AfriSam Engineering Bursary South Africa 2026 — AfriSam, a leading supplier of superior quality construction materials and technical solutions with 90 years of experience in Africa, invites talented and high-performing full-time students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. Operating across Southern Africa with operations in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini, the company offers a wide scope of career opportunities and exposure to best practices. At AfriSam we recognise that talented and enthusiastic people are the basis of our ongoing success. Bursaries will be awarded for studies in mechanical, electrical, civil, mining, industrial, chemical engineering, accounting, Human Resource management, supply chain, logistics and other technical qualifications.
About AfriSam
AfriSam is a leading supplier of superior quality construction materials and technical solutions. Our cement, aggregate and readymix concrete construction materials have been contributing significantly to infrastructure development in Africa for 90 years.
Since establishing its first cement plant in 1934, the company has grown into a formidable group with operations in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini.
Our name, AfriSam, stems from the word ‘Afri’, which refers to our proud African heritage and ‘Sam’ comes from the word samente or disamente, which means cement in six of South Africa’s official languages.
Operating across Southern Africa, the company offers a wide scope of career opportunities and exposure to best practices. At AfriSam we recognise that talented and enthusiastic people are the basis of our ongoing success.
Heritage: 90 years in Africa • Operations: South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini • Academic Year: 2026
Fields Covered
The bursary scheme is meant to provide financial support to students pursuing the following qualifications:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Eligibility Requirements for AfriSam Engineering Bursary South Africa 2026
Students with the following criteria are invited to apply:
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited higher institution in South Africa
- You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding
- You must have an excellent academic record of accomplishment
- You must have good behavioural standards
- You must be in need of financial assistance
How to Apply for AfriSam Engineering Bursary South Africa 2026
Application Method: Email your application and supporting documents.
Email address: cm.gpnorthaggregate@za.afrisam.com
Email subject line: “Bursary-Zeekoewater Eng”
⏰ Closing Date: 13 March 2026
Important: Please do not contact AfriSam after the closing date of this Bursary. We take great care in assessing each application individually, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you receive no feedback after 2 weeks of sending your CV, please deem your application as unsuccessful.
Required Documents
Please submit the following supporting documents:
- Detailed curriculum vitae/resume
- Certified copy of Identity Document
- Matric/Grade 12 results or 1st year academic record
Additional Opportunities
There are also Learnership programmes available at AfriSam. You can apply for them here:
Learnership link: https://www.afrisam.co.za/careers/
Programme Details
- Company: AfriSam
- Bursary Name: AfriSam Engineering Bursary
- Academic Year: 2026
- Fields: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Mining, Industrial, Chemical Engineering; Accounting; Human Resource Management; Supply Chain; Logistics; Other Technical Qualifications
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Academic Requirement: Excellent academic record
- Financial Need: Required
- Application Method: Email to cm.gpnorthaggregate@za.afrisam.com with subject line “Bursary-Zeekoewater Eng”
- Closing Date: 13 March 2026
- Feedback: Only shortlisted candidates contacted within 2 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the AfriSam Engineering Bursary?
A bursary programme offered by AfriSam for the 2026 academic year to talented and high-performing full-time students pursuing undergraduate qualifications in engineering, accounting, HR management, supply chain, logistics and other technical fields. The bursary provides financial support to students in need of assistance.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
Students who have completed Matric, are studying or intending to study in one of the listed fields at a recognised South African higher institution, have an excellent academic record, good behavioural standards, are in need of financial assistance, and are NOT receiving any other bursary funding.
3. What fields of study are covered?
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and other technical qualifications.
4. What documents are required?
Detailed CV/resume, certified copy of ID, and Matric/Grade 12 results or 1st year academic record.
5. How do I apply?
Email your CV and supporting documents to cm.gpnorthaggregate@za.afrisam.com with “Bursary-Zeekoewater Eng” in the subject line. Closing date: 13 March 2026.
6. When will I know if my application is successful?
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you receive no feedback after 2 weeks of sending your CV, please deem your application as unsuccessful.
7. Can I contact AfriSam after the closing date?
Please do not contact AfriSam after the closing date of this Bursary.
8. Does AfriSam offer other opportunities?
Yes, there are also Learnership programmes available at AfriSam. You can apply at https://www.afrisam.co.za/careers/.
9. What is AfriSam’s history?
AfriSam has been contributing to infrastructure development in Africa for 90 years, since establishing its first cement plant in 1934. The company has operations in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini.
10. Where can I find more construction industry bursaries?
For more construction and engineering bursaries, explore our construction bursaries database or check engineering bursaries.
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AfriSam
Engineering Bursary 2026
90 Years of Building Africa • Developing Future Talent • Superior Quality Materials