Limpopo Public Works Bursary Programme for 2027

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Limpopo Province experiences a shortage of qualified Engineers, technicians and other needed scarce skills to establish, maintain and manage government office building, efficiently.

It is used to bridge the gap between theory and practice with the view acquiring a qualification and enhance opportunity for employment.

Purpose

Address skills shortage in the Department, offer financial assistance to the previously disadvantaged to acquire skills that are needed in the Department.
To raise the quality skills development through out the Province.
To promote economic growth, employment and social development.
To promote South Africa with high calibre, motivated students who wish to make a career in scarce skills.

The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Limpopo Public Works Bursary is officially open for applications, with a closing date of 31 October 2026.

Key Details

◦ Eligible Fields of Study: Architectural Science Asset Management Building Engineering Electrical Engineering Information Technology / Management Landscaping Mechanical Engineering Quantity Surveying

What is Covered: Registration, tuition, prescribed books, approved accommodation, and meals.

◦ Basic Eligibility Criteria:South African citizen Resident of the Limpopo province Currently in Matric or completed Matric with Mathematics and Science (or NTC 3)Accepted or studying at a recognized/accredited South African tertiary institution in a Built Environment field

Work-Back Obligation: Recipients must complete a service obligation equal to the years of sponsorship upon graduation, or face immediate repayment with interest.

How to Apply Limpopo Public Works Bursary

Application Form: Download the form via the Limpopo Department of Public Works Website

◦ Limpopo Public Works Bursary Submission Method: By postal service or hand-delivery to the Department’s head office in Polokwane:Address: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 (or physical drop-off at 43 Church Street, Polokwane).

Limpopo Public Works Bursary Required Documents: Certified copy of South African ID, Matric results or academic transcripts, proof of residence in Limpopo, proof of acceptance/registration at a tertiary institution, and proof of household income.

If you want, let me know:

• Your current grade or study year (e.g., Matric or 1st year)Your intended field of studyI can help you check what documents you need to gather before the deadline.

Core Functions

A leader in the provision and management of provincial government land and buildings.

Optimal utilization of resources in the provision and management of provincial government land and buildings and the coordination of the implementation of Limpopo Public Works Bursary .

The core functions of the Department of Public Works are:

Construction Management Property and Facilities Management Infrastructure Planning and Management

Limpopo Public Works Bursary

INTRODUCTION

PURPOSE

ELIGIBILITYFOR CONSIDERATION

BURSARIES AVAILABLE / TARGETED AREAS

Limpopo Province experiences a shortage of qualified Engineers, Technicians and other needed scarce skills to establish, maintain and manage Government office buildings, efficiently.

To address skills shortage in the Department.

To offer financial assistance to the previously disadvantaged individuals to acquire skills that are needed in the Department and in the construction sector within the province. To promote economic growth, employability and social development.

To create awareness and accessibility to built environment careers.

Candidates must be:

South African students residing in Limpopo Province.
Students attending to or already studying towards a degree/diploma at a recognized South African tertiary institute and within the built environment.
Able to provide proof of academic results for grade 12 or alternatively be in possession of an acceptable alternate qualification.

Accepted by the university/technikon.

Degree in Building Engineering
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Degree in Quantity Surveying
Degree in Architectural Science Degree/N.

Diploma in Landscaping :Degree/N.

Diploma in Asset Management :Degree/N.

Diploma in Financial Management : Degree/N.

Diploma in Property and Facility: Management

The Department identifies the needs from the Directorates/Programmes, then advertises the need to the community through the following: –

Career exhibition

Newspapers

Radio

Visiting

Educational institutions Preference shall be given to:

Commendable performance proof of Acceptance into chosen tertiary institution

Previously disadvantaged individuals Designated groups

Proof of registration with particular tertiary institution should be submitted.

Payment is made after receiving the statement of account from the institutions.

Payments are therefore made in respect of the following items:

Registration

Tuition

Degree in Civil Engineering

RECRUITMENT STRATEGY

SELECTION CRITERION

PAYMENT PROCESS

Meals

Accommodation

Books

After completion of studies, a student may be expected to serve the department, the number of years equivalent to years of sponsorship.

Failure to comply with the provisions of the bursary agreement will result in Limpopo Public Works Bursary having to refund immediately all amounts (plus interest) paid by the Department on their behalf.

The closing date for applications is 31 October every year.

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Please Notes :

Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged.

If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.