reach out, asking one question today can secure your four years of study.

You can also visit our website Burzarsnet for more bursary applications.