Rand Water Bursary South Africa.

ABOUT THE BURSAR

As one of the largest water utility companies across the globe, Rand Water are responsible for supplying bulk quantities of superior quality water to more than 12 million South Africans. Established in 1903, Rand Water has never failed to supply water to the growing economy in the country.
Rand Water are inviting students studying towards undergraduate qualifications to apply for the bursary programme.

ABOUT THE BURSARY

Bursaries will be awarded within the following fields of study to GAUTENG residents (Notice Number BP010):

Finance (BTech/ Degree/ Honours): 1st year of study only
Business Information Systems/ Information Systems (Degree): 2nd year of study only
Town Planning (BTech/ Degree): 2nd year of study only
Architectural Studies (BTech/ Degree): 2nd and 3rd year of study only
Civil Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering (BTech/ Degree/ N Diploma): 2nd and 3rd year of study only
IT Network Administration (BTech/ Degree/ National Diploma): 2nd to 4th year of study only
Computer Science/ Infrastructure and Operations (BTech/ Degree/ National Diploma): 3rd year of study only
Information Technology (BTech/ Degree/ National Diploma): 3rd year of study only
IT Infrastructure and Operations (BTech/ Degree/ Honours): 3rd and 4th year of study only
Land Surveying (BTech/ Degree): 3rd and 4th year of study only
Quantity Surveying (BTech/ Degree): 3rd and 4th year of study only
Geography/Environmental Sciences (BTech/ Degree): 3rd and 4th year of study only

Bursaries will also be awarded within the following fields of study to MPUMALANGA residents (Notice Number BP007):

Business Information Systems/ Information Systems (BTech/ Degree): 2nd year of study only
Human Resources (BTech/ Degree/ Honours): 2nd year of study only
Water Care (BTech/ N Diploma): 2nd year of study only
Architectural Studies (BTech/ Degree): 2nd and 3rd year of study only
Computer Science/ Information Technology (BTech/ Degree/ N Diploma): 2nd and 3rd year of study only
Civil Engineering (BTech/ Degree): 2nd and 3rd year of study only
Chemical Engineering (BTech/ Degree): 2nd and 3rd year of study only
Electrical Engineering (BTech/ Degree): 2nd and 3rd year of study only
Mechanical Engineering (BTech/ Degree): 2nd and 3rd year of study only
Land Surveying (BTech/ Degree): 3rd year of study only
Quantity Surveying (BTech/ Degree): 3rd year of study only

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

South African citizen
Completed Matric
Resident of Gauteng or Mpumalanga province
Under 30 years old
Studying (or accepted to study) in one of the aforementioned fields of study
Studying (or accepted to study) at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
Achieved a minimum of 65% for all major subjects
Interested in working within the water sector
From a previously disadvantaged background
Not previously held a bursary award or other funding

*Preference will be given to female applicants, as well as students with disabilities.

HOW TO APPLY

The latest application form can be requested by emailing: gradrecruit@randwater.co.za
Please include the following items in your application pack:

ID document (certified copy)
Covering letter
Curriculum Vitae
Proof of residence (utility bill)
First term results if currently in Matric (certified copy)
Matric certificate if completed Matric (certified copy)
Proof of registration/ university acceptance letter if completed Matric
Full academic record/ transcripts (on tertiary letterhead)

Complete application forms and supporting documentation must be submitted via email to: gradrecruit@randwater.co.za
(please use the following Notice Numbers in the email subject line:
Gauteng residents: BP010
Mpumalanga residents: BP007)

CLOSING DATE

5 October annually.

CONTACT

For any bursary queries, please contact:
Rand Water Head Office
Tel: 011 682 0911
Email: gradrecruit@randwater.co.za