The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is currently offering bursaries to students who are South African citizens interested in pursuing a tertiary qualification in one of the following fields of study:
- Commerce/Financial Management with majors in Accounting/Auditing/Municipal or Local Government Finance
- Organisation and Work Study
- Civil/Electrical Engineering
- Project Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Land Surveying
- Town and Regional Planning
- Information Systems
- Land and Property Development Management
- Strategic Planning
- Spatial Planning
- Forensic Investigations,
- Law and conflict Management, and
- Supply Chain Management/Asset Management.
Requirements:
Applicants must be from KwaZulu-Natal and from disadvantaged backgrounds.
To apply kindly submit the following documentation:
- certified copy of Identity Document
- certified copy of Grade 11 report and the half year results for 2012 showing marks, symbols and percentages, or
- certified copy of Senior Certificate if student has already completed their Grade 12
- completed prospectus of intended field of study
- completed study Plan for qualification
- income and Expenditure sheet (to be completed by parents/guardian)
It is the student’s responsibility to seek admission with tertiary institutions and accommodation within University residences. Successful applicants will enter into a three year contract with the department. The bursary is for full time studies only and covers tuition fees, registration, accommodation, meals and prescribed text books.
Bursary Application Form – this is obtainable from and returnable to the address stated below.
All applications must be forwarded to:
The Bursary Officer
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Directorate: Human Capital Development
Private Bag X9078
Pietermaritzburg
3200
Or hand delivered to:
The Bursary Officer
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Directorate: Human Capital Development
330 Langalibalele Street
Pietermaritzburg
3200
Closing date: Friday, 31 August 2012 (Applications received after this date will not be accepted).
Enquiries:
Mrs V Moodley
Tel: 033 395 3181
Mrs J Mchunu
Tel: 033 395 2340
Mrs H Pitout
Tel: 033 395 2302
