Bursaries
Public Works Bursary Programmes
 
Application Forms
 
Limpopo Province experiences a shortage of qualified Engineers, technicians and other needed scarce skills to establish, maintain and manage government office building, efficiently.
 
Purpose
 
 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.
 
Eligibility for Considerations
 
 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.
 
Bursaries / Targeted Areas
 
 Building Engineering
 Mechanical Engineering
 Electrical Engineering
 Quantity Surveying
 Architectural Science
 Landscaping
 Asset Management
 Information Technology / Managementt
 
Targeted Learning Areas
 
The Department identifies the needs from the Directorates/Programmes, then advertises the need to the community through the following: -
 
 Career exhibition
  Newspapers
 Radio
  Visiting Educational Institutions
 
Selection Procedures
 
 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.
 
Payment Process
 
  Proof of registration with particular tertiary institution should be submitted.
  Payment is made after receiving the statement of account from the institutions.
  Payments are therefore made in respect of the following items:-
 Registration
 Tuition
 Meals
 Accommodation
 Books
 
Bursary Obligations
 
After completion of studies, a student is compelled to serve the number of year's equivalent to years of sponsorship
 
Refund of Bursary Payments
 
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.
 
Closing Date for Applications
 
The closing date for applications is 31st October every year.
 

 

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