ACTOM is South Africa’s largest manufacturer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment, supplying transformers, switchgear, motors and power systems to Eskom, municipalities and the mines. Its bursary funds final-year electrical engineering students, with a strong tie to the North West communities around its operations.
About the ACTOM Bursary
- Field: electrical engineering, for the final year of study. The engineering projects and contracts division advertises related engineering fields separately.
- Covers financial assistance towards completing the final year, with the package set per student.
- Open to students from the Madibeng, Moses Kotane and Rustenburg local municipalities in North West.
ACTOM Bursary eligibility requirements
- South African citizen studying electrical engineering at an accredited institution.
- Entering the final year of the qualification.
- Resident in the Madibeng, Moses Kotane or Rustenburg local municipality for the electrical engineering bursary.
- A sound academic record and demonstrated financial need.
How to apply for the ACTOM Bursary
- Open the bursary listing on the careers pages at actom.co.za when the round opens.
- Upload a certified ID, your Matric certificate, your academic record, proof of registration and proof of residence in one of the qualifying municipalities.
- Submit before the closing date. Only shortlisted applicants are contacted.
ACTOM Bursary closing date
31 July 2026 for the 2027 academic year (closed). Expect the end of July 2027 for 2028.
Contact details
- ACTOM: www.actom.co.za, 011 820 5111
Electrical engineering students should also apply to the ArcelorMittal bursary, the Bigen bursary and see our electrical engineering bursaries page.
FAQs
1. When does the ACTOM bursary close for 2027? +
The 2027 electrical engineering bursary closed on 31 July 2026. ACTOM's engineering projects and contracts division has also advertised 2027 bursaries. Expect the 2028 round to open around May 2027 and close at the end of July 2027.
2. What is ACTOM? +
South Africa's largest manufacturer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment, supplying transformers, switchgear, motors and power systems to Eskom, municipalities and the mining industry.
3. Which field? +
Electrical engineering, for the final year of study. ACTOM's engineering projects and contracts division has advertised related engineering fields in its own calls.
4. Who qualifies? +
Final-year electrical engineering students at accredited South African institutions. The electrical engineering bursary is open to students from the Madibeng, Moses Kotane and Rustenburg local municipalities in North West.
5. What does it cover? +
Financial assistance towards completing the final year of study, with the package set per student.
6. How do I apply? +
Online through the ACTOM careers portal when the round opens, with a certified ID, your Matric certificate, your academic record, proof of registration and proof of residence in one of the qualifying municipalities.
Update note (checked September 2026): the 2027 electrical engineering bursary closed on 31 July 2026. ACTOM’s engineering projects and contracts division has also advertised 2027 bursaries. Expect the 2028 round to open around May 2027 and close at the end of July 2027.
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