2026 Unemployed Bursary at Transport Education Training Authority (TETA)-Apply Now

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Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) Unemployed Bursary-Apply Now

2026 Unemployed Bursary at Transport Education Training Authority (TETA)-Apply Now

If you are young, unemployed, and hoping to study in a transport-related field, the TETA (Transport Education and Training Authority) Unemployed Bursary Programme might just be the opportunity you need. Below is a full, up-to-date guide to help you understand what the bursary offers, who qualifies, what fields are covered, and how to apply.

What Is the TETA Unemployed Bursary?

TETA offers financial support to learners who are not currently in full-time employment, to help them access post-school study opportunities in the transport sector. This includes full-time or part-time programmes, and extends even to specialised training such as aviation and diving programmes.

Who Qualifies: Minimum Entry Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Be a South African citizen
Be aged between 18 and 35 years
Be currently unemployed
Be enrolled at a public tertiary institution (e.g., university, university of technology, TVET college, or an accredited flying school) in South Africa
Be studying for at least a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 6 qualification and above in a field relevant to transport
Have achieved at least a 50% overall average in the previous year of studies
Have a combined household income of less than R350,000 per annum

If any one of these is not met, the application will likely be disqualified.

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What Qualifications Are Funded

TETA supports a wide range of qualifications, from diplomas to degrees, covering many transport-related fields. Among the areas funded are:

Electrical, Electronic, and Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Logistics Management
Road Transport Management
Supply Chain Management (Warehouse, Storage & Distribution)
Maritime Law and Nautical Studies
Transport Economics
Business Administration and Financial Management
Health & Safety Management
Aviation subjects including Pilot and Instructor Ratings, and ATPL-hour building
Diving programmes (Class II, III, IV)

These include N4-N6 certificates, national diplomas, B-Tech & advanced diplomas, and full Bachelor’s degrees where applicable.

Application Requirements: What You Must Submit

To avoid disqualification, ensure you submit every required document. These include:

Certified copy of your ID (stamp not older than three months)
Proof of registration or a formal acceptance or admission letter from your institution
Latest academic record with the institution’s stamp
Certified Matric results (if first-year) or certificate
For aviation/diving: valid licenses or certificates with issue/expiry dates visible; medical exam results for diving programmes
Certified copies of parents’/guardians’ IDs
Parents’/guardians’ proof of income (recent payslips, etc.)

One rule to note: if you apply for more than one qualification, your application will be disqualified. Also, you must use the official application, and all supporting documents must be clear; missing or unclear documents lead to automatic disqualification.

How to Apply and Contacts

Applications are done online through a link provided by TETA. Make sure you follow the deadline and guidelines exactly as stated. If you have questions or need assistance, there are specific bursary contacts you can reach out to: