Royal Bafokeng Holdings CA Bursary Programme 2027

Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) has opened its Chartered Accountancy (CA) Bursary Programme for 2027, a focused opportunity for young people from the Royal Bafokeng Nation who want to become chartered accountants. The bursary funds first-year accounting students at SAICA-recognised universities and feeds directly into RBH’s own CA training programme. Applicants must be under 35, unemployed and have strong marks in Mathematics, English and Accounting. Applications close on 31 July 2026.

About the Programme

Royal Bafokeng Holdings is the investment company that manages the assets of the Royal Bafokeng Nation, a community based in the North West province. RBH invests in the sustainable transformation of its community and runs a range of skills development programmes for the youth of the Royal Bafokeng Nation and the broader country.

The RBH CA Bursary Programme was first launched in 2020 to help young people from the Royal Bafokeng Nation develop scarce, high-value skills that strengthen the economy. RBH has been an accredited South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) training institution since 2017, which means it can train chartered accountants in-house. The bursary is built as a deliberate skills pipeline: it funds promising students through their accounting degrees, and the strongest candidates can later feed into the RBH Chartered Accountancy trainee programme. For an ambitious young person from the Bafokeng community, it is a clear route from matric to a respected professional qualification.

What Is Covered

• Funding to study toward a Chartered Accountancy qualification at a SAICA-recognised public university
• A pathway into the RBH Chartered Accountancy trainee programme for strong candidates over time
• Investment in skills that are scarce and in high demand across the South African economy
• The specific cost components covered, such as tuition, accommodation, books and allowances, are confirmed during the application process

Who Can Apply

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must reside within the Royal Bafokeng Nation in the North West province, and be able to provide proof of residence
• You must be under 35 years old
• You must currently be unemployed
• You must be in Matric or have completed Matric, and be entering your first year of study in 2027
• You need a minimum of Level 5 for Mathematics (Mathematics Literacy and Technical Mathematics are not accepted), Level 5 for English and Level 5 for Accounting
• You must intend to study Accounting Sciences in the Chartered Accountant stream
• You must not be receiving any other bursary, financial aid or NSFAS funding for 2027

Required Documents

• A certified copy of your ID document, not older than 3 months
• Your Grade 11 results and your Matric or Grade 12 Term 1 to 3 results
• Proof of provisional or official acceptance at a SAICA-accredited public South African university
• Proof of residence within the Royal Bafokeng Nation (Lekwalo la Kgosana), not older than 3 months
• A brief Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A motivational letter

How to Apply

1. Confirm you meet all the criteria, especially the Royal Bafokeng Nation residence, the Level 5 subject marks and the first-year requirement
2. Gather and certify all your supporting documents, making sure your ID and proof of residence are not older than 3 months
3. Visit the official Royal Bafokeng Holdings skills development page to find the bursary and the online application
4. Complete the online application form and upload all required documents
5. For any questions, email graduate@bafokengholdings.com with the subject line referencing the 2027 RBH bursary programme application
6. Submit your application before the closing date

Apply at Royal Bafokeng Holdings

Closing Date

The closing date for the Royal Bafokeng Holdings CA Bursary Programme 2027 is 31 July 2026 at 23:59. No late applications will be accepted.

Why It Matters

Chartered accountancy is one of the most respected and well-paid professions in South Africa, but the path to qualifying is long and expensive, and very few young people from rural communities ever get the chance to start. The RBH CA Bursary removes the cost barrier and, just as importantly, builds a clear bridge from study into actual training and employment within the Royal Bafokeng Group.

For a young person from the Bafokeng community with strong marks but no funding, this is a direct line into a profession that can transform their future and uplift their family. It is also a powerful example of a community investing its own resources in growing its own professionals.

Related: Industrial Development Corporation Bursaries 2027

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to be from the Royal Bafokeng Nation to apply?
Yes. This bursary is specifically for youth who reside within the Royal Bafokeng Nation in the North West province, and proof of residence is required.

Q: Can I apply if I took Mathematics Literacy?
No. You need at least a Level 5 in pure Mathematics. Mathematics Literacy and Technical Mathematics are not accepted for this CA bursary.

Q: Can I apply if I already have NSFAS or another bursary?
No. You must not be receiving any other bursary, student financial aid or NSFAS funding for 2027.

Q: What happens after I qualify?
The bursary is designed to feed strong candidates into the RBH Chartered Accountancy trainee programme over time, which supports your journey toward becoming a chartered accountant.