Silulumanzi: Bursaries 2024

Silulumanzi, a subsidiary of South African Water Works (SAWW) is welcoming applications from South African students for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2024.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 December 2023

About Silulumanzi:

Silulumanzi plays a crucial role in delivering approximately 120 million liters of safe drinking water daily to serve the needs of approximately 400,000 people within the City of Mbombela Local Municipality. It is a subsidiary of South African Water Works (SAWW), a proudly South African water utility entrusted with providing water services to the City of Mbombela under a 30-year concession contract.

Silulumanzi was established in 1999 and has a proud track record of over 20 years in the water industry. They have harnessed first-world expertise from former international shareholders like Sembcorp, Cascal, and BiWater. Silulumanzi has grown over the years, ensuring the development of local skills, and today, their management team and shareholders are 100% South African.

Fields of Study for Bursaries:

Silulumanzi invites students and undergraduates interested in joining the Water Industry to apply for their External Bursary Scheme in the following study fields:

• BSc Electrical Engineering (heavy/light current)
• BSc Chemical Engineering
• BSc Civil Engineering
• BSc Mechanical Engineering
• BSc Information Technology
• BSc Quantity Survey
• BSc Biology
• ND Environmental Science
• ND Water Care
• Fitting, including Machinery
• Millwright
• Fitter and Turner
• Instrumentation Mechanical

Requirements:

To be eligible for the bursary, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 with a Bachelor Pass.
• Level 6 pass in Mathematics and Science.
• Proof of admission acceptance to a South African accredited tertiary institution.
• Proof of residence.

Preference will be given to:

• Previously disadvantaged individuals.
• People with disabilities and females.
• South African citizens within the contractual concession areas where Silulumanzi operates.

Bursary Coverage:

The bursary covers the following expenses:

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Accommodation fees
• Prescribed books and study materials

Additional Information:

• Bursaries are awarded strictly on academic merit.
• The bursary is renewable annually, based on academic performance.
• Upon completion of their studies, students are required to join the organization as interns for a duration equivalent to the number of years they were sponsored.

How to Apply:

Bursary application forms can be obtained from the Silulumanzi Customer Care Offices in KaNyamazane, Matsulu, and Mbombela/Nelspruit. Completed application forms can be submitted by post to the Bursary Department, Human Resources, PO BOX 12753, Mbombela, 1200, or hand-delivered to any Silulumanzi Customer Care Offices in KaNyamazane, Matsulu, and Mbombela/Nelspruit.

Please note that the closing date for applications is December 15, 2023. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

This opportunity is for students interested in pursuing studies in various fields related to the water industry and meet the specified eligibility criteria. Make sure to submit your application before the closing date if you are interested.