Bergrivier Local Municipality: Bursary Programme 2023

Bergrivier Local Municipality invites South African citizens who permanently reside in the Western Cape Area to apply for the Bursary Programme 2023.

Bergrivier Municipality is committed to skills development opportunities for the wider community of the Bergrivier Municipal area.

The Municipality offers the opportunity to South African citizens, who permanently reside in the Bergrivier Municipal Area, to apply for bursary for tertiary education in the following areas:

Who can apply?

Preference will be given to persons from the previously disadvantaged groups and / or persons with disabilities;

Applicants must study at an accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain and prove admission to the tertiary institution;

Bursaries will be paid directly to the tertiary institution;

Resides within Bergrivier Municipal area; and

Existing bursary holders are encouraged to re-apply for completion of existing studies.

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees; and

• Registration fees

Requirements

• Prescribed bursary application form, available on the municipal website, at each Bergrivier Municipal office or at the Human Resource Services Department in Piketberg;

• Declaration that an applicant is not already receiving a full bursary and declaring all other assistance from another institution;

• Certified copy of matric results or tertiary results;

• Certified copy of South African identity document;

• Proof of university acceptance/registration; and true cost of the training

• Proof of residential address within Bergrivier Municipal area; and

• Proof of disability (if applicable).

How to Apply

Complete applications clearly marked “Application for Bursary Opportunity 2023” must be submitted by hand at the various municipal offices (Piketberg, Porterville, Velddrif, Eendekuil, Aurora, Redelinghuys, Goedverwacht)…

For the attention of Mr. D Boumeester (Human Resource Officer: Training and Development) to reach her no later than the closing date.

Enquiries can be directed to Mr. D Boumeester at tel. no. 022 913 6055

NO FAXES OR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY 13 JANUARY 2023 AT 15:30

Please download and fill in the application form using by tapping or clicking on the button below. The form is in Word format.