ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – CITY OF CAPE TOWN
Cape Town is the largest city of the Western Cape province and is the oldest city in South Africa. Known as the “Mother City”, Cape Town is home to the infamous iconic landmark, Table Mountain – one of the 7 natural wonders of the world.
The City of Cape Town is part of the Western Cape government of South Africa, and is responsible for providing its residents with the following basic services: building plan application and documents, drainage, electricity, municipal roads, noise control, property rates, refuse removal and cleansing services, regulating abattoirs, regulating street trading, waste services, street lighting, tourism, traffic and parking, water and sanitation services.
The City of Cape Town is made up of the following areas: the Cape Metropolitan Council, Blaauwberg, Cape Town CBD, Helderberg, Oostenberg, South Peninsula and Tygerberg.
ABOUT THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The City of Cape Town is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2023 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded to students who reside within the Cape Metropolitan Area/ Cape Town, for studies within these scarce skills fields
Accounting (CA and Cost Management)
Artisan Training
Auditing
Contract Management
Data Science/ Analytics (Statistics, Computer Science)
Economics
Engineering (various disciplines)
Environmental (Specialists, including Air Pollution and Water Quality)
Fleet Management
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Heritage
Information Systems and Technology
Innovation
Legal (various fields)
Municipal Finance Management Act Minimum Competence qualification
Nursing
Occupational Health and Safety
Project Management
Public Accountability
Renewable Energy
Supply Chain Management
Technical training/ qualification in Electricity/ Energy/ Refrigeration/ Electronic/ Process Control and Operations
Transport Management
Urban Design, Landscape, Planning, Surveyors and Architecture
Scarce skills are fields in which there are not enough qualified individuals to do a specific job. The above scarce skills have been identified by the City of Cape Town as these are the qualifications in demand at the City.
** RELATED BURSARIES **
View our other Government Bursaries and Scholarships here.
View our other Science Bursaries and Scholarships here.
View our other Bursaries closing in September 2022 here.
MORE ABOUT THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION PROCESS
The bursary will provide partial or full cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees and exam fees.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you have not received any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the City of Cape Town Bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN 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 within the Cape Metropolitan Area/ Cape Town
You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the scarce skills areas listed above
You must be studying or registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET College)
You must be in financial need
You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary awards or financial assistance (including NSFAS)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN BURSARY
Download and complete the City of Cape Town Bursary Application Form 2022/ 2023 (.pdf)
Alternatively, you may collect a copy of the application form at 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 (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
ID document (certified copy) (not older than 3 months)
Grade 11 final results and Matric June 2022 results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution, if currently in Matric (on institutions letterhead)
Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
Full academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
Awards or certificates won, if applicable
Recommendation letter from a teacher/ mentor/ peer, if applicable
2 contactable references (with their contact details)
Proof of work completed in your chosen field of study, if applicable
Proof of residence (not older than 3 months)
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 in either of the following ways:
– Via email to: external.financialsupport@capetown.gov.za
(Insert the words “City of Cape Town Bursary Application” in the email subject line).
– Deliver to a Walk-in Centre:
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
CLOSING DATE FOR THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN BURSARY
30 September 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 City of Cape Town directly:
HR Service Desk
Tel: 0860 103 089 (select option 6)
Email: hrservicedesk@capetown.gov.za
