Category: Bursary, Scholarship, Grant

FIRST RAND LAURIE DIPPENAAR SCHOLARSHIP 2016 – 2017

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This fund aids exceptional students from South Africa to complete their postgraduate studies abroad in any country and any field.  Scholarships are for a maximum period of two years and to the value of R400 000 per year to cover tuition, books, accommodation, meals and other relevant needs.

FIRST RAND LAURIE DIPPENAAR BURSARIES AVAILABLE

This Scholarship program has bursaries available in all fields of study and these studies are for any International Recognized University in any other country outside of South Africa.  Here are some of the fields of study students can consider and some of the Universities providing these study fields.

  • University of Amsterdam
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • MA Sociology
  • University of Germany – Institute of Human Genetics
  • PhD Molecular Genetics
  • MMed Medical Genetics
  • King College London
  • MA Conflict, Security and Development
  • BA Honors Political Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Innovation Design Engineering
  • Duisenberg School of Finance
  • LLM Finance and Law
  • LLM Banking and Stock Exchange Law
  • University of Cambridge
  • MA Corporate Law
  • LLB Bachelor of Law
  • University of Columbia
  • MA English Literature
  • Bachelor’s Arts Honors
  • Honors Economics
  • MA Real Estate Development
  • University of Oxford
  • Computer Science MSc
  • Computer Science BSc
  • Bachelor Social Science
  • Honors Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
  • International Relations
  • Engineering Science

FIRST RAND LAURIE DIPPENAAR BURSARIES REQUIREMENTS

To be selected candidates has to prove excellence in all study fields academically as well as show leadership qualities, strength in their character, involvement in their communities and a great potential to becoming a destiny maker not only for him/herself but all those around them.

Although there is no set age restriction candidates under 35 will receive preference.

Candidates who have or are currently studying abroad will be excluded from selection.

Successful candidates have to return home to South Africa, work and stay in South Africa for a minimum period of five years after completing their studies.

FIRST RAND LAURIE DIPPENAAR BURSARIES APPLICATION

Bursaries online applications cannot be made but the form can, however, be downloaded and emailed to: firstrandpgscholarship@firstrand.co.za for the attention of Beth van Heerden.  Your reference letters can also be mailed to this e-mail as long as they are clearly marked.  For application forms, candidates can use this link although bursary forms will only become available in November.

You can also complete the form, print it out and forward it along with all required documentation to the following address:

First Rand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship

Attention: Beth van Heerden

P.O. Box 650149

Benmore

2010

Or to

4 Merchant Place

Corner Of Fredman Drive & Rivonia Rd.

Sandton

The following documentation will need to accompany your application:

  • A Certified copy of your ID Book / Card
  • A personal statement written by you about you and please indicate the word count.
  • A certified copy of your Matric final results.
  • A certified copy of your Degree or Course Certificates.
  • Your current or most recent Academic Transcripts
  • A letter of acceptance from the University you wish to attend.
  • A clear and recent Photograph of yourself.

FIRST RAND LAURIE DIPPENAAR BURSARIES CLOSING DATE

Applications will be open from middle December each year and close the end of February but applications can be acquired from November.

Be sure to include all the relevant documentation and that your application is completed fully.  Additionally, try not to send a personal statement that is longer than a 1000 words but do clarify why you feel you are the best candidate for the Scholarship.  Enlighten the panel to what it is that sets you above the rest and why you feel you can change destiny.  Moreover, inform the board of how you will be able to make a positive impact in South Africa that could change the future with the Scholarship.  Please also indicate your reason for choosing your field of study and the selected University for study.  Also, include your career plans in addition to your life plans upon completion of your studies.

ZAMBIA SCHOLARSHIP FUND BURSARIES

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In 1998, Peggy Rogers lay down the ground work for this scholarship fund, as she saw the need that was and still is present within Zambia for education. Primarily the fund aided high school students to complete their high school career and to then study further as teachers. Thus, supplying greatly needed teachers to rural areas. This program began with funding of only ten students, however as the funding grew so did the possibilities.

This program has provided more than a thousand ton of books to school throughout Zambia, shipped from the USA. Additionally, it has also funded more than a 1000 students over the course of the last ten years, these included high school and college students.

The ZSF provides aid on all levels of education, working together with the current educational structure in Zambia. The main aim of this fund is to encourage students to become productive members, to be able to provide for their families. They build students optimism, confidence, enthusiasm, dignity and motivation to go from uneducated to become educated.

Libraries and textbooks are some of the things that have not really been heard of within Zambia schools. Thus, many children are only taught what the teacher can remember from their schooling days. The ZSF recovers textbooks that are being shipped to US landfills and redistributes it to the schools in Zambia.

Most students are eager and willing to sit on the floor, while listening to the teacher, just to learn something. There is no need for constructing schools, as there seem to be sufficient schools already in most areas, yet there is a great need for other assistance. The fund also aids with teacher’s kits, consisting of reading aids, paper, chalk and more. Additionally, they are also delivering desks, chairs, and maps to schools in Zambia, with a couple of computers to high schools.

This scholarship fund aims to help talented candidates reach their full potential. It aims to build students skills and knowledge in such a way that they can rebuild their nation and support themselves.

ZAMBIA SCHOLARSHIP FUND BURSARIES AVAILABLE

Originally the ZSF only provided assistance for candidates willing to become teachers within rural areas of Zambia. They still have a great need for qualified teachers, yet they are now also introducing more fields for candidates to fulfill all scarce fields within Zambia.

With their newest program the ZSF is now introducing, are micro-loans to candidates within other fields. These loans are granted to entrepreneurial candidates whom are interested in starting their own companies. These are most likely to be within the northern area of Zambia where the needs are greatest.

Some of the available fields are as follow:

  • Lotion and Soap manufacturing
  • Chicken Raising
  • Bees Raising
  • Computer skills Classes
  • Cooking with Herbs
  • Clothes Making / Seamstress
  • Growing Herbs
  • Wood Working
  • Growing Corn / Farming
  • Delivery Services
  • Steelwork / Welding
  • Restaurant
  • Fish Raising
  • Auto Mechanic

ZAMBIA SCHOLARSHIP FUND BURSARY REQUIREMENTS

This fund provides education to one of the poorest countries known to the world. Their main funding goes into educating teachers to work within rural areas of Zambia.

Candidates must adhere to the following to qualify:

  • Must be full-time primary school students
  • Must be eager to learn
  • Must be Zambian citizen
  • Must attend a Zambian high school

Candidates who are supported through high school and 2 years of college, to successfully gain their teachers qualification must be prepared to be placed within a primary school in a rural area. These teachers do receive a monthly salary from the fund.

ZAMBIA SCHOLARSHIP FUND BURSARY APPLICATION

Zambia Scholarship Fund bursaries online applications are not available. Candidates who are interested to apply, may do so by collecting an application form from the offices of ZSF, located in Kasama, Zambia. This is applicable to the applications for high school funding, as well as the micro loans.

For more information on their funding or to offer assistance, you can visit the Zambia Scholarship Fund Page. Individuals can also send an inquiry to their postal address, P.O. Box 410212, Kasama, Zambia.

CLOSING DATE 

Due to the nature of the ZSF, there are no specified closing dates. It is however recommended that primary students apply for a high school bursary before they complete primary school.

THE RHODES TRUST SCHOLARSHIP

This Scholarship fund awards bursaries to postgraduate students and covers all University fees, a personal fee as well as an economy airfare to Oxford at the beginning of the study term and again back to South Africa after the completion of the studies.  The Rhodes Trust Fund was established in 1903 and is most likely the oldest International Graduate Fund in addition to probably also being the most prestigious.  This Scholarship was established to aid in the development of spectacular leaders which would fight for all in the world and make public duty their aim in life.

Candidates will be selected on their literacy ability, academic achievements but also their truthfulness, courage, sympathy, kindness, unselfishness, fellowship towards others in addition to their devotion to duty and protection of the weak.  They need to be born leaders with a keen instinct and interest in their surroundings.

THE RHODES TRUST BURSARIES AVAILABLE

To qualify for a bursary from the Rhodes Trust candidates must hold at least their 1st Degree therefore candidates currently in their last year study of their 1st Degree are eligible.  Students get a two year study period that could under specific conditions be extended to three year studies if they are heading for DPhil.

Here are some of the available study fields:

  • Ancient History – DPhil
  • Ancient Philosophy – MSt
  • Anthropology – DPhil
  • Bachelor of Civil Law – BCL
  • Bible Interpretation – MSt
  • Biochemistry – DPhil
  • Computer Science – DPhil
  • Executive MBA – EMBA
  • Experimental Psychology DPhil
  • Geography & the Environment – MPhil
  • Global Business PGDip
  • Global Health Science – MSc
  • Management Studies – DPhil
  • Materials – DPhil
  • Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics – DPhil
  • Plant Science – DPhil
  • Politics DPhil
  • Sociology & Demography – MPhil
  • Software & System Security – MSc

For more study fields at Oxford have a look here for all their fields available.

THE RHODES TRUST BURSARIES REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be South African citizens with a valid ID Book / Card and be a permanent resident.

Candidates must possess or obtain a first class in their disciplines.

Candidates must be between 19 & 25 to qualify unless they are medical students or doctors then the age limit is 27.

Candidates of any race, gender, religion, disability, social background or ethnic origin may apply.

THE RHODES TRUST BURSARIES APPLICATION

Bursaries online applications can be found here if there are any interested candidates.

Candidates applying must also provide the following documentation:

  • Candidates must provide a certified copy of their birth certificates as proof of their age.
  • Candidates must provide certified copies of their Degree certificates.
  • Candidates need to provide a certified record of their academic results that is official.
  • Candidates must supply information regarding any employment or business undertaking they were involved in while studying or after completion of studies.
  • Candidates must provide a detailed CV including their high school and college or university careers as well as their cultural, sports, political and community activities or involvements.

Candidates must also include a personal statement of a 1000 words or less with the following:

  • Give a thorough indication of your future plans for your life once your studies have been completed.
  • Explain your aims and priorities as well as contributions you are planning to make to society in general.
  • State the chosen field of study or degree you wish to pursue and show that you can meet the requirements of the chosen study field.
  • If a candidate wishes to study further towards a DPhil they should include an outline of their suggested research.
  • Candidates must write and sign this personal statement on their own with no aid from others.

The personal statement is extremely important to the application and ought to be taken seriously.

Candidates must ensure that all people listed as referees have valid and working contact details included where they can be contacted by the committee.  Include home and business lines as well as cellphone numbers, e-mail addresses and postal addresses.  Get permission from the people you select as referees and only use people that are most likely to respond even to written requests.  Four of the chosen referees ought to be University Lecturers or teachers who would be able to comment on your academic capability.  It is not preferable to use friends as referees but rather people who can comment from a critical perspective such as school teachers or ministers.

Please remember to add your personal home address, home phone number, cell phone number and e-mail address in addition to all the required documentation.

To send your applications via the postal system please bear in mind that all documents have to be certified copies and not originals, do not staple, bind or fold the application.

Applications can be mailed to:

The Rhodes Scholarships in South Africa

The General Secretary

Mr. Ndumiso Luthuli

P.O. Box 41468

Craighill

Gauteng

2024

South Africa

E-mail at rhotrust@pixie.co.za

THE RHODES TRUST BURSARIES CLOSING DATE

Closing date for applications is usually the middle of August each year.  If you are up for a challenge and have what it takes apply now.

FULLBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP & BURSARY PROGRAM 2016 – 2017

From 1953 the Fulbright Exchange program has allowed more than 1500 South African and American candidates to share a joined experience.  The main goal of this program is to bring to life a common appreciation between the people of the two countries with an Educational Exchange Program.  During this period, the Fulbright program has seen the rise of exceptional leaders whereof many have come from disadvantaged societies within South Africa.  Many of these were part of the apartheids era in South Africa and now they have become part of the South African Government and Parliament, some are leaders in Educational Institutes and others have moved on to the private sectors with a couple even in the non-profit sectors.

Grants are awarded for research, curriculum development, teaching as well as Master’s and Doctoral studies in a wide range of fields with assistance from the U.S. Mission to South Africa public affairs office.  There is a growth opportunity in professional, intellectual and even artistic talent for deserving candidates.  Most of the funding for this program comes from the U.S. Government and both South African and U.S. Institutes aid with non-monetary assistance. Candidates will not only meet and work with people from the host countries but will also encounter citizens from all over the world in their classrooms, libraries as well as at social events.

FULLBRIGHT BURSARIES AVAILABLE

Grants are rewarded for eight months to two years and usually only commence about 15 months after application deadline.

Fields of study made available to deserving candidates are as follow:

  • Master’s Studies – Only for candidates with completed Honors / Bachelor or the equivalent that is a 4 years University study or B. Tech Technikon Degree.
  • PhD Studies – Only for candidates with a Master’s Degree.
  • Non-Degree Studies – Only for candidates that are registered to study for a PhD within South Africa. 

FULLBRIGHT BURSARIES REQUIREMENTS

Candidates wishing to apply must take note of the following:

  • Before completing your application make sure you upload your letters of reference and transcripts then save your application.
  • Your application will only be considered once it has been completed and submitted electronically with all the requirements met after or on the 2ndof February each year.
  • Candidates must have at least three references submitted and these are crucial to your application and all ought to be from teachers or professionals and must be in English.
  • All selected candidates will be required to complete one or more of the following tests in order to gain admission to a University in the U.S.:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language – TOEFL
  • Graduate Records Examination – GRE
  • Specific fields require additional GRE tests
  • Graduate Management Admission Test – GMAT

FULLBRIGHT BURSARIES APPLICATION

Bursaries online application can be made by visiting the Foreign Fulbright Program but you will also need to carefully read the instructions found on this page before applying or even completing the application form.  For more information candidates can also call 012 – 431 4155 or send an e-mail to the SAfrica@state.gov alternatively send mail to P.O. Box 9536, Pretoria, 0001.

Here are some tips to aid you in completing the application form successfully:

  • You are allowed to copy and paste information into the provided text boxes.
  • Please remember that there is only a limited amount of space per text box and if your information entered is too much, all will not be display.
  • Try to not use only capital letters for answering questions even fields for name, surname, address, etc must be completed in upper and lower case letters.
  • The pages allowed for you to write your essays will, however, display all text, not like the text boxes, but it is still recommended to keep it to the point and preferably not more than one page per essay.
  • Check each page as it will be displayed by clicking the PREVIEW button that will be located in the top right-hand corner to ensure all you added will be seen.  To return to your application simply close the PDF view.

Please also keep in mind that there are questions that are obligatory to complete before submitting so use the ‘Applicator Inspector’ that you will find on the home page to make sure they are all completed.  Also, remember that awards are not automatically renewed and all references MUST be submitted online as paper copies will not be accepted.

FULLBRIGHT BURSARIES CLOSING DATE

Applications usually close closer to the end of November each year and candidates should ensure that all required documentation along with a completed application has been submitted on time as no late entries will be considered.  Incomplete application forms or forms that do not have all the required documentation added including the place of interview will not be considered.

Candidates can start an application and return to complete it at a later stage if they cannot do it in one sitting. The information they entered will remain there.  Please remember that once you have pressed submit you will no longer be able to make changes, so ensure you have everything correct and completed before selecting to submit.

BESTMED BURSARIES

If helping the sick and caring for those who cannot care for themselves, gives you a reason to live, then one of the fields within nursing may just be what you need. There are multiple directions one can take and also further studies going into a variety of careers with a solid nursing diploma or degree behind you. If you would like to make a difference in the lives of others, yet, you do not have the finances to complete your studies, then a bursary within the nursing field may be what you need.

BestMed has high standards, they believe to inspire that which lies within, and assists in providing excellence in quality care and medical innovation.

This association takes great interest in growing values of dignity in those who hold a great passion for the medical field. This Institute offers successful candidates leading motivation, building of character and knowledge to assist in their personal and professional growth.

Build the necessary skills to a winning career in the medical profession. Become a professional in nursing with compassion and quality in each step. Candidates can apply yearly for their bursary program, if they meet the requirements of the endowment. The bursary covers tuition fees and study material.

They offer so many possibilities within further study, these are towards many nursing fields for candidates who loves caring and working with those who require medical help. They deliver value to all candidates and create new healthcare horizons by implementing successful solutions to affordable health care. BestMed provides quality to the public of South Africa.

BESTMED BURSARIES AVAILABLE

At this point BestMed has NO bursaries available.

COCA COLA BURSARIES 2016 – 2017

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The international Coca-Cola foundation offers more than 1400 students support for college each year. These scholarships are open for anyone who would like to apply.  If you feel you have a passion for justice and have overcome multiple obstacles to reach your dreams, then they may be inclined to help you.

The South African division has much to offer in line with the communities, sport and more.  However, they do not have bursaries available at the moment.  You can apply for grants or sponsorships, though, via their online forms.  Each of these must meet specific guidelines, give the proposed objectives, goals as well as achievements to be gained.  The committee will then consider the application and reply accordingly.  Faxed or mailed applications will be disregarded, organizations can only apply upon online invitation.

COCA COLA BURSARIES AVAILABLE

Fields of study will differ depending on the need and positions to be filled within the company.  They usually have a wide variety of fields available.  Keep your eye on the press and apply ones bursaries become available.

COCA COLA BURSARIES REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for a bursary from Coca-Cola candidates will require the following:

  • Grade 12 level of education
  • English
  • Possess a Valid ID

COCA COLA BURSARIES OPPORTUNITIES

Coca-Cola has branches all over the world offering opportunities right through the year.  For more information please visit here.

If you feel you meet all criteria for the application, email your proposal and they will evaluate it.  If you do not hear from them within 14 days, please note that it was unsuccessful.

Include the following:

  • Name and surname
  • Cellphone number and Email address
  • Company name, field of study or project name

COCA COLA BURSARIES APPLICATION

Bursaries online applications are not available, you can, however, send you CV along with an application letter to  fax: 086 7670 516.

For more detail on their aid programs, you can check out their webpage.

COCA COLA BURSARIES CLOSING DATE

Coca-Cola South Africa is always looking for ways to aid and assist in building up the community, sports and also schools.

Their bursaries usually close round the end of July each year.

Please feel free to contact them if you are hosting any sports, art or cultural events and would like a helping hand.  Remember to firstly have a look at their requirements on the webpage as stated above.

List of companies that offer Bursaries 2016 – Part 2

To make it a bit easier for you , we have made a long list of companies that offer bursaries and information about the bursary in 2016

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List of companies that offer Bursaries 2016 – Part 1

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Bursary for Mathematics & Actuarial Science South Africa 2016

1) Industrial Development Corporation (Commercial Sciences) Bursary

About The IDC provide finance for industrial development projects by promoting partnerships across industries within and outside our borders, promoting regional economic growth. The IDC provide bursaries to students who qualify for admission to a University or University of Technology or who are currently studying at a University or University of Technology.

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Teaching Bursaries – Application

South African Bursaries 2016 – Application

1) Access Trust (FET College Bursaries)

Value of bursary Class and registration fees only.

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Public Sector Bursary Scheme, Apply now!

PSETA – Public Sector Education & Training Authority Bursary Scheme

Hurry and apply , closing date is in 2 weeks!!

NATIONAL ROADSHOW ON QUALITY ASSURANCE ADVOCACY

The PSETA ETQA department will be conducting quality assurance advocacy sessions to be held nationally, targeted to all stakeholders that are in the business of training and development within the Public Service Sector i.e Provincial departments HRD officials; Accredited training providers; Prospective training providers; TVET Colleges & HEI’s. The aim is to create awareness on quality assurance requirements and the role of the PSETA as the quality assurance body delegated by the QCTO.

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SAIMM is The South African Institute of Mining of Metallurgy.

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MICTSETA – Bursary scheme Info

Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT Seta) – Bursary Scheme

 

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) has partnered with the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT Seta) in support of skills development initiatives for the youth of South Africa.

The partnership entails two programmes, a bursary scheme for students as well as an internship programme for unemployed graduates. In line with NFVF’s mandate to provide and encourage the provision of opportunities for persons especially from disadvantaged communities to be involved in the film industry and with MICT Seta’s skills plan to address the issue of the shortages of adequately skilled persons from the same communities in key areas,the objective of the partnership is to the address the issue of the scarcity of skills within the film and television sector.within these groups.

This inaugural partnership has seen 20 interns and 135 students benefiting from the initiatives. The beneficiaries were revealed at a function held at Sandton Sun in Johannesburg today June 19th 2013.. The interns were shortlisted from thousands of applications received and the final selection was made from the interviews that were conducted.

The 20 interns have been placed at different organizations for their work experience, six interns are at the NFVF, ten at SABC and four at Quizzical Pictures. The placements were made on the basis of their academic qualifications and areas of intended career focus. The internship programme will run for a period of eight months, affording the interns an opportunity for permanent employment should there be a vacancy relevant to their field. In terms of the bursary scheme, the selected students are enrolled for film and television related qualifications at various accredited South African institutions of higher learning.

NFVF CEO Zama Mkosi said this is a very important initiative in terms skills development and exposing graduates to the work environment which increases their chances of being employable. “One of the biggest challenge we have in this country is unemployment and a contributing factors to this challenge is the fact that graduates often lack the basic work experience that entry level jobs require, and they find themselves not sufficiently meeting the job requirements. The NFVF is very honoured to to be making a contribution in an effort to close this gab. We hope that all the interns will enjoy and learn a lot from the experience they will receive at the organizations at which they have been placed. To the bursary recipients, we wish them all the best in their academic life. May they use this opportunity to lay a good foundation for their respective careers,” says Mkosi.

Source: www.filmcontact.com/

MICT Seta will conduct site visits to organizations where interns are placed as well as to tertiary institutions where students are enrolled. The purpose of such visits would be to monitor the progress of the two programmes and to ensure that the set objectives are met.

“In allocating grant funding towards government agencies such as NFVF for this project, the MICT SETA is well on track in redressing South Africa’s MICT Skills gaps and ensuring that access to specialized professions such as Electronic Media and Film are created for our young people,” says Mr. Oupa Mopaki, CEO of the MICT SETA

For more information about the internship programme contact Lindi Ntontela and for bursaries contact Pretty Mthiyane.

PSETA – SETA Application Info 2016

Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority – PSETA

The Public Service Sector SETA, more commonly referred to as the PSETA, is one of the few existing sector education and training authorities (SETAs) that is not going to be changed or revised in any substantial manner.

But the PSETA is a bit different to the other SETAs because it provides support to provincial governments rather than industry sectors. More specifically, it is aimed at providing support to provinces that were lumbered with huge backlogs from the previous government (or dispensation).

Role of the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority

Essentially what the PSETA does is to assist provincial governments within an Integrated Provincial Support Programme (IPSP) with the aim of improving service delivery (with all its massive challenges) and extending good governance.

Initially, when the SETA programme was launched nationally throughout South Africa, the Eastern Cape, kwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo Province were targeted. Then in 2002, the IPSP was extended to assist Mpumalanga, the Northern Cape and Free State as well.

Part of the strategy needed to improve service delivery involves shared knowledge and learning opportunities. To this end, learning networks have been established with both inter-departmental and intra-departmental events organised to help educate those already involved in the provincial government sector. Some years ago a learning journal for public service managers was also launched.

So it is clear that college courses are important, as are discretionary grants and bursaries for learners who qualify and are eager to get workplace experience within provincial government.  In fact all forms of education, training and learning are important, including whatever it takes to make this knowledge and the skills that go with it accessible to the people who need it.

The Integrated Provincial Support Programme

The Integrated Provincial Support Programme (IPSP) was initiated to release more funds for service delivery to the “poor”, largely by restructuring and improving governance via the regular interaction with citizens. With all the challenges service delivery nationally requires, transparency and accountability have been highlighted as key aspects.

The other challenge that the IPSP envelops is the need to be able to translate policy into action within the Batho Pele framework.

 

 

 

Batho Pele principles and service delivery

The South African Government’s Batho Pele principles are in many ways enshrined in the Constitution, but were developed specifically to improve service delivery in the public service.

There are eight basic principles:

  1. Consultation, which involves customers, users, groups, consumer representatives, HGOs and CBOs. More often than not a variety of methods of consultation are required.
  2. The setting of service standards that reinforces the need for benchmarks that will constantly measure satisfaction of the people for what is received from provincial government. Precise, measurable standards are required to be able to judge whether or not these are met.
  3. Increasing access to public services, since such a large number of people in South Africa simply don’t have access to these services. This principle recognises the fact that access to information and services empowers the citizens of the country.
  4. Ensuring courtesy, meaning that those operating within the provincial government sector should treat all the people of South Africa with consideration and respect.
  5. Providing information so that people know what to expect and what they can demand in terms of service delivery.
  6. Openness and transparency so that everybody knows how government institutions operate and what they can expect. This also implies that government employees are accountable.
  7. Redress when services are not provided as promised.
  8. Value for money which doesn’t usually require additional resources and often reduces costs.

The Government aims to promote “integrated seamless service delivery” within the Batho Pele policy. Both education and training are of course key.

Where to find the PSETA

The Public Service Sector SETA (or PSETA) is currently based in Pretoria, Gauteng.

Telephone:  (012) 314 7490

Fax:  086 618 8844

Manash Scholarships

Scholarships and bursaries

We are committed to providing learning opportunities for the highest achieving students, as well as those experiencing some form of disadvantage (financial hardship).

Source: www.monash.ac.za

 

 

A Monash scholarship or bursary could mean:

  • 50-100 percent of your annual fees are paid – up to R60,700 – for your Foundation Programme or undergraduate course
  • a place in leadership, work and mentoring programmes not available to other students
  • financial freedom so you can devote yourself to your study and success.

Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course if you maintain your exceptional grades. Click on the scholarship titles below to find out more.

  • Monash South Africa Scholarship
  • Monash South Africa Bursary

Monash South Africa Scholarship

Benefits
Total value of up to R60,700
  • Full or partial tuition fee for a full-time study load (48 credit points), for the specific year of application and approval of award.
  • Exposure to the working environment – you will have first preference for Department work placements during peak periods.
Number offered
  • Varies depending on funding availability
Selection
  • Based on academic achievement and offered to the highest achieving South African and International students
  • Current Monash students with a General Point Average (GPA) of 3.3 and above
  • Commencing students with an Achievement Level of 40 and above.
Eligibility
All conditions must be met
  • Be enrolled or have received an offer to enrol as a full-time student at Monash South Africa in an undergraduate course of study leading to a higher education award
  • Not be a recipient of any other financial support award
  • Be studying Year 12 or equivalent (South Africa citizen) or be studying in the final year of secondary school or equivalent (international) or
  • Be a current Monash South Africa student and have completed a minimum of one semester of study at Monash South Africa.
Retention
  • You must maintain a GPA of 3.3 or above each semester
Application and other information
  • Can be deferred
  • Application for Monash South Africa Scholarship form (pdf, 73kb)

 

 

Or check out our other Scholarships and bursaries at: www.bursaryguide.com

External scholarships

There are also a number of external scholarships available to Monash South Africa students.

  • Botswana Government Scholarships
  • Mandela Rhodes
  • International River Foundation (IRF) – Ken Thiess Memorial scholarship – postgraduate research scholarship

Applications for external scholarships are managed by the external agencies. You should contact them directly.

How to apply

To be eligible for a scholarship with us you must first be accepted into your course at Monash South Africa – view the different courses on offer.

You should then:

  1. submit your application, along with any relevant documentation, by15 November for Semester One and 30 April for Semester Two.

Why you should get a carrer in Tourism & Travel – CATHSSETA

Tourism and Travel SETA , CATHSSETA

To get a overview of how important tourism is for South Africa, we’ve written this article. We also try to encourage the South African youths to apply for SETA bursaries.

The tourism and travel sub-sector makes a substantial contribution to the South African economy and in 2010 it directly contributed R67billion (3%) to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) creating 599 412 direct jobs. It covers 13 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes consists of inbound and outbound tour operators, safaris and sightseeing bus tours and trip operators, inbound international flights, travel agencies, event and conference management, tourist information centre, car hire and tourism authorities as well as tourist guides including adventure, mountain and river guides.

Activities of these sectors are driven by a Chamber Committee established in terms of the CATHSSETA Constitution and is made up of key industry players such as government, labour organisations, NGO’s and employers.

The duties of the Chamber Committee are as follows:

  • Provide expert advice and strategic leadership,
  • Provide guidance regarding skills development,
  • Assist with the identification of strategic projects,
  • Assist with appropriate recognition of the sub-sector’s education and training needs

Careers in the Sector

The Tourism and Travel sector is extremely labour intensive and is a major source of employment, requiring various degrees of skill and provides women, youth and migrant employees with relatively easy access into the workforce. The industry is service oriented requiring professionals to know their product offerings to ensure service excellence.
A career in Tourism and Travel is demanding and requires people with good communication and listening skills, dedication to quality and good service, team player, good organisational skills, attention to detail and a preparedness to work under pressure. Competitiveness and productivity in the industry depend on skill levels, professionalism, commitment, passion, loyalty and soft skills of workers.

Source: www.cathsseta.org.za/

Work opportunities may be found in the airline industry, car rental, cruise ships, events management, government tourism departments, tourism information bureau and travel agencies.

These are some of the career options within the sector:

  • Public Sector – Government Tourism Official, Tourism Development Coordinator, Tourism Information Officer
  • Travel Agency – Retail Consultant and Travel Agents, Wholesale Travel-tour operator
  • Events and Convention Management Companies – Event Coordinator and Event Manager
  • Airline – Flight Attendants, Cabin Crew, Ground staff and airport personnel
  • Vehicle Rental – Car Hire Consultant and Sales Representatives

CATHSSETA Skills Development initiatives

CATHSSETA provides various skills development initiatives for both unemployed and employed in the tourism and travel sector.
The below links will provide you with a detailed list of available training opportunities and application period in the following:

  • Learnerships
  • Work integrated learning (Internships and experiential learning)
  • Skills Programmes
  • Bursaries

Hospitality and Tourism SETA Bursaries up for grabs

CATHSSETA 

Hospitality,
Tourism & Travel,
Gaming & Lotteries,
Conservation,
Sports Recreation & Fitness,
Arts Culture & Heritage

The Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Seta (CATHSSETA) paid a visit to 25 of CPUT’s most promising Tourism and Hospitality Management students.

They were here to monitor and evaluate the students who are spread across various years of study and are the recipients of over R1 million in bursaries from the SETA.

The CATHSETA funds are being used to pay the students’ tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, meals and other course related costs.

Fundraising Officer, Khumo Sebola, of CPUT’s Advancement Office, says the partnership between CPUT and the CATHSSETA has made a tangible difference to these student’s lives.

“These students now have the luxury of concentrating solely on their academic coursework, instead of stressing about textbook costs, or where their next meal will come from,” says Sebola.

“It is a sad reality that many of our most academically-deserving students are unable to complete their diplomas and degrees due to unbearable financial pressure. We’re therefore delighted to have hosted the CATHSETA on this evaluation visit, so they can see with their own eyes how beneficiaries are blossoming – all thanks to their generous funding.”

Advancement Director Calvin Maseko echoed these sentiments and expressed his gratitude to the CATHSSETA for their ongoing involvement with the CPUT.

“A bursary is definitely the gift that keeps on giving. These donations give dignity and hope to our talented students and contribute to skills development and socio-economic upliftment in our province and country.”

Source: www.cput.ac.za/

Students win top prizes

An innovative revamp of an existing solar cooking device has earned CPUT one of the top spots at this year International Xplore New Automation Competition.

A group of Electrical Engineering students scooped first place in the competition’s toughest category – Environment and Renewable Energy.

The team was one of 29 out of 100 selected to compete in the finals that took place in Germany earlier this month.

The team designed and built an automated solar oven power generator, a device that operates off-grid and which can be used to boil water, cook food and power a battery.

Maahir Rahmna, one of the five students in the team, says they are proud of their achievement.

“We won because we had an innovative idea,” he says.

The device is fully automated and features several new fittings, such as an engine that runs entirely on heat, a safety buzzer and several solar panels.

 

Helena Kennedy Foundation looking for students

Helena Kennedy Foundation Bursary Info

What they offer:

The HKF Award

An HKF award is about much more than money.  We know that the financial support provided to HKF award winners will be vital in enabling students who face financial difficulties to progress to higher education.  We also know that worries about money are only part of the story – our experience over the last decade has shown that offering students personal and practical support and opportunities throughout their time in higher education and beyond can improve a student’s chance of success and ultimately enhance employability.  The HKF award is a package of financial, personal and practical support and opportunities designed to support transition into higher education, enhance the student’s experience at university and improve chances of employment after graduation.

What you can expect from us:

  • Financial support, usually in the form of a £1500 bursary provided in instalments during your time in higher education.  Most students who make a successful application to the Foundation will receive a bursary but we also offer some scholarships, in partnership with individual universities, which may be offered instead of a bursary award.
  • A named contact at the Foundation, who can give advice, listen to problems, signpost to other organisations, celebrate your successes and be your point of contact for any questions and concerns.
  • Access to  free training sessions geared towards improving the skills you need throughout university and employment.  These range from confidence building to exam preparation or IT and we are always happy to take suggestions for new sessions.
  • Work Shadowing – we are aware of how difficult it can be to boost your CV when employers are always looking for something extra from potential employees. We can help organise work placements for students to help you gain experience and make contacts.
  • Opportunities to voulteer within the Foundation. Click here

What we expect from you:

Being an HKF award winner is a responsibility.  It is vital to the Foundation that we are able to keep in touch with our students, to find out how you are getting on and to gather regular feedback which helps us to monitor how the services we provide make a difference.  Each award winner is asked, as a condition of their award, to meet the following requirements.  If you can’t commit to fulfilling these conditions you shouldn’t apply for an award.

  • To keep the Foundation up to date with any changes in your contact details, email address or phone number.
  • To respond to requests for feedback from the Foundation within the time limit given.
  • To inform the Foundation if, for any reason, you change courses or universities, or have to leave your course either temporarily or permanently.
  • To update the Foundation, at least annually, on how you are getting on at university – this update can take whatever form you wish and doesn’t have to be long, we just need to know how you are doing.
  • To inform the Foundation, after graduation, of what class of degree you received and what you intend to do next.
  • To respond to requests for information from the Foundation as when you receive them.
  • To help us to publicise our work – this could be formally, for example, by giving permission for your story to be featured in our leaflets or on our website, or being interviewed for a piece in a newspaper, or informally by telling other people about the work of the Foundation and how it has helped you.  We recognise that not everyone wants to share their story and you would always be given the option, but it helps us if you are prepared to take part in this way.

 

IMPLATS BURSARY PLAN!

Implats Bursary for candidates with leadership potential 

Implats bursaries are open to all candidates meeting the minimum criteria of a university exemption pass and a minimum C symbol in mathematics and science. Our bursaries cover:

  • Registration and tuition fees for the duration of the course
  • Residence fees
  • Cash allowance
  • Personal computer allowance from second year of study

Should you be awarded an Implats bursary, you will be required to work for the company for the full period of the bursary and to undertake vacation work at the company at the end of each year.

Implats offers bursaries in various fields:

  • Engineering
    • Mining
    • Metallurgy
    • Chemical
    • Mechanical
    • Electrical (heavy current)
  • Chemistry to honours level
  • Geology to honours level
  • Accounting to honors level
  • Survey
  • Human Resources Bcom to honors level

 

Bursary application

Please print and complete the application form to be submitted with copies of the following documents:
IMPORTANT:
  • Your CV
  • ID document (certified)
  • Proof of latest results (certified)

Please post your application to:

THE TRAINING MANAGER – BURSARIES, PO BOX 5683, RUSTENBURG, 0300

What we are looking for

Implats is looking for people who

  • are able to work under pressure
  • have leadership potential, combined with the ability to work in a team
  • have good problem-solving abilities
  • are tenacious
  • have common sense
  • are able to make decisions and to think logically
  • are self-motivated, and
  • have good communication skills

How to apply for a bursary

If you meet the minimum criteria and you would like to apply for a bursary, please fill in the application form. For more information contact Kefiloe Seome on +27 14 569 0088

Source: www.implats.co.za/

Impala

Hans Merensky first discovered platinum in the Bushveld Igneous Complex in 1924. Impala was created in the mid 1960’s to house Union Corporation’s platinum interests. At that time a prospecting permit was acquired and initial production commenced in 1969. Initially Impala mined the Merensky Reef and mining on the UG2 chromitite layer only began in the early 1980’s as the technology to smelt higher chrome ore was developed. By the early 1990’s Impala was producing in the region of 1 million platinum ounces per annum. A mining lease over land predominantly owned by the Bafokeng Tribe (now the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN)) was originally granted in 1968. A landmark agreement securing Impala’s access to these mineral rights for a period of 40 years was signed with the RBN in February 1999. In terms of this agreement, the RBN not only enjoyed royalties from metals mined in areas over which they hold mineral rights, but they also became a major shareholder in the holding company, Implats, with board representation. A new agreement finalised in early March 2007 resulted in the royalty being converted into equity making the RBN the group’s largest shareholder.

 

Impala is Implats’ primary operational unit and has operations situated on the Impala lease area on the western limb of the world-renowned Bushveld Complex near Rustenburg, and in Springs, east of Johannesburg. In FY2014, a year impacted by a five-month strike, Impala produced 411000 ounces of refined platinum. A strategic review is currently being undertaken and is scheduled to be completed by the end of December 2014. The results will be communicated in February 2015.

SAMRO – CATHSSETA

SAMRO – South Africa Music Rights Organisation

CATHSSETA

The SAMRO Foundation is awarding two SAMRO/RIESA Special Undergraduate Bursaries for study in music performance for the first time.

Eighteen candidates from nine South African universities were entered for the bursaries. They included students in jazz piano, trombone, trumpet and voice, African music, marimbas, drums, voice and dance, traditional bagpipes, and Western art music piano, voice and clarinet.

The bursaries have the value of R18 000 each and are available annually to undergraduate students who specialise in music performance in the Traditional, Jazz or Western Art Music genres. Candidates for the bursaries are nominated by the Heads and relevant members of staff of music departments of South African institutions of higher education from among the ranks of their students. The candidates are required to show merit in the field of performance in one or more of these genres. The winners are chosen by the Artistic Committee of the SAMRO Foundation which takes into consideration such criteria as standard of performance, year of study and perceived financial need. In the event that there are no suitable candidates, the bursaries are carried over to the following year.

 

 

BACKGROUND

The Roodepoort International Eisteddfod of South Africa (RIESA) was a now-deregistered Section 21 not-for-profit organisation which, from 1981 to 1997, ran nine biennial international music competitions for amateur performers in Roodepoort.

In 2010, RIESA made a bequest of R700 000 to the SAMRO Endowment for the National Arts (SENA) – now the SAMRO Foundation – to establish and administer undergraduate bursaries for studies in music performance in South Africa. As with the many other bequests which the Foundation administers – including, among others, those from Ralph Trewhela, Eve Gettleson, Esme Webb, Maisie Flink, NOASA (the National Opera Association of South Africa) and Bonhams Auctioneers – the funds are invested and the interest is distributed as bursaries for music study in various fields.

For more information, contact Naseema Yusuf at the SAMRO Foundation on 011 712 8417, naseema.yusuf@samro.org.za