The Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme 2027 Intake (East London)

Closing Date: 2026/11/11

Introduction

Build your career with the Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme. The programme supports high-performing Grade 12 learners and tertiary students with financial assistance and world class vacation work experience.

Qualification:

• Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Software Development
• Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Metrology
• Analytical Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (BSc)
• Mechatronics
• Metallurgy
• Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Supply Chain or Logistics
• Human Kinetics & Ergonomics

Eligibility:

• Grade 12 learners
• Students enrolled in or currently completing full-time studies (first-year students will receive preference)
• South African-born Citizens
• Applicants residing in the Eastern Cape receive preference
• Preference is given to children of MBSA employees.
• Applicants studying or planning to study in one of the following fields:

Selection Criteria:

• Grade 12 learners must have an overall average of at least 70%, including at least 65% in Mathematics and/or Physical Science where required for the chosen field of study.
• Current Grade 12 learners must submit their latest third-term results. Applicants already studying at a tertiary institution must submit their final matric certificate.
• Tertiary students must have an average of at least 65% based on their latest semester results.
• The latest available academic results are utilized to assess all shortlisted candidates.

In your application, please include:

• A CV/resume in a suitable file size for uploading (in PDF format).
• A certified copy of your Grade 12 third-term results (for current Grade 12 learners) or your most recent full tertiary academic record, along with your matric certificate if you are currently studying at tertiary level.
• A certified copy of your ID document.

Please ensure that you complete the questionnaire, failure to do so will disqualify your application.

Email: mbsaelTalentPipelines@mercedes-benz.com

EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED IS FOR QUERY PURPOSES ONLY. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. IMPORTANT: For an optimal selection process, please attach all relevant documentation.

If you do not hear from us within 6 weeks, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Mercedes-Benz South Africa is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting, this includes persons with disabilities.