Pretoria Bursary Programme 2026 (MBSA)

Mercedes Benz AG; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company's bursary program in South Africa offers financial aid for studies and work opportunities at their Pretoria location. Open to South African citizens, this program aims at Grade 12 learners and full-time tertiary students in various fields such as engineering, finance, and law. Successful candidates will gain valuable work experience during school vacations and the chance to join the Graduate Development program after completing their studies. Applications must be submitted online by 23 January 2026.

Benefits

Tuition fees paid

Accommodation and transport expenses covered

Stipend and allowances provided

Qualifications

• South African Citizens.
• Grade 12 learners or students enrolled in full-time studies.
• Intention to study in fields like Mechanical, Electrical and Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Finance, etc.

Responsibilities

• Receive financial aid for studies.
• Work at Mercedes-Benz, Pretoria during vacations.
• Join the MBSA Graduate Development programme post-studies.

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary education (1st and 2nd year)

Job description

Get a head start into the world of work by participating in the Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme and transport your career with one of the world’s most successful automotive companies. The Programme aims to harness outstanding achievers at Grade 12 and Tertiary levels into our fold of growing Talent, by offering the participant financial aid for studies as well as experiential learning.

Why a Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary?

• Study at a University of your choice*
• Tuition fees, accommodation/transport expenses, stipend, textbooks and digital allowances are paid for*
• Work at Mercedes-Benz, Pretoria (Menlyn Maine) during your school vacations*
• Join the MBSA Graduate Development programme after studying*

*Conditions apply

Who can apply?

• South African Citizens
• Grade 12 learners
• Students enrolled for or currently pursuing full‑time studies (1st and 2nd year students)
• Anyone studying or intending to study in the following fields:
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Industrial Engineering
  • Computer Engineering / Information Technology / Software Development etc.
  • Finance / Accounting
  • Supply Chain / Logistics
  • Human Resources
  • Law – Legal and Compliance
  • Business Studies – Sales, After‑sales, Marketing, Communications etc.

Who may not apply?

Employees of Mercedes-Benz South Africa Group of Companies

Attachments: In your application please include the following documents and ensure that the file size is small enough to upload.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copy of your Grade 12 results, or recent full tertiary academic record.
• Certified copy of your Identity Document (ID)

Mercedes-Benz South Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered; however the following will apply:

• Foreign nationals must qualify for an work visa/permit as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002.
• Division’s Employment Equity Plan in terms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58, 1998.
• Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities.
• Only applications submitted online Mercedes-Benz Careers will be considered.
• Applications sent by email WILL NOT be considered. Email address provided for query purposes only.

Other Important information

• Closing date for entries is 23 January 2026.
• NB! LATE AND INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• Should you not hear from Mercedes-Benz South Africa (Human Resources division), please consider your application as unsuccessful.

IMPORTANT: For an optimal selection process, please attach all relevant documents.

What is the selection criteria?

• Grade 12 with at least 70% average for your final matric results
• 65% average at tertiary level for the most recent semester results