Drakenstein Municipality Bursary 2025 Online Application Latest Update. Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified applicants for the 2025 Drakenstein Municipality Bursary Programme.
This article covers the Drakenstein Municipality Bursaries 2025 Overview, Online application portal, application form, how to apply, qualifications, requirements, closing date, and more.
Bursary Provider: Drakenstein Municipality
Location: All South Africa
Application Mode: Email Application Method or Online Application Form or Application is done Offline
Drakenstein Municipality Bursary Programme 2025
A bursary or grant is a means of non-repayable monetary support designed to assist students who meet specific financial eligibility criteria. It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into study.
To qualify for the Bursary, you need to possess all the required qualifications and meet all requirements before applying for the Drakenstein Municipality, Drakenstein Municipality Bursary 2025.
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Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the municipal area (Gouda, Paarl, Saron, Simondium or Wellington), for studies in fields relevant to Local Government, specifically the following fields:
- Accredited Skills Programmes by accredited Learning Providers (including: Digger-loader, Grasscutting, Hairdressing, Painting, Welding)
- Artisan Development Training qualifications (including: Building Construction, Diesel Mechanics, Electrical: Heavy Current, Plumbing, Welding)
- Community and Social Development related fields
- Engineering fields (including: Civil Engineering, Electro-Technical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
- Finance fields (including: Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management)
- Sports Administration, Public Administration & Services fields (including: Firefighting, Human Resources, Law Enforcement, Public Management, Traffic Management)
- Town & Regional Planning, Local Economic Development and Tourism, Architectural Technology, Environmental, Water/ Wastewater, Solid Waste related fields
Requirements
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 between 18 and 35 years old
- You must be permanently residing within the Drakenstein Municipal area (Gouda, Paarl, Saron, Simondium or Wellington)
- You must be studying or intend on studying full time, towards a qualification in one of the fields of study listed above, in 2025
- You must be studying or have applied to study at a recognised and accredited Higher Education and Training institution in South Africa
How to Apply for Drakenstein Municipality Bursary
Click the link below to apply and submit an online application form for this opportunity:
Then follow the instructions on the page to apply for an available position.
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)
- 2025 June or September results, if currently studying (certified copy)
- 2021 final results or previous results, if not currently studying (certified copy)
- Proof of application or admission at a recognised Higher Education and Training institution (on institutions letterhead)
- Details of course of study duration, scope, tuition fees and banking details (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of residence: Drakenstein Municipality’s utility bill (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed: certified copy/ affidavit from SAPS if unemployed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable)
Ntomboxolo.Mandla@drakenstein.gov.za OR Inge.Frolicks@drakenstein.gov.za
(Insert the words “Drakenstein Municipality Bursary Application 2025” in the email subject line).
– Hand delivery:
Drakenstein Municipality
Human Resources Training and Development Section
Ground Floor
Paarl Civic Centre
Berg River Boulevard
Paarl
7622
PLEASE NOTE!
Applicants should attach their latest results (June or September 2025) and proof of application to a tertiary/learning institution to the application form. Drakenstein Municipality current bursary holders continuing with courses will automatically qualify if their performances are within the provisions of the policy. Only fully completed application forms with required documentation will be considered. Should there be no feedback received by 31 January 2025, applicants may consider their application unsuccessful.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 28 October 2025 at 15:00.
For any enquiries or assistance to complete the form, please contact Ms Ntomboxolo Mandla at 021 807 4503 or Ms Inge Frolicks at 021 807 6492. Completed application forms to be sent to Ntomboxolo.Mandla@drakenstein.gov.za or Inge.Frolicks@drakenstein.gov.za, or hand de
Closing Date
The Drakenstein Municipality (Drakenstein Municipality) Bursary Closing Date is [28 October 2025]
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