The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is inviting full-time students to apply for bursaries, to be awarded in the 2024 academic year, in the following fields of study:
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES (EP/01/24) |
FORESTRY MANAGEMENT (FOR/01/24) |
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BSc Degree Environmental Management BSc Hons Geographical Information System ND in Project Management. Study fields linked to Conversation, Resource Economics, Development Studies and Social Innovation B Degree/ ND in Civil Engineering B Degree/ ND in Environmental Engineering B Degree/ ND Building Management & Quantity Surveying B Degree/ ND in Architectural Studies |
Diploma in Forestry Advance Diploma in Forestry Management Honours in Natural Resource Management BSc Forestry and Natural Resources BSc Wood Science MSc in Forestry MSc Forestry and Natural Resources Sciences Diploma/Degree in Environmental Law |
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REGULATORY COMPLINACE SECTOR MONITORING (RCSM/01/24) |
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT (FISH/01/24) |
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LLB (Major courses administrative law, legislative drafting, Environmental Law)/ LLM B.A Law Diploma or Degree in Paralegal Bachelor of Environmental Sciences (majoring in Animal and wildlife) BSc in Chemistry BSc majoring in Geography, Geoinformatics Bachelor of Environmental Management majoring in Environmental Impact Assessment GIS professional |
BSc/ MSc/ PhD : Oceanography/ Marine Biology/ Environmental Science/ Aquaculture and Fisheries National Diploma/ BTech: Oceanography BTech/ BSc Hons/ MSc/ PhD: Fisheries modelling/ stock assessment/ fisheries management Post-Graduate studies in Social/ Economic studies specialising in fisheries Maritime studies related to harbours/ ports Post-Graduate studies in Agriculture Economics specialising in aquaculture |
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OCEANS AND COASTS (OC/01/24) |
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION (B&C/01/24) |
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BSc Biodiversity and Conservation Biology BSc Marine Biology BTech Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Communication) HONS/Masters (Maritime studies/ Maritime Economics) HONS/MSc (Chemistry-Heavy metals/Hydrocarbons) HONS/MSc (Ecophysiology/Taxonomy(Systematics) and Biodiversity) Masters/ PhD Marine Natural Resource Economics PhD (Physical/Chemical/Biological Oceanography) |
Diploma/Degree in Heritage Studies. Degree / Hons BSc Biological Sciences ND/ Degree / Hons in Nature Conservation ND/ Degree/Hons Environmental Science BSc Environmental Science Natural Resource Management, Geography and Hydrology. Environmental Resource Management, Hydrology and Water Resources Management. Environmental Management/Science, Nature Conservation |
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CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CCAQ/01/24) |
CHEMICALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT (CWM/0124) |
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BSc/ND Environmental Science BSc/ND Environmental Management ND/B Degree Earth and Environmental Sciences ND/B Degree Natural Science ND/B Degree Conservation BSc Chemistry BSc Geography, Archaeology and Environmental ND/B Degree in Sustainable Development |
ND/ B Tech/ B Degree/ Hons/ Master: Monitoring and Evaluation ND/ BTech/ B Degree/ Hons/ Master: Environmental Science B Degree/ Hons/ Master: Natural Science (Geography, Chemistry, Hydrology, Water etc) B Degree/ Hons/ Master: Information Science ND/ BTech/ Hons/ Master: Waste Resource Efficiency/ Circular Economy ND/ BTech/ B Degree/ Hons/ Master: Environmental Management Sustainable Development Studies B Degree/ Hons/ Master: Waste Management |
The minimum requirements to apply for the bursary is Grade 12(Matric). Consideration will be given to previously disadvantaged and people with disabilities who are South African citizen. The maximum amount of the bursary is R50 000.00.
Note: This advert only applies to fulltime students enrolled with the institution of higher learning or currently doing Grade 12(Matric) and not employed. Please indicate clearly on the application form the reference number and the study field. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to successful applicants only. If you have not been contacted by end of January 2024, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Successful applicants will be expected to sign a bursary contract. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
Students who have previously participated in the public service internship program are ineligible for consideration. Upon completion of your studies, participation in the internship program is mandatory as part of the bursary contract agreement. It is important to note that regulations prohibit participation in the program more than once.
All applications should be accompanied by the following documents:
- Motivation as to why the bursary should be awarded to you
- Certified copies of qualifications and recent academic records
- Certified copies of Identity Document (Applicant and both parents or guardian)
- Proof of registration (if already enrolled with the institution of higher learning)
- Latest Grade 12 results (if currently in High School)
- Proof of parents or guardian’s income
- Proof if parents are deceased
- Affidavit if parents are not working
Hand Deliveries or Courier:
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Environment House
473 Steve Biko Street
nr Steve Biko and Soutpansberg Road Arcadia,
PRETORIA
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
63 Strand Street
13th Floor Nedbank Building
CAPE TOWN
Enquiries contact details:
Joshua Moepya (012) 399 8682/ 067 417 3739
Busisiwe Stemele (012) 399-8685/066 156 0042
Mokhobo Putu (012) 399 9018/ 066 081 2662
Kgomotso Moela (021) 402 3329/ 081 492 5570
Mooketsa Mabe (021) 402 3412/ 071 540 2685
Neliswa Magwala (021) 814 8089/ 066 081 9858
Postal Address: Attention: Learning and Development (Bursary Section). The Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001
Closing date: 27 October 2023
