Johannesburg Water Bursary South Africa 2022 – 2023

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – JOHANNESBURG WATER

Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd (JW), solely owned by the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), is a municipal entity that was incorporated in 2000 and began commencement of business operations in 2001. The company was formed with the goal of providing the over 5 million people of Johannesburg with accessibility to quality sanitation services and water.

Johannesburg Water supplies and distributes 1.6 billion litres of potable water every day, which is procured treated from Rand Water. JW operates across 6 regions, with 6 wastewater treatment plants and 10 network depots. The company employs more than 2700 staff members and has a turnover of over R8 billion.
 

ABOUT THE JOHANNESBURG WATER BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & COVERAGE VALUE

Johannesburg Water is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2023 academic year.

Every year Johannesburg Water offers comprehensive bursaries to deserving students, in line with the company’s talent management strategy. The fields of study are determined by the particular needs and skill requirements of the company.

For the 2023 academic year, bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

  • Civil Engineering (BEng Tech) (3 bursaries to be awarded)
  • Civil Engineering (BSc) (1 bursary to be awarded)
  • Finance or Financial Accounting (BCom) (1 bursary to be awarded)

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 Johannesburg Water Bursary.
 

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The bursary will be awarded based on 2 main criteria: academic merit and financial need. Students from all race groups may apply.

After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to enter into a contractual employment agreement with Johannesburg Water.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 1 month of the application closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by 25 September 2022, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOHANNESBURG 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 or permanent resident in South Africa
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying full-time towards one of the qualifications listed above
  • You must be entering your 2nd or higher year of study in 2023
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • Finance students: you must have an interest in revenue analysis as well accuracy and completeness of revenue
  • You must NOT have received any previous bursary award or other funding (excluding NSFAS)
  • Preference will be given to female applicants and students with disabilities

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JOHANNESBURG WATER BURSARY

Download and complete the Johannesburg Water Bursary Application Form 2022/2023 (.pdf)

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

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Official statement of results] (certified copy)
  • Full academic record to date (certified copy)
  • Proof of tertiary registration/ admission (on institutions letterhead)
  • Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed (certified copies)
  • Motivational letter (including why you chose your course of study and how you intend to use your qualification after graduation, about your further study plans and ideals for the future, and what contribution you feel you would be able to make to Johannesburg Water) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

 

Applications must be submitted electronically to the relevant email address, dependent on the field of study:

(Insert the words “Johannesburg Water Bursary Application” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE JOHANNESBURG WATER BURSARY

25 August 2022 (at 16:00).
(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 Johannesburg Water directly:
Contact person: Kathy Hussey
Tel: 011 689 9158
Email: jw.humanresources@jwater.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact Johannesburg 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 August 2022.

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.