Actom Bursary South Africa 2025

Actom (Pty) Ltd is a South African powerhouse in the electro-mechanical equipment industry.

As Africa’s biggest manufacturer, solution provider, repairer, and distributor, they boast a vast presence with 33 outlets across sub-Saharan Africa.

Actom is a center for global energy solutions, offering market-leading technology and advanced products to address the needs of the industry, catering to large-scale infrastructure projects, smaller ventures, and comprehensive support services.

By offering the Actom Bursary, Actom demonstrates its commitment to investing in the future of the engineering sector.

They are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of skilled professionals who will be instrumental in driving innovation and progress.

About the Actom Bursary

The Actom Bursary provides financial assistance to academically deserving South African students pursuing undergraduate degrees in the following engineering fields:

  1. Electrical Engineering
  2. Industrial Engineering
  3. Mechanical Engineering

The bursary aims to bridge the financial gap for qualified students who might otherwise struggle to afford their engineering education.

Actom Bursary Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the Actom Bursary, it’s crucial to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.

Here’s a breakdown of the essential requirements:

  1. You must be a South African citizen to be eligible.
  2. You must have successfully completed your Matric exams.
  3. You must be planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering in the upcoming academic year (dates to be confirmed).
  4. You must be accepted into a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa for the chosen engineering program.
  5. You must demonstrate strong academic performance by maintaining a minimum overall average of 60% in your Matric results.
  6. You must possess demonstrable financial need. This will be determined by the household income you provide as part of your application.

Actom Bursary Application Requirements

Once you’ve confirmed your eligibility, it’s time to gather the necessary application materials.

Here’s what you’ll need to submit:

  1. Application Form: Download and complete the official Actom Bursary Application Form.
  2. Certified Copy of ID: Provide a certified copy of your South African ID document, ensuring it’s not older than 3 months.
  3. Matric Results: Submit a certified copy of your Matric certificate or statement of results.
  4. Proof of Acceptance: Provide a document confirming your acceptance for the chosen engineering program at your university. This document must be on official university letterhead.
  5. Financial Requirements: Include a schedule of financial requirements or fees from the tertiary institution you plan to attend.
  6. Proof of Address: Submit a certified copy of your proof of address document.
  7. Financial Need Documentation: Demonstrate your financial need by providing proof of income for your parents or guardians. This could be recent payslips if employed, an affidavit if unemployed, or proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable.

Submitting all the required documents is crucial. Applications with missing documentation may be disqualified.

How to Apply

Applications for the Actom Bursary are submitted electronically. Here’s how to apply:

  1. Download the Actom Bursary Application Form from the company website.
  2. Complete the application form accurately and comprehensively.
  3. Gather all the required supporting documents as listed above. Ensure all copies are certified.
  4. Email your complete application package, including the filled application form and all supporting documents, to thandile.moreriane@actom.co.za.
  5. Important: Remember to include “Actom Bursary 2025” in the subject line of your email.

The application deadline for the 2025 Actom Bursary program has not yet been announced.

We recommend checking the Actom website or contacting them directly for updates on the application deadline.

How to Contact

For any further inquiries about the Actom Bursary Program, you can contact Actom directly via email: thandile.moreriane@actom.co.za.