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.

The Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Offers:

• Tuition fees, meals, accommodation, stationery and a stipend*

• Vacation work experience at Mercedes-Benz in East London* (*Conditions apply.)

• Study at a university of your choice*

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:

  • 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

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.

Closing Date:  12 November 2026

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: mbsaTalentPipelines@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.