Alfred Nzo District Municipality External Bursary 2023

About Alfred Nzo District Municipality

One of the six districts in the province of Eastern Cape is Alfred Nzo District Municipality. It is named in honor of Alfred Baphethuxolo Nzo, a former minister of foreign affairs in Nelson Mandela’s cabinet and former secretary-general of the African National Congress.

The Eastern Cape’s smallest and poorest district is called Alfred Nzo. Despite this, the district seeks to develop a community with a high quality of life, access to fundamental services, creative development initiatives, and socioeconomic opportunities.

Alfred Nzo District Municipality External Bursaries

The Alfred Nzo District Municipality is seeking qualified candidates for its external bursary program for the 2021 academic year.

The bursary provides financial assistance for scarce and critical skills such as:
BSc: Community Water Services and Sanitation
BSc Water Resource Management or any other water and sanitation-related qualification
Town and Regional Planning
Geographic Information System
Maritime Studies

Bursary Requirements and Eligibility

Preference will be given to disadvantaged individuals with proven financial need
Residents within Alfred Nzo area of jurisdiction
Between 16-35 years old
Students who have excellent academic records
Students who wish to pursue studies at a recognized South African tertiary institution in the fields of study mentioned above

How to Apply and Application Details

The Alfred Nzo District Municipality External Bursary Application Form may be downloaded and completed. Application forms are also available from ward councilors, ANDM offices, local municipalities (Umzimvubu, Matatiele, Ntabankulu, and Mbizana), among other places.

Accompany your completed application form with certified copies of the following documents:

Motivation letter (section 4 of the application form)
Grade 12 certificate or most recent results for current grade 12 learners
Proof of enrolment or acceptance letter from an accredited tertiary institution
South African ID
Proof of residence
Parents/Guardians proof of incomewith

Death certificate(s) affidavit, in case the applicant does not have one or both parents

Send application form and complete documents to: The Senior Manager Corporate Services, Alfred Nzo District Municipality, ERF 1400 Ntsizwa Street, Private Bag X 511, Mount Ayliff 4735

Successful students will be required to sign a contractual agreement with the Alfred Nzo District Municipality. The agreement includes all general terms and conditions regarding the bursary. The Alfred Nzo District Municipality has the right to decide how many bursaries to give out for the academic year based on how much money is in the budget.

Opening & Closing Date

5 March 2021

Successful candidates will be informed on or before March 19, 2021.

Contact Details

Ms. A.N. Zibobo
Human Resource Development Section
Post: Private Bag x511 EmaXesibeni 4735
Address: Alfred Nzo Municipality Erf 1400 Ntsizwa Street EmaXesibeni
Tel: (039) 254 5112/5125
Fax: +27 (39) 254 0343
Email: [email protected]