2027 Capitec Internal Bursary

Applications are open.

Applications close on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 12 midday.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Capitec is redefining banking through simplicity, accessibility, affordability and personal care. Guided by our CEO principles, we are committed to:

  1. Clients First - Delivering solutions that meaningfully improve how clients manage their financial lives.
  2. Energise People - Fostering curiosity, collaboration, and bold thinking to drive innovation.
  3. Own It – Being accountable, acting with urgency, and delivering excellence in everything we do

Through cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights, we create personalised solutions that shape the future of banking.

About The Bursary

This Bursary is for permanent Capitec employees for the 2027 academic year.

Grow your skills in high-demand areas like Data, Technology, Credit, and Financial Management—whether you're pursuing professional certification or preparing for leadership roles.

Eligibility considerations:

  1. Scarce & Critical Skills – Qualifications in data, digital, technology, credit, finance, or analytics supporting Capitec's strategic objectives.
  2. Succession & Top Talent – Additional qualifications for individuals identified during talent review to help them prepare for future roles.
  3. Professional Certification – Required specialist certifications (e.g., CIMA for Chartered Accountants).

Note - Professional Certifications should exceed R30,000 with duration longer than 6 months. For amounts below this, discuss development opportunities with your Line Manager

Who Can Apply

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Matric/Grade 12 minimum qualification
  2. Permanently employed by Capitec for at least 12 months at the start of the academic year
  3. No active final written warnings or ongoing disciplinary enquiries.
  4. Consistently met performance standards for 12 consecutive months at application closing date

Automatic Disqualification:

  1. Currently registered for another qualification or learnership (self-funded or Capitec-funded)
  2. Application does not meet bursary criteria
  3. Other internal development solutions are available (e.g., leadership programmes, academy programmes)
  4. Professional Certification less than 6 months or costs less than R30,000
  5. Senior Line Manager does not support the application with formal motivation

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 

  1. When you start STEP-2 of the application
  2. If you are NOT CURRENTLY STUDYING (at the time of applying), please select Gap-Year Student as your current level of study,
  3. IF you are currently already studying for a qualification at the time of applying, please select the qualification level you are completing in 2026. Choose "Undergrad" for all qualifications shorter than 3 years. 

Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form. Be sure to read every section and ensure that the information you provide is accurate.

  • Applications that are incomplete and that include misrepresentations will immediately be disregarded.
  • Please ensure that you attach ALL of the Required Documents
  • Closing date for application type:
    • 2027 Capitec Internal Bursary closes: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 12 midday.
  • Bursary allocation year for application type:
    • 2027 Capitec Internal Bursary will be allocated for the 2027 academic year

Before applying, please read all instructions carefully and ensure your information is accurate.

Key Points:

  1. Incomplete applications or misrepresentations will be disregarded
  2. Attach ALL required documents
  3. Closing date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 12 mid-day.
  4. This Bursary is for Capitec employees only (2027 academic year)

Important: You can only apply after your Line Manager and HOD have approved your Request to Apply. In Personal Banking the BMO will act as the Line Manager with the Operations Manager as the HOD.  You will receive an Endorsement ID via email.

For details, visit: https://capitecbank.sharepoint.com/sites/BursariesHub 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 

  1. When you start STEP-2 of the application
  2. If you are NOT CURRENTLY STUDYING (at the time of applying), please select NOT CURRENTLY STUDYING as your current level of study,
  3. IF you are currently already studying for a qualification at the time of applying, please select the qualification level you are completing in 2026. 
  4. Choose "Undergrad" for all qualifications shorter than 3 years. 
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Required Documents

Please prepare the following documents:

    Important Note About Documents:  

  • All certified documents must be less than 3 months old.
  • [*]Combine multiple documents into 1 file for upload  
  • In addition to the documents listed below, you are required to submit any other documents required on Step-4 of your application  


    • All Applicants

    1. Quote or Invoice estimation of your full-year tuition cost for the academic year ending in 2027
    2. Certificate of Completion: Matric or highest qualification completed (if higher than Matric).

    Optional:

    1. Your latest Personal Development Plan document (discussed with your Line Manager)
    2. Letter of Acceptance/Admission for 2027 (or 2026 proof of registration)

    Currently Enrolled Applicants (Optional)

    1. Latest Official University Fee Statement (if already studying in 2026)
    2. Full Current Academic Records(if studying in 2026)

For applicants under the age of 18, to comply with POPI regulations a signed consent form completed by your parent/legal guardian along with a certified copy of their proof of identity is required.

You can download the guardian consent form by clicking HERE.

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