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 CONSIDERATION
Candidates must be:-
South African
Intending to or studying towards a degree/diploma at a recognized South African tertiary institute.
Able to provide proof of academic results for grade 12 or alternatively be in possession of an acceptable alternate qualification.
Accepted by the university/technikon.
Accepted by the university/technikon.
Final year students at institutions of higher learning.
BURSARIES AVAILABLE / TARGETED AREAS
Building Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Quantity Surveying
Architectural Science
Landscaping
Asset Management
Information Technology / Management
RECRUITMENT STRATEGY
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.
Schedules are compiled for selection process.
Training Committee will convene a meeting for the selection of candidates.
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.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT BURSARY SCHEME
VISION
A leader in the provision and management of provincial government land and buildings.
MISSION
Optimal utilization of resources in the provision and management of provincial government
land and buildings and coordination of the implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme.
CORE FUNCTIONS
The core functions of the Department of Public Works are:
Professional services
Project Management
Real Estate
Building Maintenance
Expanded Public Works Programme
CONTACT DETAILS
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X9490<
Polokwane, 0700
Limpopo Province
43 Church Str & Paul Kruger
