Hatch is inviting motivated South African students to apply for its Chemical Engineering Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. The bursary supports students studying, or intending to study, towards a BSc Engineering or BEng degree in Chemical Engineering at a recognised South African tertiary institution. Successful bursars may receive financial support, vacation work, mentorship and exposure to projects in the mining, energy, infrastructure and digital sectors.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Hatch
Opportunity type: Bursary programme
Field of study: Chemical Engineering
Who it’s for: South African students studying, or intending to study, towards a BSc Engineering or BEng degree in Chemical Engineering
Location listed: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Requisition ID: 100289
Advert date: 15 June 2026
Closing date: Not stated on the official listing; apply as soon as possible while the advert remains active
Expected application outcome: Applicants should receive the outcome of their application by 18 December 2026
Last verified: 17 June 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
- The bursary is specifically for a BSc Engineering or BEng degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Both current tertiary students and students intending to begin the qualification may apply.
- Current tertiary students must have maintained an average academic achievement of at least 65%.
- The bursary may cover tuition, allowances and accommodation.
- Successful bursars may receive vacation work and additional support during their studies.
- Applicants must attach all the required documents through the online application form.
- The official advert does not state a closing date, so applicants should apply early.
- Hatch expects to provide application outcomes by 18 December 2026.
About the sponsor
Hatch is a global engineering, project delivery and professional services company with more than 70 years of business and technical experience. It operates across sectors including mining and metals, energy, infrastructure and digital solutions, with approximately 10,000 employees across 150 countries.
Through its bursary programme, Hatch supports students preparing for engineering careers and provides opportunities for mentorship, project exposure and professional development.
Official application portal: Applications must be submitted through the official Hatch careers listing.
What it covers
The Hatch bursary may provide:
- Tuition
- Allowances
- Accommodation
- Vacation work
- Additional services to support bursars during their studies
The listing does not state the value of the allowances or provide a detailed breakdown of the accommodation and additional support. Successful applicants should confirm the full funding conditions in their bursary agreement.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be studying, or intending to study, towards a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
- Study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
- Have maintained an average academic achievement of at least 65% if currently studying at tertiary level
The official listing does not state a specific age limit or restrict applications to a particular academic year.
Fields of study supported
The bursary supports:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
Development opportunities
Successful bursars may benefit from:
- Formal and informal mentorship from experienced industry professionals
- Vacation work experience
- Exposure to projects in South Africa and internationally
- Career opportunities across mining and metals, energy, digital and infrastructure
- Collaboration with professionals from different countries and cultures
- Participation in local professional development programmes after qualifying
- Potential long-term career development opportunities within Hatch
Documents to prepare
Applicants must attach:
- Copy of their South African identity document
- Grade 12 results
- Complete tertiary academic transcript
- Comprehensive CV
Applicants who have not started tertiary studies should still prepare all applicable documents. The online form will determine which tertiary records are required for applicants who are not yet enrolled.
Closing date
The official Hatch listing does not state a closing date.
Applicants should submit their applications as soon as possible while the listing remains active. Hatch states that applicants should receive the outcome of their applications by 18 December 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for a qualification other than Chemical Engineering
- Applying for a diploma or qualification that is not a BSc Engineering or BEng degree
- Applying as a current tertiary student with an academic average below 65%
- Uploading only part of the tertiary record instead of a complete transcript
- Forgetting to attach Grade 12 results
- Uploading an incomplete or outdated CV
- Failing to attach a clear copy of the South African ID
- Waiting for a closing date to be announced instead of applying while the listing is active
- Entering information that does not match the supporting documents
How this opportunity was verified
This opportunity was verified directly from the official Hatch careers listing for “Bursary Programme 2027: Chemical Engineering”, requisition ID 100289.
The listing confirms the qualification, South African citizenship requirement, minimum 65% academic average for current tertiary students, required documents, bursary benefits, advert date and expected application outcome date of 18 December 2026.
How to apply
- Open the official Hatch Chemical Engineering bursary listing (Link Below) .
- Select “Apply now”.
- Create an account or sign in to the Hatch recruitment system.
- Complete all required personal, educational and contact information.
- Upload your South African ID, Grade 12 results, complete tertiary transcript and comprehensive CV.
- Check that every document is clear, complete and correctly labelled.
- Review the application carefully before submitting.
- Submit while the listing remains active.
- Save the confirmation email or take a screenshot as proof of submission.
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