Public Works Bursary Programmes |
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Application Forms |
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Limpopo Province experiences a shortage of qualified Engineers, technicians and other needed scarce skills to establish, maintain and manage government office building, efficiently. |
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Purpose |
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| Address skills shortage in the Department, offer financial assistance to the previously disadvantaged to acquire skills that are needed in the Department. |
| To raise the quality skills development through out the Province. |
| To promote economic growth, employment and social development. |
| To promote South Africa with high calibre, motivated students who wish to make a career in scarce skills. |
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Eligibility for Considerations |
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| South African |
| Intending to or studying towards a degree/diploma at a recognized South African tertiary institute. |
| Accepted by the university/technikon. |
| Accepted by the university/technikon. |
| Accepted by the university/technikon. |
| Final year students at institutions of higher learning. |
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Bursaries / Targeted Areas |
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| Building Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering |
| Quantity Surveying |
| Architectural Science |
| Landscaping |
| Asset Management |
| Information Technology / Managementt |
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Targeted Learning Areas |
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The Department identifies the needs from the Directorates/Programmes, then advertises the need to the community through the following: - |
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| Career exhibition |
| Newspapers |
| Radio |
| Visiting Educational Institutions |
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Selection Procedures |
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| All applications must be for the next academic year. |
| Applicants will not be considered for a bursary if he/ she previously failed unless he / she re-writes or repeats at his/her own expenses. |
| Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science or NTC 3 (National Technical Certificates). |
| Must be South African Citizen. |
| Applications from designated groups will be given preference. |
| Must be South African Citizen. |
| Schedules are compiled for selection process.. |
| Applications from designated groups will be given preference. |
| Training Committee will convene a meeting for the selection of candidates. |
| Applications from designated groups will be given preference. |
| Successful candidates will be notified in writing and advised to sign a bursary agreement with the Department before payments could be made. |
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Payment Process |
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Proof of registration with particular tertiary institution should be submitted. |
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Payment is made after receiving the statement of account from the institutions. |
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Payments are therefore made in respect of the following items:-
| Registration |
| Tuition |
| Meals |
| Accommodation |
| Books |
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Bursary Obligations |
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After completion of studies, a student is compelled to serve the number of year's equivalent to years of sponsorship |
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Refund of Bursary Payments |
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Failure to comply with the provisions of the bursary agreement will result in the Bursary having to refund immediately all amounts (plus interest) paid by the Department. |
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Closing Date for Applications |
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The closing date for applications is 31st October every year. |
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