| DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULAR NO 16 OF 2024 ADVERTISEMENT OF BURSARY OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR FOR EXTERNAL |
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| Public Works Bursary Programmes |
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| APPLICATION FORM FOR FULL TIME (EXTERNAL) 2025- Official |
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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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