Key Facts
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen aged 15 to 35
- Pursuing, or intending to pursue, undergraduate study in an eligible field
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Motivational letter
- Quotation of tuition fees for the academic year
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Motivational letter explaining suitability for the bursary
- Quotation of tuition fees for the academic year
About Railway Safety Regulator Bursary
The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) is a South African government agency, established under the National Railway Safety Regulator Act 16 of 2002 and headquartered in Midrand, Gauteng, responsible for overseeing and enforcing railway safety across the country. The RSR runs an annual bursary programme to build a pipeline of skills relevant to its regulatory mandate and the broader rail sector.
Funding Details
The bursary funds study-related costs; the exact scope and any stipend amount were not confirmed on the RSR's own official channels at the time of verification. Some third-party bursary listing sites cite a monthly stipend figure, but this was not independently corroborated on rsr.org.za and should be confirmed directly with the RSR before relying on it.
Where You Can Study
TVET Colleges, Universities of Technology, and public or private Universities, in Engineering, IT, HR, Media, Finance, Law, Supply Chain Management, Audit and related fields.
About Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)
The Railway Safety Regulator is a national government agency established under the National Railway Safety Regulator Act of 2002 to oversee the safety of South Africa's railway system. It conducts safety audits and inspe…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
South Africans aged 15 to 35 who wish to pursue undergraduate study at a TVET college, University of Technology, or public or private university, in fields such as Engineering, Information Technology, Human Resources, Media, Finance, Law, Supply Chain Management or Auditing.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has the application round closed?
Yes. The most recently verified cycle closed on 23 December 2025. A 2027 round had not been announced as of 28 August 2026.
Can I apply by email?
No. The RSR has stated that applications submitted by email will not be accepted; applications must be submitted online via the official careers page.
Is there a fixed monthly stipend?
Some third-party sites mention a specific stipend figure, but this was not confirmed on the RSR's own site, so it has been left out of this profile pending direct confirmation.
