In a bid to build a new transport sector cadre and open the window to the future for the youth of this province, the Eastern Cape Department of Transport is offering transport related bursaries for full year study to 33 candidates from around the province for the 2012 academic year.
Bursaries are limited to the following fields of study:
| Field of study
| Number |
| Aeronautical Engineering
| 2
|
| Air Traffic Control
| 4
|
| Marine Engineering
| 2
|
| ND/BSc: Civil Engineering
| 15
|
| ND/BSc: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | 10
|
Through this project, more than 350 Eastern Cape youth have benefited since 2003. The main focus of the bursary scheme is to develop the scarce skills in the transport sector, particularly in this province.
Selection criteria
Preference will be given to individuals who excel academically, demonstrate potential and are not benefiting in any other bursary scheme. Applicants must meet admission requirements as stipulated by the University/Technikon. Applicants should at least have obtained a D (H D (HG) - aggregate symbol in Mathematics and Science or at least Level 4.
How to apply
Bursary application forms can be collected and returned to the following district coordinators or head office practitioners:
| District | Name of Coordinator | Contact Number | Physical Address |
| Alfred Nzo | Mr. S. Gqweta | 039 2546413 | Ntsizwa Road, Mt Ayliff (opposite Alfred Nzo District Municipality offices) |
| Amathole | Ms. N. Maqanda | 043 704 6656 | 32 Dyre Street, Arcadia, East London |
| Cacadu | Mr. Kevin Senekal | 041 508 2913 | Govan Mbeki Avenue, 6th Floor, Main Post Office |
| Chris Hani | Mr. D. Gunxe | 045 -8073752 | 1 Creamery Rd Public Works Bldng QTN. |
| Joe Gqabi | Mr. M. Funiselo | 051 6332871 | 29 Queen Terrace Street, Aliwal North |
| OR Tambo | Ms. P. Madikizela | 047 5018853 | Botha Sigcau Bldg, Corner Owen & Leeds Street |
| HEAD OFFICE | Ms K Thomas | 043 -6047442 | B62, 32 Cowan Close, Stellenbosch Park, Schornville, King Williams Town |
Closing date for the applications is 31 August 2011.
Applicants are required to forward their applications for the attention of the Senior Manager HRD:
Attention: Ms N Bono
Department of Transport
Private Bag X0023, Bhisho, 5605
Or they can be delivered to any district office or Head Office, but due to the large amount of correspondence usually received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
For any further information, please contact:
Mr S Mxi / Ms N Ngaki
Tel: 043 604 7471/49
