ArcelorMittal South Africa is inviting eligible South African students to apply for its Engineering Bursaries for the 2027 academic year.
The programme supports students who plan to study full-time towards a four-year engineering degree at a recognised South African university. Successful bursars receive financial support together with academic development and opportunities for practical workplace exposure within the steelmaking industry.
Applications close on 4 November 2026.
At a glance
- Sponsor: ArcelorMittal South Africa
- Opportunity type: Engineering bursary
- Academic year funded: 2027
- Study level: Four-year engineering degree
- Study mode: Full-time
- Institution: Recognised South African university
- Location listed: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
- Listing reference: arcmt_000948
- Closing date: 4 November 2026
- Last verified: 22 October 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Applicants must plan to enrol full-time at a South African university in 2027.
- Current Grade 12 learners need at least 75% in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
- Students who are already at university must have passed all courses for which they were registered during the study period already completed.
- The bursary supports six specified engineering disciplines.
- Funding includes registration, tuition, books, accommodation, food and a once-off laptop allowance.
- Bursars are expected to maintain strong academic performance and participate in vacation work and workplace-learning opportunities.
- Applicants should monitor their email regularly because shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a recorded interview through the Wamly platform.
- Applications close on 4 November 2026.
About the sponsor
ArcelorMittal South Africa is one of the country’s major industrial companies and the largest steel producer in sub-Saharan Africa. Headquartered in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, the company has more than 95 years of experience in South Africa and produces a broad range of flat and long steel products used across industries including construction, automotive manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, engineering and packaging.
The company forms part of the global ArcelorMittal Group, giving its South African operations access to international research, technology, engineering expertise and steelmaking practices.
ArcelorMittal South Africa also places emphasis on developing technical and professional skills for the steel industry. Its bursary, workplace-learning and talent-development programmes help create a pipeline of engineers and other skilled professionals who can contribute to the company’s operations and the wider South African manufacturing sector.
Main ArcelorMittal South Africa website:
https://www.arcelormittalsa.com/
ArcelorMittal South Africa – Company Overview:
https://www.arcelormittalsa.com/inthenews/Whoweare/Ourcompany.aspx
Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives:
https://www.arcelormittalsa.com/inthenews/Whoweare/Vision%2CMissionStrategicobjective.aspx
What the bursary covers
The 2027 ArcelorMittal South Africa Engineering Bursary covers:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Books
- Accommodation allowance
- Food allowances
- Once-off laptop allowance
The official listing describes the opportunity as an all-inclusive bursary.
Fields of study supported
Bursaries are available for four-year engineering degrees in the following fields:
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Plan to enrol full-time at a recognised South African university for the 2027 academic year
- Be studying or intending to study one of the approved engineering disciplines
- Meet the applicable academic requirements
- Submit an updated CV and latest academic record or report
Requirements for current Grade 12 learners
Current Grade 12 applicants must achieve a minimum of:
- 75% in English
- 75% in Mathematics
- 75% in Physical Sciences
Applicants should submit their latest available school academic report with the application.
Requirements for current university students
Students who are already studying at university must have passed all courses for which they were registered during the study period already completed.
Current university students should submit their latest complete academic record with the application.
Academic and workplace development
The programme is designed to provide more than financial support. ArcelorMittal South Africa states that bursary students are expected to develop the theoretical knowledge, technical skills and professional competencies needed for an engineering career within the steelmaking industry.
Bursars are expected to:
- Maintain academic excellence
- Participate actively in vacation work
- Participate in workplace-learning opportunities
- Uphold ArcelorMittal South Africa’s values and standards
The programme is intended to develop a sustainable pipeline of engineering talent for future roles within the steel industry.
Documents to prepare
The official 2027 listing requires applications to include:
- An updated CV
- Latest academic record or academic report
The online recruitment system also requires applicants to create or complete a candidate profile and provide the personal information requested during registration.
CV files accepted by the recruitment system include PDF, DOC, DOCX and TXT formats, with a maximum file size of 10 MB.
Recorded interview process
Applicants should monitor the email address used in their application regularly.
ArcelorMittal South Africa uses Wamly, a one-way recorded interview platform, as part of its recruitment and selection process.
If you receive an invitation to complete a recorded interview, make sure it is completed before the deadline stated in the invitation. Failure to complete a required interview on time could result in the application not progressing further.
Closing date
4 November 2026
The vacancy is currently listed as online, but applicants should submit well before the deadline rather than waiting until the final day.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for an engineering field that is not included in the 2027 list
- Grade 12 applicants applying without meeting the 75% subject requirements
- University students applying after failing one or more registered courses
- Uploading an outdated or incomplete academic record
- Uploading an incomplete CV
- Entering an incorrect email address
- Failing to monitor your email after applying
- Missing a Wamly recorded-interview deadline if invited
- Waiting until after 4 November 2026 to submit
How this opportunity was verified
This opportunity was verified directly from the official ArcelorMittal South Africa recruitment portal.
The official listing is titled Engineering Bursaries 2027 and carries listing reference arcmt_000948.
The listing confirms the six approved engineering disciplines, South African citizenship requirement, academic requirements, financial benefits, required supporting documents, practical-development expectations and closing date of 4 November 2026.
How to apply
- Open the official ArcelorMittal South Africa Engineering Bursaries 2027 vacancy.
- Select Apply.
- Log in to your existing candidate profile or create a new account.
- Enter your personal and contact information.
- Upload an updated CV.
- Upload your latest academic record or school report.
- Complete all additional profile and application questions.
- Review your application carefully.
- Submit before 4 November 2026.
- Monitor your email after applying for updates or a possible Wamly recorded-interview invitation.