Gert Sibande District Municipality (GSDM), is named after Gert Sibande, the ANC activist. Up until 2004, GSDM was known as the Eastvaal District Municipality. GSDM is one of Mpumalanga’s 3 districts, with a majority IsiZulu speaking people.
ABOUT THE BURSARY
Bursaries will be awarded within the following fields of study:
- Agriculture
- Engineering
- Environment Management
- Finance
- Geology
- Public Management
- Tourism and Hospitality
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by representatives of GSDM before final selection. Once students have completed their studies, they will be required to work for a Local Municipality in GSDM, for approximately 3 years.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- South African citizen
- Reside within the Gert Sibande District (in Mpumalanga)
- Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
- Studying OR plan on studying full time within one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Studying OR plan on studying at a recognized South African Higher Education Institution
- From a previously disadvantaged group (particularly females and those with disabilities)
- Must NOT have signed any employment contracts (must be unemployed)
- Must NOT be a current beneficiary of another bursary scheme
- Must NOT have accepted a training contract with any another institution or company
HOW TO APPLY
Download and complete the GSDM Bursary Application Form (pdf).
Please include the following items in your application pack:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Latest Matric results (if currently in Matric) (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (if completed Matric) (certified copy)
- Full academic record (current tertiary students) (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance to study at a recognized South African institution of higher education (certified copy)
- Proof of residence (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (certified copy)
- Motivational letter explaining why you deserve to be awarded the bursary
Complete application forms and supporting documentation must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Post:
The Municipal Manager
Gert Sibande District Municipality
P.O. Box 1748
Ermelo
2350
(Att: Ms Mandy Pillay)
2) Hand delivered:
Gert Sibande District Municipality
Cnr Joubert and Oosthuise Streets
Ermelo
2350
(Att: Ms Mandy Pillay)
CLOSING DATE
29 September.
CONTACT
For any bursary queries, please contact:
Gert Sibande District Municipality
Ms Mandy Pillay (Municipal Manager)
Tel: 017 801 7036