Siza Water Bursary South Africa 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER –  SIZA WATER

Siza Water (RF) (Pty) Ltd is a subsidiary of South African Water Works (SAWW), a proudly South African company that manages two 30-year water concessions that are in Ballito (Siza Water) and Mbombela (Silulumanzi).

Siza Water, located in Ballito, is the water service provider of the Dolphin Coast in KwaZulu-Natal and has been supplying water since 1999.

ABOUT THE SIZA WATER BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Siza Water is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields, to students residing in the companies concession area (in the Dolphin Coast region, between Etete and Zimbali):

• Engineering (including Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
• Environmental Management
• Financial Management
• Town and Regional Planning
• Trades (including Electrician, Fitters, Millwright, Plumbing)
• Water & Sewer Treatment Process Controller

MORE ABOUT THE SIZA WATER BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, DURATION & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees and prescribed textbooks.

The bursary will provide funding for up to 3 years, on condition that the student passes all subjects for the course. Students must reapply for funding each year by submitting their certified copy of the past years results.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit their documents for financial review and undergo an interview and assessment. Successful candidates will receive a letter of interest, and the offer will be finalised on submission of proof of university registration and final academic results of the current academic year.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SIZA WATER 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 from the Siza Water concession area, in KwaZulu-Natal province (see the coverage area here)
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
  • You must be registered or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology, Technical College or Technical institution, correspondence college, government/ SAQA approved institution)
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for your studies in the 2024 academic year
  • You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for the subject you plan to study
  • You must meet the minimum requirements as set by your institution, relating to your studies
  • You must be in financial need, with a total household income of NOT more than R15 000 per month
  • Preference will be given to students from historically disadvantaged groups, especially female and Black students (African, Coloured, Indian)

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE  SIZA WATER BURSARY

Download and complete the Siza Water Bursary Application Form (.pdf)

Alternatively, hard copy application forms may be collected from the following offices:

•  Siza Water Ballito Office (Rey Park House, Rey’s Place, Ballito, Durban, 4420)
• Siza Water Shakaskraal Office (Shop 3, Ushaka Square, Old Main Road, Shakaskraal, 4430)

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/ card (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results or certificate (certified copy)
• Most recent academic results, if currently studying (on institution letterhead) (certified copy)
• Proof of tertiary acceptance for 2025 (on institution letterhead) (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (3 months recent payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians statement of income and expenses
• Parents or guardians death certificate, if deceased (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians divorce certificate, if applicable (certified copy)
• Proof of disability, if applicable: letter from the attending medical doctor confirming the applicants permanent disability
• Proof of residence (original signed letter from the Local Ward Councillor confirming your residence)

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Post:
PO Box 1635
Ballito
4420

– Hand delivered:
Reypark House, Rey’s Place, Avondale, Ballito, Durban, 4420

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SIZA WATER BURSARY

13 December 2024.
(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 Siza Water directly:
Tel: 032 946 7200
Cell (during office hours): 071 298 6341
Cell (after hours): 071 298 5206
Email: info@sizawater.com
Please do NOT contact Siza Water if this bursary has already closed.