{"id":162,"date":"2025-12-01T23:17:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T23:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=162"},"modified":"2025-12-01T23:32:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T23:32:12","slug":"railway-safety-regulator-rsr-bursary-2026-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=162","title":{"rendered":"Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) Bursary 2026 \u2013 South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he <strong>Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)<\/strong> is a South African government agency established under the National Railway Safety Regulator Act (Act 16 of 2002). The RSR oversees and enforces safety standards across all railway operators in South Africa, including those from neighboring countries operating within the country. Its main priority is to ensure the safety of passengers, communities, and all stakeholders. The RSR is headquartered in Bruma, Johannesburg, with an office in Cape Town CBD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RSR is offering bursaries for <strong>undergraduate studies<\/strong> in various fields for the <strong>2026 academic year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fields Covered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bursaries are available for students pursuing full-time undergraduate studies in the following disciplines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Civil Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mechanical Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Resources Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media and Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal Audit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supply Chain Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>South African citizen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aged <strong>15\u201335 years<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Currently in Matric or have completed Matric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accepted or registered to study full-time at a recognised South African tertiary institution (TVET College, University of Technology, Private or Public University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pursuing an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For first-year applicants: minimum average of <strong>65%<\/strong> in Grade 11 final results or Matric mid-term results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must <strong>not<\/strong> be receiving any other bursary or financial sponsorship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available for an interview if shortlisted and willing to sign a Bursary Agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit the following certified copies with your application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ID document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grade 11 final results and\/or Matric mid-term results (if currently in school)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matric certificate (if completed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full academic record, including most recent transcripts (if currently studying)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of tertiary registration\/admission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quotation of tuition fees for the academic year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motivational letter supporting your application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Applications submitted via email will <strong>not<\/strong> be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications must be submitted online through the RSR bursary portal:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/rsr.mcidirecthire.com\/Bursary\/External\/Application?Ref=TEkBhDYErs0qhHgueWeCgt_yRI-cnPLR1MRk1RR6Cpou3ktpvROhSqni_BGkK6j0mNgO8HGpAtYg6deIg_8MJVQ9Qodp3Bpxs-w_gRaYmXvYj8ZmWES0IbV2mUzp4HpI3tOAczj79NEUhvPtCcxxAQ\">Apply for the RSR Bursary 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter theopportuniygiver.co.za when asked how you heard about the bursary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure all supporting documents are attached.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit <strong>before the closing date<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closing Date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>23 December 2025<\/strong> \u2013 applications submitted after this date will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enquiries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any queries, contact: <strong><a>bursaries@rsr.org.za<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>he Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) is a South African government agency established under the National Railway Safety Regulator Act (Act 16 of 2002). 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