Government Bursaries

National Energy Regulator of South Africa Bursary 2019 – 2020

The NERSA is calling on qualified parties who are looking for bursary programmes to support their studies related to the energy sector. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa was established and mandated by the government to focus on several key roles such as:

Implement energy laws
Regulate petroleum and pipeline gas prices
Industry competition
Economic growth

Formerly called National Energy Regulation,, the organization’s name was changed to what it is now in 2005.

NERSA External Bursary Programme 2019

The NERSA External Bursary Programme is calling on students who are intending to complete a Diploma/Degree or Postgraduate qualification related to the energy industry.

Moreover, these areas of discipline include but not limited to:

Accounting
Economics
Law
Actuarial Science
Engineering

The NERSA External Bursary Programme 2019 will provide bursary coverage for the following:

Registration fees
Tuition expenses
Book fees and other school-related expenses

Requirements or Eligibility

The bursary programme requires applicants to meet the following basic requirements:

Must be a South African citizen
Holds proof of admission from a South African tertiary level institution duly recognized by the government
Identifies as a previously disadvantaged youth
Has an outstanding academic record
Proven financial incapacity

How to Apply

Qualified applicants will need to submit the following documents along with their CV:

Clear copy of certified ID
An effective Letter of Motivation
Letter of admission from a recognized South African university
Certified, full copy academic record from tertiary level institution
Proof of household income
Must state (in writing) details of any other active source of financial support, grant or bursaries being received

Keep in mind that applications with incomplete documents will not be considered.

All applications can be forwarded via email to: bursaries@nersa.org.za

or sent via post to:

The Human Resources Department
National Energy Regulator of South Africa
Arcadia, Pretoria
PO Box 40343, 0007

or hand delivered to:

ATTN: Ms. Lena Rankhumise
The NERSA Office
526 Kulawula Street
Aradia, Pretoria

Check out the NERSA External Bursary Programme 2019 advert by clicking here.

Opening and Closing Date

Deadline for submission of applications is on 25 March 2019

Contact Information

For further enquiries, get in touch with Ms. Lena Rankhumise at telephone number (012) 4014600.

Should you need more information about the NERSA, click the link below to access its homepage.

http://www.nersa.org.za/

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Alfred Nzo District Municipality External Bursary 2019

Located north-east of Eastern Cape, Alfred Nzo District Municipality (ANDM) stretches all the way from Drakensberg mountains, lies in the northern boundary of Lesotho and to the east is Sisonke District Municipality. On the southern side is O.R. Tambo District Municipalty. In its efforts to further improve the lives of its constituents, the Alfred Nzo District Municipality External Bursary Programme was launched.

Alfred Nzo District Municipality External Bursary Programme 2019

The Alfred Nzo District Municipality is calling on qualified students to send in their applications as it starts the review for the awarding of its bursary programme for the incoming 2019 academic year. This in line with the municipality’s drive to provide bursary funds and promote interest in identified scarce and critical skills. The field of study instrumental to achieving this goal are the following:

Bachelor of Science in Water Resource Management or Community Water Services and Sanitation (or other relevant courses in water and sanitation)
Civil or Building Engineering
Regional or Town Planning
Environmental Health Management
Environmental Management
Information Communication Technology
Geographic Information System
Bachelor in Computer Computer Science
Pharmacy
MBCHB (medicine)
BSc Geology
BSc Environmental and Water Science
Marine Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Radiography
Architecture
Economics

Career Options

Upon the student’s successful completion of the programme, a service contract agreement will take effect. This where the student will work in the municipal government for an agreed upon number of years.

Requirements or Eligibility

Thoroughly review the minimum requirements of the Alfred Nzo Municipal District External Bursary Programme before sending in your application. Listed below are the basic requirements:

Students must be a resident of the Alfred Nzo area
Must be financially underprivileged and with an outstanding academic record
Able to present proof of financial state
Between the ages of 16 and 35
Studies must be pursued at a prescribed South African university

How to Apply

Aspiring bursars who meet the minimum programme requirements are to submit the below documents:

Fully accomplished application form
Grade 12 certificate
Motivation letter
Proof of acceptance at a prescribed South African university
Certified copy of ID
Proof of residence issued by the Ward Councillor
Proof of household income or parent’s death certificate (if applicable)

Application forms can be secured from the ANDM offices, municipal offices of Matatiele, Umzimvubu, Mbizana and Ntabankulu, as well as from the Ward Councillors. The applications and required documents must be sent via email, post or hand delivered to:

The Senior Manager, Corporate Services
Alfred Nzo District Municipality
ERF 1400 Ntsizwa Street
Private Bag X 511 Mount Ayliff
4735

Selected candidates will be contacted on or before 31 January 2019.

Opening and Closing Dates

Alfred Nzo District Municipality will be accepting applications until 11 January 2019. Late submissions will no longer be accepted.

Contact Information

For enqueries, get in touch with:|
A.N. Zibobo,
Human Resource Department
Phone number:
(039) 254 5112/5125
Email:
Ziboboa@andm.gov.za

If you’d like to know more about ANDM, kindly click on the link below:

http://www.andm.gov.za/Pages/default.aspx

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Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) Bursary 2019

The Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) is a branch of the Gauteng Provincial Government that is tasked to advance quality education, skills and training development in their area of jurisdiction. The GCRA works to grow and further develop a diverse talent and skills pool essential for the ever growing and dynamic economy of Gauteng. This is done by implementing training and development interventions as well as leadership and management development programmes. Among these is the GCRA Bursary Programme which seeks to help underprivileged Gauteng youth pursue tertiary level education.

In addition to extending aid to young Gauteng students, the GCRA also aims to empower local government workers and the Gauteng business sector.

GCRA Bursary Programmes

The GCRA Bursary Programme is targeted towards Grade 12 students without the financial capability to obtain a tertiary level education. The coverage of the bursary is comprehensive as it includes tuition fees, book expenses, food and boarding expenses and more. Additional funding can be acquired should the yearly school fees exceed the maximum bursary amount.

Career Options for GCRA Bursar

Students who are selected for the bursary programme are eligible to join internship programmes offered by the Gauteng Provincial Government as well as other strategic partners operating in the region.

Requirements or Eligibility

The Gauteng City Region Academy Bursary Programme requires the following qualifications to be considered for the selection process:

For Grade 12 students

must belong to the top three of their class
Studying in a no-fee South African government school
Will gain admission to a prescribed Higher Education Institution, or HEI
Will gain admission to a TVET College, or Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Learners 16 to 35 years of age

have finished Grade 9 to 12 in a technical school and intending to study at a TVET public college in Gauteng to pursue a vocational course
Must have been accepted at a Higher Education Institution for post graduate studies

Learners already studying at an HEI are required to render 40 hours of community work beginning for the duration of the bursary programme.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are required to secure an application form from the GCRA office at the address listed below.:

Gauteng City Region Academy Office
17 Diagonal Street
5th Floor
Marshalltown
Johannesburg

Attach the required documents listed below:

Identity document (certified copy)
Grade 12 results or highest qualification results
Letter of acceptance from the HEI attended
Proof of residence

Once completely filled out, send the application form along with required documents via post to the aforementioned address.

Only applications that meet the minimum requisites will be reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to come in for an interview. Acceptance into the bursary programme normally depends on the result of the interview.