Oudtshoorn Municipality Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
Oudtshoorn Municipality Bursary South Africa 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – OUDTSHOORN MUNICIPALITY
The Oudtshoorn Municipality governs the Greater Oudtshoorn area, which is situated at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains in the the Little Karoo region, within the Western Cape Province. It is defined as a semi-desert area and was once the indigenous home of the Koi-San people.
The Oudtshoorn Municipality lies between the George Municipality, the Hessequa Municipality, the Mossel Bay Municipality and the Prince Albert Municipality.
Oudtshoorn’s main economic sectors include (from greatest to smallest): agriculture, forestry and fishing; manufacturing; finance; insurance and construction.
ABOUT THE OUDTSHOORN MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & SELECTION
The Oudtshoorn Municipality is inviting students to apply for their
bursary
programme, for the
2026 academic year
.
Bursaries will be awarded for to
students residing within the Greater Oudtshoorn Municipality, including rural areas (Western Cape)
, for studies in
ANY field
, towards a Graduate Degree or Diploma.
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Government Bursaries and Scholarships
here
.
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Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application
here
.
ABOUT THE OUDTSHOORN MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION
The bursary will be awarded for 1 year of study.
Successful candidates will be contacted within 30 working days of the closing date – if you do not receive any feedback, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.​ Note that canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Oudtshoorn Municipality Bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OUDTSHOORN MUNICIPALITY
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):
You must reside within the Greater Oudtshoorn Municipality, in the Western Cape province (including rural areas)
You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the fields listed above, in 2026
You must be studying or intend on studying at an accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
You must have a strong academic record
Students from previously disadvantaged groups and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE OUDTSHOORN MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
Download and complete the
Oudtshoorn Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026
(.pdf)
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Oudtshoorn Municipality bursary.
Alternatively, application forms can be collected from municipal offices, libraries, Oudtshoorn Thusong Service Centre and the Youth Office (during working hours: Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 16:00).
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 may be disqualified):
ID document (certified copy)
Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
Proof of registration/ admission at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
Proof of residential address
Parents or guardians proof of total household income (latest payslips if employed: certified copies/ affidavit if unemployed)
Applications must be submitted to:
Oudtshoorn Municipality
Corner of Voortrekker Road and Baron Van Reede Street
Oudtshoorn
(Attention: Ms M Ayford, Senior HR Officer: Skills Development / Mrs R January, Senior Skills Development Clerk)
Note: applications submitted via email or fax will NOT be accepted.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE OUDTSHOORN MUNICIPALITY BURSARY
14 November 2025 (at 12:00).
(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 Oudtshoorn Municipality directly:
Contact person: Mr R.S. Claassen (HR Manager: Support Services)
Tel: 044 203 3068
Contact page: https://www.oudtshoorn.gov.za/contact-us/
Please do NOT contact the Oudtshoorn Municipality if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here:
https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/
This bursary listing was last updated in November 2025.
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What's Covered
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Eligibility Criteria
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Application Requirements
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Important Dates
Application Deadline:
Feb 07, 2026
Bursary Details
Category:
Accounting
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-2DD88CD8