Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads | Infrastructure Bursary South Africa 2023 – 2024
Limpopo Department of Public Works Roads | Infrastructure Bursary South Africa
ABOUT THE COMPANY – LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
Limpopo province is the northernmost province in South Africa, named after the Limpopo River that flows on the border. Originally called Northern Transvaal, but changed to the Limpopo province in 2003. Out of all the South African provinces, Limpopo has the highest level of poverty, with 78.9% of the population below the national poverty line.
Limpopo is made up of 5 municipal districts and 25 subdivisions of local municipalities.
ABOUT THE LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is inviting students residing in the Limpopo province to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2023 academic year..
The Limpopo Province has a shortage of qualified Engineers, Technicians and other needed scarce skills areas, that are essential to establishing, maintaining and managing Government office buildings, and the bursary programme aims to address this skill shortage, by funding students in these fields. The bursary also aims to provide funding for those in need of financial assistance.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:
- Architectural Science (Degree)
- Asset Management (Degree or National Diploma)
- Building Engineering (Degree)
- Civil Engineering (Degree)
- Electrical Engineering (Degree)
- Financial Management (Degree or National Diploma)
- Landscaping (Degree or National Diploma)
- Mechanical Engineering (Degree)
- Property and Facility Management (Degree or National Diploma)
- Quantity Surveying (Degree)
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MORE ABOUT THE LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED | SERVICE CONTRACT
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation and meals. Students must submit proof of registration from their institution and sign the bursary agreement before bursary payment is made.
Bursary recipients will be required to work back the bursary on completion of studies – the work period will be equal to that of the bursary awarded.
Final candidates will be selected by the Training Committee, thereafter, successful candidates will be notified in writing and required to sign a bursary agreement with the Department.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must reside in the Limpopo province
- You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
- You must have passed Mathematics and Science in Matric or NTC 3 (National Technical Certificates)
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Degree or National Diploma in the Built Environment sector, in one of the fields listed above
- You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- Preference will be given to students from designated groups, those who are previously disadvantaged, have a strong academic record and have been accepted to study at an approved tertiary institution
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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BURSARY
Download and complete the Limpopo Department of Public Works Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric’s latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of registration/ acceptance from a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
- A motivational letter stating your reason for applying for this bursary (candidates can read our tips for writing a bursary motivational letter here)
- 2 references (names and contact details)
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of SASSA grant if applicable, proof of pension if applicable, death certificate if deceased)
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Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
– Post:
The Senior Manager
HRD | PMS
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X 9490
Polokwane
0700
– Hand delivery:
Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure
43 Church Street
Polokwane
0700
CLOSING DATE FOR THE LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BURSARY
31 October 2022.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure directly:
Contact People:
Ms Ester Sehlapelo – Tel: 015 284 7422
Ms Linda Kaseke – Tel: 015 284 7107 / 015 284 7156
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