City of Cape Town: Bursary Programme 2024 Academic Year
The City of Cape Town extends an invitation to South African students to apply for the Bursary Programme for the 2024 academic year.
Company: City Of Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Closing Date: 08 September 2023
These bursaries are intended for students residing within the Cape Metropolitan Area/Cape Town who are pursuing studies in the following scarce skills fields at undergraduate or postgraduate levels:
- Accounting (CA and Cost Management)
- Artisan Training
- Auditing
- Contract Management
- Data Science/Analytics (Statistics, Computer Science)
- Engineering (Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fire Engineering, Port Engineering, Coastal Engineering)
- Environmental (including Air Pollution and Water Studies)
- Fleet Management
- Forensics
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Heritage
- Information Systems and Technology
- Legal (various fields)
- Organisational Psychology
- Payroll
- Project Management
- Public Accountability
- Renewable Energy – Solar
- Supply Chain Management
- Technical training/qualification in Electricity/Energy/Refrigeration/Electronics/Process Control and Operations
- Transport Management
- Urban Design, Landscape, Town and Regional Planning, Surveying, and Architecture
These scarce skills areas have been identified by the City of Cape Town based on demand.
Candidates shortlisted for the programme will receive communication no later than 15 December 2023. If you haven’t received feedback by this date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Minimum Entry Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following requirements before applying:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must reside within the Cape Metropolitan Area/Cape Town
- Currently in Matric or completed Matric
- Achieved a minimum overall average result of 65% in Matric
- Studying or intending to study full-time in a scarce skills area listed above (undergraduate/postgraduate/honours/masters/doctorate)
- Studying or registered at a recognized and accredited South African tertiary institution (University, University of Technology, or TVET College)
- Not in receipt of any other bursary awards or financial assistance, including NSFAS
- Not employed by the City of Cape Town
Application Process:
- Download and complete the City of Cape Town Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf).
- Alternatively, obtain a copy of the application form from one of the City libraries or Walk-in Centres listed below.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric mid-year results (if currently in Matric)
- Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
- Proof of registration or provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution (if not currently studying)
- Full academic record/transcripts (if currently studying)
- Statement of account from the tertiary institution (if registered and studying)
- Awards or certificates won (if applicable)
- Recommendation letter from a teacher/mentor/peer (if applicable)
- Two contactable references (with their contact details)
- Proof of residence
- Proof of work completed in the chosen field of study (if applicable)
- Parents or guardians’ ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians’ proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of government grant if applicable) (not older than 3 months) (certified copy)
Applications must be submitted to any of the following Walk-in Centres:
- Bellville Municipal Office Walk-in Centre: Reed Street, Bellville, 7530
- Brackenfell Walk-in Centre: Cnr Paradys and Old Paarl Roads, Brackenfell, 7560
- Cape Town Civic Centre Walk-in Centre: Civic Centre, 2nd Floor Podium (Cash office & MVR), 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, 8000
- Parow Walk-in Centre: Civic Centre, Voortrekker Road, Parow, 7500
- Plumstead Walk-in Centre: Municipal Office/MVR, Cnr Victoria and Main Roads, Plumstead, 7140
- Strand Walk-in Centre: Ground Floor, Municipal Office/MVR Office, Cnr Fagan and Main Roads, Strand, 7140
Please ensure that all communication is conducted in the English language.
