Limpopo Department of Public Works

Bursary

Limpopo Province experiences a shortage of qualified Engineers, technicians and other needed scarce skills to establish, maintain and manage government office building, efficiently.

It is used to bridge the gap between theory and practice with the view acquiring a qualification and enhance opportunity for employment

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.

Public Works Bursary Programmes & Public Works Bursary Application Form

South African
Intending to or studying towards a degree/diploma at a recognized South African tertiary institute
Accepted by the university/technikon
Final year students at institutions of higher learning

Building Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Quantity Surveying
Architectural Science
Landscaping
Asset Management
Information Technology / Management

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

All applications must be for the next academic year.
Applicants will not be considered for a bursary if they previously failed unless they re-write or repeat at their own expense.
Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science or NTC 3 (National Technical Certificates).
Must be a South African citizen.
Applications from designated groups will be given preference.
Schedules are compiled for the 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 can be made.

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.

What is a Bursary

Bursary