Silulumanzi Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SILULUMANZI

Silulumanzi is a private provider of quality water and wastewater services within the City of Mbombela Local Municipality (CoMLM). The history of the company dates back to 1999, when Silulumanzi was formed with the aim of rending water services as part of a Public Private Partnership (PPP).

Silulumanzi is a subsidiary of South African Water Works (SAWW) and each day the company provides over 400 000 residents with more than 120 million litres of safe drinking water. Silulumanzi prides itself in being a reliable and efficient utility, providing quality water and sanitation services on behalf of the City of Mbombela.

The company makes use of the latest technology and trained staff to efficiently manage water services, in order to provide an environment that promotes sustainable life and economic development.
 

ABOUT THE SILULUMANZI BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Silulumanzi is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within the Water Industry, particularly the following fields:

  • Biology (BSc)
  • Chemical Engineering (BSc)
  • Civil Engineering (BSc)
  • Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current/ Light Current) (BSc)
  • Environmental Science (National Diploma)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitting (including Machinery)
  • Information Technology (BSc)
  • Instrumentation Mechanical
  • Mechanical Engineering (BSc)
  • Millwright
  • Quantity Survey (BSc)
  • Water Care (National Diploma)

 

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MORE ABOUT THE SILULUMANZI BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, RENEWAL, SERVICE CONTRACT & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed books and/or study materials and accommodation.

Bursaries will be awarded based on academic merit, and will be awarded for 1 year at a time – renewable each year based on academic performance.

Once students have graduated, they will be required to join Silulumanzi as an Intern – the duration of the internship will be equal to the duration of bursary funding received.

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 Silulumanzi Bursary.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.​
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SILULUMANZI 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 currently in Matric or have completed Matric with a Bachelors pass
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must be interested in joining the Water Industry
  • You must have achieved a minimum of Level 6 for Mathematics and Science in Matric
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • Preference will be given to: females students, previously disadvantaged individuals and students with disabilities
  • Preference will be given South African citizens who reside within the above contractual concession areas (Mbombela city/ Nelspruit, KaNyamazane, Tekwane, Matsulu, KaMagugu, Msogwaba, Daantjie, Zwelisha, Mpakeni, Luphisi, Mattafin)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SILULUMANZI BURSARY

Download and complete the Silulumanzi Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

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

Alternatively, application forms can be collected from any of the Silulumanzi Customer Care Offices (as listed below).
 

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):

  • Birth Certificate (certified copy)
  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
  • Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
  • 2023 exam results (on institutions letterhead)
  • Supplementary exam results, if applicable (on tertiary letterhead)
  • Breakdown of study fees: invoice/ statement/ account/ receipt (in writing, on institutions letterhead)
  • Proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ death certificates if deceased)
  • Proof of residence
  • Motivational letter explaining reason why you chose your field of study (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  • Proof of disability, if applicable

 

Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
– Post:
The Bursary Department
Human Resources
P 0 BOX 12753
Mbombela City
1200

– Hand delivery to any of these Silulumanzi Customer Care Offices:

  • KaNyamazane Customer Care Office: Shop 27c, KaNyamazane Shopping Complex, Chris Hani Drive, KaNyamazane, 1214
  • Matsulu Customer Care Office: Stand no 438, Matsulu Civic Centre, Matsulu A, Matsulu, 1200
  • Mbombela City Customer Care Office: 18 Nel Street, Bateleur, Mbombela City, 1200

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SILULUMANZI BURSARY

29 November 2024.
(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 Silulumanzi directly:
Tel: 013 752 6839
Contact page: https://www.silulumanzi.com/contact-us
 

Please do NOT contact Silulumanzi 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 2024.

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.