Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Bursary.

ABOUT THE BURSAR

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is a Government owned enterprise, responsible for majority of the passenger rail services in SA. PRASA is made up of four branches: Autopax, Intersite, Shosholoza Meyl and Metrorail.

ABOUT THE BURSARY

Bursaries are generally awarded for technical courses and qualifications in Operations and Engineering.
The bursary will cover the following expenses: registration fees, tuition, prescribed books, accommodation and meals on campus.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

South African citizen,
Completed Matric,
Currently studying towards a Technical qualification/ a qualification in the Operations or Engineering field,
Achieving high academic results.

HOW TO APPLY

Application forms can be obtained in one of the following ways:
1) From the PRASA Hatfield office (per the address below)
2) From the PRASA website: www.prasa.com
3) Via post (please request an application form by emailing: mraphadu@prasa.com/ mmotsatse@prasa.com)
Please include the following items in your application pack:

ID document (certified copy),
Matric certificate (certified copy),
Latest academic record (on the tertiary institution letterhead) (certified copy),
Motivational letter stating why you should be awarded the bursary, and how this will make a difference in your community.

Complete application forms and supporting documentation must be submitted to:
The Bursary Department
Human Capital Management
Room 214, Second Floor
1040 Burnett Street
Hatfield
Pretoria
0083
(Please note: no emailed or faxed applications will be accepted)

CLOSING DATE

30 September annually.

CONTACT

For any bursary queries, please contact:
The Bursary Department
Tel: 012 748 7180/ 1/ 3
Email: mraphadu@prasa.com/ mmotsatse@prasa.com