Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT) Bursary South Africa 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ERWAT
Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT), previously known as the East Rand Water Care Company, established in 1992, provides bulk wastewater conveyance and treatment to thousands of industries and over 3 million people in South Africa. The company operates 19 wastewater treatment works that releases domestic and industrial wastewater.
ERWAT serves the public and private sectors and aims to improve the environment and well-being of citizens, by providing sustainable water care and resource recovery.
ABOUT THE ERWAT BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields, for studies at Gauteng-based institutions:
- Biotechnology (BSc)
- Chemical Engineering (BSc / BEng)
- Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry (BSc)
- Civil Engineering (BSc / BEng)
- Electrical Engineering (BSc / BEng)
- Mechanical Engineering (BSc / BEng)
MORE ABOUT THE ERWAT BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, books, accommodation and a monthly stipend.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 29 May 2026 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ERWAT 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 be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying towards a degree qualification in one of the fields listed above
- You must have completed your 1st year of study in 2025
- You must be registered to study at a public University within Gauteng province
- You must have excellent communication skills – verbal and written
- You must pay close attention to detail
- You must NOT be currently receiving any other bursary funding
- Preference will be given to students with a minimum average of 65%
- Preference will be given to students residing within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan area
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ERWAT BURSARY
Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: recruitment@erwat.co.za
(Insert the words “Ref: Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).
Notes:
- 1) there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.
- 2) Your application will only be accepted if you use the correct reference in your email subject line, as stated above.
Submit clear copies of the following documentation along with your email application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Proof of University registration (on institutions letterhead)
- Full academic record (on institutions letterhead)
- Curriculum Vitae Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of address
CLOSING DATE FOR THE ERWAT BURSARY
20 February 2026.
(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 Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT) directly:
Contact People: Mr Thembhani Chabalala / Lerato Letsaba
Tel: 011 929 7000