Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality Bursary South Africa 2021 – 2022
ABOUT THE COMPANY – EPHRAIM MOGALE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
The Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, located in Limpopo within the Sekhukhune District, is a Category B municipality and is the smallest of the districts 4 municipalities. The municipality established after the local election in 2000, with the merger of Marble Hall and 8 former Transitional Local Council (TLC)’s.
The Municipality has 16 wards and its seat is Marble Hall. The Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality covers an area of over 2000 km2, has a current population of over 120 000 residents and was previously known as the Greater Marble Hall Local Municipality, until 2010.
The Municipalities main economic sectors include finance, construction, mining, trade, transport, agriculture and tourism.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Bursaries will be awarded within the following critical and scarce skills fields of study:
COMMERCE:
Economics (B Com)
Macro Economics (B Com)
Energy Economics
Transport Economics
Mining Economics
Development Economics (B Com)
Industry/ Infrastructure Development
Policy Analysis (Bachelor of Administration)
Accounting (B Com)
Asset and Property Management
Financial Management/ Financial Accounting (National Diploma/ B Com)
Internal Auditing (National Diploma/ B Com)
Econometrics and Economic Modelling
Economics Statistics and Analysis
Information and Knowledge Management
Tourism Management and Development
SCIENCE:
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
Veterinary Technology (National Diploma)
Veterinary Nursing (National Diploma)
Animal Health (BSc)
Agricultural Engineering (Bio Resource Engineering) (BSc)
Information Technology (National Diploma/ BSc)
Aviation Technician
Criminology
Sport Science (Degree/ Diploma)
MEDICAL:
Medicine (MBCHB)
Pharmacy
Radiography
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech and Hearing Therapy
Dental Therapy
Bachelor of Nursing Science Degree (B Cur)
Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics
Clinical Engineering
Emergency Medical Services (Degree)
ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & BUILT ENVIRONMENT:
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Transport Planning Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Sound Engineering (Degree/ Diploma)
Architectural Science/ Technology
Construction Studies (BSc)
Building Science
Quantity Surveying
Land Surveying
Construction and Project Management
Environmental Management (Degree)
Geographic Information Science (Degree)
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Road Transport/ Road Safety Management
Road Traffic and Municipal Management
Community Policing
Town and Regional Planning
Water and Sanitation
ARTS:
Library & Information Science (Degree)
Archival Studies
Heritage & Museum Studies (Degree)
Language Studies (SiSwati, IsiNdebele and Sign Language) (BA)
Archaeology, Anthropology, History (BA)
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Digital Arts (BA)
Fine Arts (Degree/ Diploma)
Graphic Design (Degree/ Diploma)
Craft Management (Degree)
Media Studies (Film & Video) (BA)
Videography/ Video Technology (BA)
Broadcast Journalism (BA)
Journalism and Media Studies (BA)
POSTGRADUATE:
Clinical Psychology (Masters)
Local and Regional Economic Development (Masters)
Corporate Strategy (Masters)
MORE ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION
Selected candidates will receive notification by 31 January 2020 – if you do not receive any feedback by then, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
South African citizen
Resident of the Ephraim Mogale Local municipality jurisdictional area
Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
Studying or intend on studying full-time at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
Studying or intend on studying within one of the aforementioned fields of study
Engineering students: must have achieved a minimum of 60% for Mathematics, Physical Science and English in Matric
From a previously disadvantaged background/ rural community
Female students and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Students may apply in one of the following ways:
1) Online at:
http://bursaries.mpuedu.gov.za/eduapp/login.aspx
You will be required to register an account before you can login and apply.
If applying online, submit the list of documents below to:
bursaries@education.mpu.gov.za
2) By downloading and completing the:
Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality Bursary Application Form
(.pdf)
Alternatively, you may collect a copy of the application form at any of the Departments of the Provincial Government (including Circuit and Districts offices, Thusong Service Centres, public libraries, Department of Education and municipalities).
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/ birth certificate (certified copy)
Matric June exam results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
Latest exam results, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
Any previous formal qualifications completed (certified copy)
Proof of registration or acceptance at a tertiary institution
Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies)
Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ death certificates and letter from social worker if deceased: certified copies)
Proof of residence, more detail can be found on the application form (certified copy)
Proof of disability if applicable (from a registered medical doctor or clinic/ hospital)
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Hand delivered:
Department of Education provincial office:
Riverside Government Complex
Building 5
Upper ground floor
2) Post:
The Bursary Unit
Mpumalanga Department of Education
Private Bag X 11341
Nelspruit
1200
Please note: faxed or emailed applications will NOT be accepted.
CLOSING DATE
31 October 2019.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality directly:
Tel: 013 766 5355/ 013 766 5243/ 013 766 5368/ 013 766 5370/ 013 766 5380
What's Covered
See description details.
Eligibility Criteria
See description details.
Application Requirements
See description details.
Important Dates
Application Deadline:
Feb 08, 2026
Bursary Details
Category:
Government
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-808C7D55