Limpopo Department of Public Works Bursary Programme 2014

Advertiser: Limpopo Department of Public Works
Location: Limpopo

Limpopo Province is experiencing a shortage of qualified engineers, technicians and other needed scarce skills to establish, maintain and manage Government office buildings efficiently.

Candidates must be:
- South African
- Intending to or studying towards a degree / diploma at a recognized South African tertiary institute.
- Able to provide proof of academic results for grade12 or alternatively be in possession of an acceptable alternate qualification.
- Accepted by the university / technikon.
- Accepted by the university / technikon.
- Final year students at institutions of higher learning.

Bursaries available /targeted areas:
- Landscaping
- Quantity Surveying
- Asset Management
- Architectural Science
- Building Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Information Technology / Management

Selection procedures:
- All applications must be for the next academic year.
- Applicants will not be considered for a bursary if - he/ she previously failed unless he / she re-writes or repeats at his / her own expenses.
- Grade 12 with Mathematics - and Science or NTC 3 (National Technical Certificates).
- Must be South African Citizen.
- Applications from designated groups will be given preference.
- Schedules are compiled for selection process.
- Training Committee will convene a meeting for the selection of candidates.
- Successful candidates will be notified in writing and advised to sign a bursary agreement with the Department before payments could be made.

Payment process:
- 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, Meals, Accommodation, Books.

Bursary obligations:
After completion of studies, a student is compelled to serve the number of year's equivalent to years of sponsorship.

Refund of bursary payments:
Failure to comply with the provisions of the bursary agreement will result in the Bursary having to refund immediately all amounts (plus interest) paid by the Department.

How to apply:
Department of Public Works Human Resource Development Bursary Scheme contact details:
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X9490
Polokwane
0700
Limpopo

Or 43 Church Str & Paul Kruger, Polokwane

Or Head Office Contac Number: (015) 284 7000

Closing Date: 31 October 2013
Definitions:

Internship:

There are basically two types of internships:

  • The Undergraduate Internship: Usually with bigger organisations that pick undergraduates to attend the internship. It often takes places during the holidays and the average durations is a few weeks. In most cases the intern will receive some sort of stipend or salary and this type of internship may lead to a job offer to the intern once he / she is finished with their studies.
  • The Graduate Internship: This type of internship could be paid or unpaid and it is to gain practical work experience after the qualification has been completed and in a job related to the qualification. It could be from a few weeks or even one or two years long. This type of internship could also lead to permanent employment.

Learnerships:

A learnership is an occupational qualification and it consists of theory and work-based experience and practical skills, with formal assessment and a qualification. At the end of the learnership the candidate may be offered permanent employment.

In-service training:

In-service training is to gain practical work experience during studies. It usually takes place after a few years of theory has been successfully completed. It is essential work experience that is part of the qualification and the in-service training is necessary to achieve the qualification. It could be paid or unpaid.