ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPALITY
Drakenstein Municipality is located within the Western Cape province of South Africa, in the Cape Winelands District Municipality. It is a local Category B municipality, whose towns include Gouda, Paarl, Saron, Simondium and Wellington.
The Municipality aims to provide its residents, businesses, industry and tourists, with the best services and amenities.
ABOUT THE DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Drakenstein Municipality is inviting students to apply for their partial bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Drakenstein Municipal area (Gouda, Paarl, Saron, Simondium or Wellington), for studies in fields relevant to Local Government, specifically the following fields:
- Accredited Skills Programmes by accredited Learning Providers (including: Digger-loader, Grass cutting, Hairdressing, Painting, Welding etc)
- Artisan Development Training qualifications (including: Building Construction, Diesel Mechanics, Electrical: Heavy Current, Plumbing, Welding)
- Community and Social Development
- Engineering (including: Civil Engineering, Electro-Technical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
- Finance (including: Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management)
- Sports Administration, Public Administration & Services (including: Firefighting, Human Resources, Law Enforcement, Public Management, Traffic Management)
- Town & Regional Planning, Local Economic Development and Tourism, Architectural Technology, Environmental, Water/ Wastewater, Solid Waste
MORE ABOUT THE DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION & RENEWAL
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 31 January 2025, at the latest – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Current bursary recipients do NOT have to reapply each year – their bursary will automatically be renewed, if they meet the academic criteria per the bursary policy.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPALITY 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 between 18 and 35 years old
- You must be permanently residing within the Drakenstein Municipal area (Gouda, Paarl, Saron, Simondium or Wellington), in the Western Cape province
- You must be studying or intend on studying full time, towards a qualification in one of the fields of study listed above, in 2025
- You must be studying or have applied to study at a recognised and accredited Higher Education and Training institution in South Africa
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
Download and complete the: Drakenstein Municipality Bursary Application Form 2025 (.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)
- Most recent academic results (June or September 2024) (certified copy)
- Proof of application or admission at a recognised Higher Education and Training institution (on institutions letterhead)
- Details of course of study duration, scope, tuition fees and banking details (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of residence: Drakenstein Municipality’s utility bill (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed: certified copy/ affidavit from SAPS if unemployed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable)
Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email: ExternalBursaries@drakenstein.gov.za OR RuralBursaries@drakenstein.gov.za
(Insert the words “DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPALITY BURSARY” in the email subject line).
– Hand delivery:
Human Resources Division – Training and Development
Civic Centre
Bergiver Boulevard
Ground Floor
Corporate Services
CLOSING DATE FOR THE DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
1 November 2024 (at 15:00).
(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 Drakenstein Municipality directly:
Contact person: Ms Ntomboxolo Mandla
Tel: 021 807 4503
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