Magalies Water Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – MAGALIES WATER

Magalies Water is the supplier of bulk water and sanitation services to municipalities, industrial customers and mining operations in Gauteng, Limpopo and North West. Magalies Water Board is a regional water utility and state owned enterprise (SOE), which is accountable to the South African government via the Minister of the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation (DHSWS).

Magalies Water Board was formed in 1969, with the goal of supplying water to platinum mines in the Rustenburg and Thabazimbi areas.

Today, the company provides potable bulk water to municipalities, mines, and other businesses. Raw water is derived from the rivers, which comes from the dams owned by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) – the dam water is then channeled to Magalies Water’s 4 water treatment plants, whereby the water is treated to be safe for consumption. Magalies Water has 2 major catchment areas which catches rainfall, namely Crocodile River and Pienaars River.
 

ABOUT THE MAGALIES WATER BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Magalies Water is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

As part of the youth development initiative, bursaries will be awarded for studies towards the following qualifications:

  • Biotechnology or Microbiology (Bachelors Degree/ Diploma NQF6)
  • Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry (Bachelors Degree/ Diploma NQF6)
  • Civil Engineering (Bachelors Degree/ Diploma NQF6/ N4-N6)
  • Electrical Engineering (Bachelors Degree/ Diploma NQF6/ N4-N6)
  • Financial Accounting (Bachelors Degree)
  • Mechanical Engineering (Bachelors Degree/ Diploma NQF6/ N4-N6)
  • Water Care (Advance Diploma/ Diploma NQF6)

There will be a total of 20 bursaries awareded – 3 for each of the above fields, except for Financial Accounting studies where 2 bursaries will be awarded.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE MAGALIES WATER BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

The bursary will NOT cover any existing loans or student debts.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 60 days of the closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Magalies Water Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAGALIES WATER BURSARY

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 a South African citizen
  • You must be between 18 and 35 years old
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full time, towards one of the qualifications listed above, in 2024
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a registered and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • Preference will be given to female candidates, previously disadvantaged candidates and people with disabilities

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MAGALIES WATER BURSARY

Download and complete the Magalies Water Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Magalies Water bursary.
 

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)
  • Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Most recent results/ academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead
  • Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance at a Higher Education Institution

 

Applications must be submitted via email to: bursaries@magalieswater.co.za
(Insert the words “Magalies Water Bursary 2024” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE MAGALIES WATER BURSARY

30 November 2023.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Magalies Water directly:
HR Department
Tel: 014 597 4636
Email: bursaries@magalieswater.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact Magalies Water if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in October 2023.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.