Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 22 January 2025
- Provider
- Mercedes-Benz South Africa
- Field of study
- Engineering, Law, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Study level
- High school
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
No 2027 closing date had been published when we checked.
VerifiedNo open round · the last round we could find closed on 22 January 2025 The 2025 intake closed on 22 January 2025, so expect the next call around December 2026 or January 2027 on Mercedes-Benz South Africa's own careers site. Latest update ↓
Mercedes-Benz South Africa builds cars in East London. Its bursary funds students in scarce-skills fields and gives them workplace experience.
About the Mercedes-Benz Bursary
- For scarce and critical skills fields.
- For Grade 12 learners and tertiary students.
- Includes workplace exposure.
Eligibility requirements
- South African citizen.
- In Grade 12 or studying at a recognised institution.
- Studying or planning to study a listed field.
- Strong academic results.
How to apply
- Watch the careers section of mercedes-benzsa.co.za for the 2027 call.
- Prepare your ID, results and proof of registration.
- Apply online before the closing date.
Closing date
22 January in the 2025 intake. No 2027 date announced.
Contact details
- Mercedes-Benz South Africa: 0800 133 355
See also the BMW bursary, the Toyota SA Motors bursary and the East London IDZ bursary.
FAQs
1. When does the Mercedes-Benz bursary close for 2027? +
No 2027 closing date had been published when we checked. The 2025 intake closed on 22 January 2025, so expect the next call around December 2026 or January 2027.
2. What is Mercedes-Benz South Africa? +
The car maker's South African subsidiary, which builds C-Class cars at its East London plant.
3. Who can apply? +
Grade 12 learners and tertiary students studying or planning to study scarce and critical skills fields.
4. Which fields? +
Mainly engineering, IT, finance and other fields the company needs, as listed in each call.
5. What does it offer? +
Financial support and practical workplace exposure.
6. How do I contact MBSA? +
Call 0800 133 355 or check the careers section of mercedes-benzsa.co.za.
Update note (checked September 2026): no 2027 closing date had been published when we checked. The 2025 intake closed on 22 January 2025, so expect the next call around December 2026 or January 2027 on Mercedes-Benz South Africa’s own careers site.
This round is not open right now. Check the provider’s own site for the next round.
Visit the provider’s websiteAbout Mercedes-Benz South Africa
Private company (vehicle manufacturer)
Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is the local subsidiary of the German luxury carmaker. Mercedes-Benz South Africa runs a major vehicle production plant in East London in the Eastern Cape, which has built cars for local sale and for…
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