Engineering & Quantity Surveying Bursaries – 2026 needed at AECOM

Job Description

• As part of our commitment to grow and develop skills, experience and excellence in the built environment, AECOM SA (Pty) Ltd is offering bursaries to South African students that are pursuing a career and/or currently studying Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveying on a full-time basis at a South African Tertiary Institution.
• Applications will be considered from students, who comply with the entrance requirements for the above-mentioned fields of study, who intend to enroll for full-time studies and excel in their current field of study in line with the guidelines.

Open To All Aspiring:

• Civil Engineers, Electrical engineers, Mechanical Engineers (including Rail Engineers), Quantity Surveyors

What Does The Bursary Cover?

• Tuition Fees, Books, Accommodation all up to a maximum of R100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Rand) per annum.
• A laptop up to the value of R8,000.00 (Eight Thousand Rand) once off.

Will The Bursary Be Available Throughout My Studies?

• The tenure of the bursary is subject to the approved bursar consistently achieving good academic results. Should a bursary holder’s academic results fall below an average of 65%, the continuation of the bursary may be reviewed.

How do I apply?

• Complete your application electronically by clicking on the “Apply To Job” button below before by no later than 21 November 2025 and complete the Bursary form. 
• The approved bursary holder will be required to work at AECOM post their qualification for every year AECOM contributed to the studies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a South Africa citizen.
• Highly motivated individual.
• Passion and commitment to pursue a career in the built environment.
• No work experience is required.
• Preferred average mark of 75% in Mathematics and Science
• Preferred average mark of 65% in your most recent year at tertiary level.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Successfully passed grade 12 (matric) with a 75% average or currently maintaining above 65% at a tertiary level
• Registered at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa to study towards an Engineering or Quantity Surveying qualification