Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality Bursary South Africa 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – DR JS MOROKA MUNICIPALITY

Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality is situated in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa and forms part of the Nkangala District. Named after Dr. James Sebe Moroka, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and former president of the African National Congress (ANC), the municipality is largely rural and comprises a number of villages and settlements.

Covering areas such as Siyabuswa, Mbibane, and others, Dr JS Moroka Municipality is known for its diverse cultural heritage, agricultural activities, and scenic natural landscapes. The local government aims to improve infrastructure, provide essential services, and promote sustainable development to enhance the quality of life for its residents.

ABOUT THE DR JS MOROKA MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality (Mpumalanga), for undergraduate studies (National Diploma or Degree) within the following fields:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DR JS MOROKA MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

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 be a South African citizen
• You must reside within the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, in Mpumalanga province
• You must be from a historically disadvantaged background
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, within one of the undergraduate Engineering fields of study listed above
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a public University in South Africa

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DR JS MOROKA MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

Download and complete the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality Bursary Application Form 2025 (.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 may be disqualified):

• • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Most recent results/ transcripts, if currently studying
  • Proof of residence, in the form of a confirmation letter from a Ward Councillor
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed: certified copy/ affidavit if unemployed)
  • 2 contactable references, including their name, contact details, and addresses (from a school principal, Minister of religion, or any other respected person in your community)

Applications must be hand delivered to any of the below addresses:
Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality
Head Office
2601/3 Bongimfundo Street
Siyabuswa

Mbibane Unit Office, Libangeni

Mathanjana Unit Office, Mmamethlake

CLOSING DATE FOR THE DR JS MOROKA MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

13 December 2024 (13:00).
(Applications submitted after these dates 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 Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality directly:
Contact People:
Ms Sibongile Mahlangu (Skills Development Facilitator)
Tel: 076 539 4840

Ms Nomzamo Bhila (Skills Development Coordinator)
Tel: 076 986 0661