The Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme 2026 Intake (East London) presso Mercedes-Benz South Africa Ltd

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-ZA%22%3EGet a head start into the world of work by participating in the Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme and transport your career with one of the world’s most successful automotive companies. The Programme aims to harness outstanding achievers at Grade 12 and Tertiary levels into our fold of growing Talent, by offering the participant financial aid for studies as well as experiential learning.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-ZA%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-ZA%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhy a Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary?%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-ZA%22%3EStudy at a University of choice*%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-ZA%22%3ETuition fees, meals, accommodation, stationery, and allowances are paid for*%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-ZA%22%3EWork at Mercedes-Benz, East London during your vacations*%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-ZA%22%3E*Conditions apply%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat is the selection criteria?%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Daimler CS%26quot;;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-ZA;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EGrade 12 learners must have an overall average of 70% or higher, with a minimum average of 65% in Mathematics %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;and/or Physical Science (for engineering-related streams).%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Daimler CS%26quot;;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-ZA;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3ECurrent Grade 12 learners are required to submit their latest third-term results, while applicants already enrolled in %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; tertiary studies must provide their final matric certificate.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Daimler CS%26quot;;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-ZA;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EApplicants currently studying at a tertiary level must have a minimum average of 65% based on their most recent %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; semester results.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Daimler CS%26quot;;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-ZA;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFinal year academic results will be considered as part of the selection process for all shortlisted candidates.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Daimler CS%26quot;;font-size:8.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-ZA;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-ZA%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EIn your application, please include%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli data-start=%2263%22 data-end=%22150%22%3E%3Cp data-start=%2265%22 data-end=%22150%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cstrong data-start=%2265%22 data-end=%2273%22%3EA CV%3C/strong%3E attached in a suitable file size for uploading (preferably in PDF format).%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli data-start=%22151%22 data-end=%22394%22%3E%3Cp data-start=%22153%22 data-end=%22394%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cstrong data-start=%22153%22 data-end=%22173%22%3EA certified copy%3C/strong%3E of your %3Cstrong data-start=%22182%22 data-end=%22213%22 data-is-only-node=%22%22%3EGrade 12 third-term results%3C/strong%3E (for current Grade 12 learners) %3Cstrong data-start=%22246%22 data-end=%22252%22%3Eor%3C/strong%3E your %3Cstrong data-start=%22258%22 data-end=%22303%22%3Emost recent full tertiary academic record%3C/strong%3E, along with your %3Cstrong data-start=%22321%22 data-end=%22343%22%3Ematric certificate%3C/strong%3E if you are currently studying at tertiary level.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli data-start=%22395%22 data-end=%22442%22 data-is-last-node=%22%22%3E%3Cp data-start=%22397%22 data-end=%22442%22 data-is-last-node=%22%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cstrong data-start=%22397%22 data-end=%22417%22%3EA certified copy%3C/strong%3E of your %3Cstrong data-start=%22426%22 data-end=%22441%22 data-is-only-node=%22%22%3EID document%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEMAIL ADDRESS TO BE USED FOR QUERY PURPOSES ONLY.%3C/strong%3E Applications sent by email will %3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3Enot %3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3Ebe considered.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:18px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-ZA%22%3ELate and incomplete applications will not be considered%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-ZA%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;Closing Date: 28 November 2025%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:18px;%22%3EIMPORTANT: For an optimal selection process, please attach all relevant documents.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:18px;%22%3EIf you do not hear from us within %3Cstrong%3E6 weeks %3C/strong%3E, please consider your application to be %3Cu%3Eunsuccessful.%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:18px;%22%3EMercedes-Benz South Africa is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting, this includes persons with disabilities. Interested foreign nationals who wish to apply must qualify for a work visa/permits as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

Who can apply?

• South African Citizens
• Applicants who reside in the Eastern Cape region will have an added advantage when applying for the programme
• MBSA Employee children will have an added advantage when applying for the programme
• Grade 12 learners
• Students enrolled for or currently pursuing full-time studies (1st year students will have an added advantage)
• Anyone studying or intending to study in the following fields:

 

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

 

Who may not apply?

• Employees of Mercedes-Benz South Africa Group of Companies

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