Stellenbosch Municipality invites applicants to apply for Bursary Programme 2021 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 12 February 2021
Stellenbosch Municipality (officially known as Stellenbosch Local Municipality), is a sector of the South African government. Stellenbosch Municipality is responsible for governing the towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Pniel and surrounding rural areas within the Western Cape province. The Stellenbosch Municipality falls within the Cape Winelands District Municipality and is bordered by: The City of Cape Town Municipality, Theewaterskloof Municipality, the Breede Valley Municipality and Drakenstein Municipality, Cape Winelands District.
Stellenbosch is the 2nd oldest town in South Africa, founded in 1679 by the previous Governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel. Stellenbosch is well known for its exquisite wines, fruit, beautiful cultural landscapes and breathtaking scenic quality.
Fields of study:
Stellenbosch Municipality, partnered with the Western Cape Government via its Provincial Treasury Department, will be awarding bursaries within the following fields of study (Undergraduate or Postgraduate):
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Internal Auditing
- Risk Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Infrastructure (Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying)
Requirements
- South African citizen
- Reside permanently within the Stellenbosch Municipality’s municipal and surrounding areas
- Strong academic record
- Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
- Studying OR intend on studying full-time towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, in one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Studying OR intend on studying at a registered Higher Educational and Training Institution in South Africa
- Currently unemployed youth
How to apply
Download and complete the Stellenbosch Municipality Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
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 be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Full academic record, if currently studying at tertiary level (certified copy)
- Proof of application/ registration at tertiary institution (on letterhead)
- Proof of address (Municipal account, affidavit) (certified copy)
- Curriculum Vitae
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Hand delivery:
HR Specialist: Training & Skills Development
Human Resource Services
71 Plein Street
Ecclesia Building
Stellenbosch
7599
Post:
Stellenbosch Municipality
PO Box 17
Stellenbosch
7599
Enquiries:
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Stellenbosch Municipality directly: Contact people: Ms Michelle Langeveldt / Ms Shannon Snyman, Tel: 021 808 8977 / 021 808 8053 or Email: Michelle.langeveldt@stellenbosch.gov.za
