Martin & East Gap Year 2027 – Civil Engineering – Deadline 30 Oct 2026
If you are finishing Grade 12 this year and love building roads, bridges or other infrastructure, the Martin & East Matric Gap Year Programme 2027 could change your career path right now.
What the opportunity is
The programme is run by Martin & East (Pty) Ltd and offers a paid gap‑year placement in the construction industry. You will work on real projects, earn a salary, and you may qualify for a bursary to study Civil Engineering at a top South African university.
Who can apply
- Current Grade 12 learners in 2026
- South African citizens
- Students who plan to start Civil Engineering studies in 2028
- Must achieve at least 60 % in Mathematics (Pure, Literacy or Technical) and Physical Science
What you will gain
- Monthly salary throughout the gap year
- Hands‑on experience on construction roadworks and supervision
- Placement on a structured Construction Roadworks and Supervision Learnership
- Chance to compete for a bursary that can cover a Bachelor or Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Exposure to many engineering disciplines, including:
- Road construction and rehabilitation
- Bulk earthworks and landfills
- Pipelines and underground services
- Bridges and reinforced‑concrete structures
- Road surfacing, maintenance and quality control
- Trenchless technology, housing projects, synthetic playing fields, erosion control, crushing and screening
- Networking with experienced engineers and supervisors
How to apply
- Update your CV to include academic results, certificates and any leadership or community involvement.
- Gather the required documents:
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- June 2026 Grade 12 result slip
- Any academic or extracurricular certificates
- Send an email to careers@megroup.co.za with the subject line “Scholar Recruitment 2027”. Attach your CV and the June 2026 results.
- Make sure you send the email before the closing date on 30 October 2026. Early applications are encouraged.
Tips to improve your chances
- Highlight your Mathematics and Physical Science grades prominently.
- Show concrete examples of leadership – school clubs, sports captains, or community projects.
- Proof‑read your CV and email for spelling or formatting errors.
- Include a brief cover note that explains why you want a career in Civil Engineering.
- Submit all documents as clear PDFs; avoid large file sizes.
Next steps
After you apply, the selection panel will review your academic performance, CV and any supporting certificates. If you are chosen, you will start the paid gap year, complete the learnership, and be considered for a bursary to study at one of the following universities:
- University of Cape Town
- Stellenbosch University
- University of Pretoria
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Nelson Mandela University
The funded qualifications may include a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), BSc Engineering (Civil), Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) or a Diploma in Civil Engineering. Remember, bursaries are awarded based on your performance during the gap year and acceptance into an approved institution, not automatically.
This is a competitive but rewarding path. By taking the steps above, you give yourself a real chance to start a career in Civil Engineering with salary, experience and possible financial support for your studies.
