Leomat Construction Bursary 2024-2025
About the Company – Leomat
Leomat, founded in 1979, is a multi-disciplinary civil engineering construction services company located in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, and operating across Southern Africa. The Leomat Group of Companies includes three individual Pty Ltd companies: Leomat Construction Pty Ltd; Leomat Plant Hire Pty Ltd; and Leomat Construction and Plant Hire Durban Pty Ltd.
The family-owned company provides various professional services, including civil engineering construction, industrial and process plants, road and pipeline construction, mining infrastructure, water infrastructure, bulk earthworks, concrete structural construction, and turnkey projects.
As one of the top construction companies in the country, Leomat is able to do government work and tenders of unlimited value – the highest rating achievable for a construction company.
About the Leomat Bursary Program – Fields Covered & Coverage Value
Leomat will be awarding bursaries within the following fields of study (BSc/ BEng/ BTech/ ND):
- Civil Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Building Science
- Construction Management
The bursary will cover the following expenses: tuition fees, examination fees, prescribed books, and residence.
More About the Bursary Program – Service Contract & Selection
Students will be required to complete vac work at the Leomat Head Office in Richards Bay or on-site, during the holidays. Once students have graduated, they will be required to join Leomat.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback within 30 days, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric
- Currently studying full time towards one of the aforementioned qualifications
- Studying at a recognized tertiary institute in South Africa
- Completed your first year of study OR be able to prove that you will do so
- Good academic history
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Preference will be given to students residing in KwaZulu-Natal
How to Apply for the Bursary
- Download and complete the Leomat Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
- Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Passport-sized photo
- Matric certificate/ latest results (certified copy)
- Full tertiary academic record to date (certified copy)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of disability if applicable (SASSA card/ medical letter)
Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: bursaries@leomat.net (Insert the words “Leomat Bursary Application – Your Full Name” in the email subject line).
Closing Date for the Bursary
31 March. (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
Contact the Bursary Provider
For any queries related to this bursary program, please contact Leomat directly:
Leomat Skills Development Facilitator Email: bursaries@leomat.net
