WHO IS RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR?
The mission of the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) is to oversee and promote safe railway operations through appropriate support, monitoring and enforcement, guided by an enabling regulatory framework.
The RSR's functions are to: oversee the safety of railway transport, while operators remain responsible for managing the safety of its operations; promote improved safety performance in order to encourage the use of rail; monitor and ensure compliance through conducting audits, inspections and occurrence investigations; develop regulations; conclude appropriate cooperative agreements or other arrangements with organs of state to ensure effective management of safe railway operations; and promote the harmonisation of the railway safety regime of South Africa with SADC railway operations.
BURSARY DESCRIPTION
The Railway Safety Regulator invites 3rd year students currently registered at tertiary institutions in South Africa to apply for bursaries.BURSARY COVERS
- Tuition Fee
- Registration Fee
- Accommodation and Meals
The bursary cover is reviewed each year and adjusted where necessary.
BURSARIES AVAILABLE
Students should be studying towards a qualification in the following fields:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
ELIGILIBITY
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must not be in a possession of any financial sponsorship or bursary
- Proof of registration from an academic institution
- Up to date academic record
- Certified copy of Identity Document
- Brief curriculum vitae
- Motivational letter
- Hand written completed and signed application form
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants. Preference will be given to applicants from previously disadvantaged communities, females, persons with disabilities and the youth.
HOW TO APPLY?
Download the bursary application form on the highlighted link below:
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full academic record, including most recent results/ transcripts (certified copy)
- Proof of tertiary registration (on institutions letterhead)
- Motivational letter to support your application, stating why you should be awarded the bursary
Applications must be submitted via email to the Human Resources Department at: bursaries@rsr.org.za
CLOSING DATE
29 October 2021
CONTACT DETAILS
For all queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) directly:
Email: bursaries@rsr.org.za
Nthabiseng Raseobi
Building 4, Waterfall Point Office Park
Corner Waterfall and Woodmead Drive
Waterfall City
Midrand
1685
Please do not contact RSR if the bursary is closed.
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