Traxtion Bursary Programme 2026 South Africa

Traxtion is one of Africa's leading rail specialists, delivering high-quality rail services and engineering solutions across the continent. With more than 30 years in the industry, the company focuses on innovation, new rail technology and expanding opportunities in rail infrastructure. Their vision goes beyond transport, Traxtion aims to uplift communities and create careers in a sector that keeps Africa moving.

Field Covered

Traxtion is calling on female students to apply for the TraxWAGON Bursary for the 2026 academic year.

The programme is aimed at empowering young women from previously disadvantaged backgrounds in Northwest, Free State, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape and Gauteng.

Funding is available for studies in the following fields:

• Boiler making
• Diesel Mechanics
• Electrical Engineering
• Fitting & Turning
• Mechanical Engineering
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Warehouse & Inventory Management 

The TraxWAGON initiative was created to open doors for women in the rail sector and help build more diverse workforce for the future.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for this bursary, applicants must:

• Be a South African citizen
• Be a female
• Come from a previously disadvantaged background
• Be 18-35 years old
• Live in the Northwest, Free State, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape or Gauteng
• Be in financial need
• Be in Matric OR have completed Matric 
• Have at least 60% average in final Matric results
• Be studying or planning to study full-time in one of the listed fields
• Be accepted or registered at a DHET-registered TVET College

How to Apply

Applicants must be submitted online via the official Traxtion bursary application page:

Traxtion Bursary Application 2026

Required documents:

• Certified ID copy
• Matric results or certificate
• Latest academic results (if applicable)
• Proof of TVET acceptance\registration
• Proof of address
• Reference letter from a principal or lecturer
• An updated CV

All supporting documents must be submitted with the application or you may be disqualified.

Closing Date

9 January 2026

Late submissions will not be accepted

Contact Information

For any questions about the bursary, visit Traxtion's contact page

: https:\\traxtion.africa\contact\

Please share this bursary with other young women who may benefit from it.

BurzarsNet wishes you the very best with your application, your future in rail could start right here.