Westfalia Fruit Education Bursary 2026
Job Description
Westfalia Fruit strives to uphold our founder Dr. Hans Merensky's humanitarian vision by doing good for our employees, customers, communities, the environment, and society. Westfalia Fruit has expanded its bursary scheme to provide educational funding for external students, communities surrounding our operations, and local disadvantaged schools as part of this legacy.
The Westfalia Educational Bursary Scheme provides opportunity to deserving students who excel academically to apply for Westfalia Educational Bursary for 2026 academic year. Applicants must have completed Grade 12 and intend to pursue undergraduate studies in agriculture or related fields at a university, university of technology, or TVET college. The following disciplines will be considered:
Agricultural Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Environmental
Horticulture
Soil Science
Plant Production
Food Science
Biotechnology
Microbiology
Plant Pathology
Agricultural Sciences
Entomology
Plant Genetics
Finance
Logistics
Supply Chain
Communication
Human Resources
Medicine
Nursing
Teaching
Technical Engineering studies: Fitting & Turning, Mechatronics, Boilermaking and Millwright*
Where funds permit, the programme will also consider students from local communities who want to study community benefit fields such as medicine, nursing, and teaching. Priority will be given to candidates from the communities where Westfalia operates.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS FOR WESTFALIA EDUCATION BURSARIES
Candidates who wish to apply for any of the aforementioned bursary opportunities must have the following: Candidates must be South African citizen with valid ID. The candidate must be in Grade 12 or have completed Grade 12. Candidates must be pre-approved by an Institute of Higher Learning. Candidates must be in-need of financial assistance. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record. Candidates must be willing to study full-time.
Interested individuals should submit their application forms together with following supporting documents:
Certified ID copy Certified Mid-term or Grade 12 results Proof of acceptance or Pre-approval letter from institution of higher learning Proof of residence (Municipal letter or Tribal Authority letter)
Benefits
Application forms must be emailed to bursaries@westfaliafruit.co.za
Closing Date: 30 November 2025
For enquiries please contact: Jackson Maphalla
Tel: 015 309 0106
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1581062
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationTzaneen, LP, ZA, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned