Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) Bursary South Africa 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – RHEINMETALL DENEL MUNITION
Rheinmetall Denel Munition (Pty) Ltd (RDM) is majority owned by Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH of Germany and minority owned by Denel (Pty) Ltd, South Africa. RDM is one of the leading global developers and manufacturers of defence related ammunition and rocket and missile systems, specialising in large-calibre and medium-calibre ammunition families.
The company has its head office in Somerset West, Western Cape; while their manufacturing sites are located in Wellington, Western Cape, Boskop, North West and Boksburg, Gauteng.
RDM’s main focus countries are in Asia, the Middle East, South America, South Africa and African countries.
ABOUT THE RHEINMETALL DENEL MUNITION BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Rheinmetall Denel Munition is inviting students to apply for the Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa Bursary Programme, for the
2026 academic year
.
Bursaries will be awarded for BEng studies, within the following fields:
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
The aim of the bursary program is to address South Africa’s shortage of specialized talent, with a particular emphasis on developing engineering expertise.
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.
MORE ABOUT THE RDM BURSARY PROGRAMME
After completing their studies, students may be offered a position in the Engineering Graduate Programme, which will help to establish a solid foundation for a future career.
www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Rheinmetall Denel Munition Bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RDM BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
You must be a South African citizen
You must have completed Matric
You must be studying full-time towards a Bachelor of Engineering degree, within one of the fields of study listed above
You must be entering your 3rd or 4th year of study in 2026
You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% in the current year of study
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE RDM BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at:
RDM Bursary Application 2026
(Reference: ZA00786)
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the RDM bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application will be disqualified):
ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
Matric certificate
Full academic record/ transcripts
Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter
CLOSING DATE FOR THE RHEINMETALL DENEL MUNITION BURSARY
Not confirmed.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, or if you need help with your application, please contact Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) directly:
Contact page: https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/career/career-contact
(Use the reference number “ZA00786”).
Please do NOT contact RDM if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here:
https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/
This bursary listing was last updated in December 2025.
SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.
What's Covered
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Eligibility Criteria
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Application Requirements
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Important Dates
Application Deadline:
Feb 08, 2026
Bursary Details
Category:
Engineering
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-CF145348