ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR
The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) is a government agency established by the National Railway Safety Regulator Act, Act 16 of 2002. Its main responsibility is to regulate railway safety for all railway operators in South Africa and neighboring states whose rail operations enter the country. The RSR’s headquarters is located in Bruma, Johannesburg, with an additional office in Cape Town CBD.
The RSR’s primary focus is to ensure the safety of passengers, communities, and stakeholders involved in railway operations. They work towards maintaining and improving safety standards in the railway industry.
ABOUT THE RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) is offering bursaries for the academic year. The bursaries are available for final year undergraduate, Honours, and Masters studies in various fields, including:
- Auditing
- Engineering
- Financial Management (Finance)
- Information Technology
- Human Resources Management
- Media and Communication
- Law
RELATED BURSARIES: You can explore other related bursaries and scholarships on our website, including Auditing & Finance Bursaries and Scholarships, Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships, Postgraduate Bursaries and Scholarships, and those closing in January .
MORE ABOUT THE RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you do not receive any feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RSR BURSARY
To be eligible for the RSR bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have completed Matric
- Be studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the specified fields
- Be registered for the final year of undergraduate study, Honours, or Masters studies
- Be studying at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- Not be receiving any other financial sponsorship or bursary from another organization or institution
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE RSR BURSARY
Applicants must download and complete the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) Bursary Application Form . In the field asking how you heard about the RSR bursary, enter “https://uni24.co.za/.”
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents along with the completed application form (all documents must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Latest qualification certificate, if applicable (certified copy)
- Full academic record, including most recent results/transcripts (certified copy)
- Proof of tertiary registration (on institution’s letterhead)
- Motivational letter supporting the application
Applications must be submitted via email to the Human Resources Department at bursaries@rsr.org.za. In the email subject line, include “EXBUR – your name and surname.”
CLOSING DATE FOR THE RSR BURSARY
The closing date for applications is 13 January . Late applications will not be accepted.
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary program, please contact the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) directly via email at bursaries@rsr.org.za. Alternatively, you can fill in your details on the RSR contact page at https://www.rsr.org.za/contact-us/ for them to get back to you.
