Website Thaba Chweu Municipality
The Municipality is situated in Mashishing, previously called Lydenburg, in the north-western region of Mpumalanga. Thaba Chweu Local Municipality is renowned for its forestry, tourism, mining and agriculture. The threads that are woven into the panoramic towns of Mashishing, Sabie, Graskop and Pilgrim's Rest are artefacts of a rich history and contribute to the cultural diversity and harmony that defines life in Thaba Chweu, Place of the White Mountain.
Are you a student residing within the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality in Mpumalanga? This bursary is your opportunity to pursue your undergraduate studies in preferred fields such as Engineering, Finance, IT, Town Planning, and Tourism.
Fields of Study
The bursary is open to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in these fields:
- Engineering and Environment (Roads, Stormwater, Water, Electricity, Waste Management)
- Finance and Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Town Planning and Human Settlements
- Travel and Tourism
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet these criteria:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Reside within the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality, Mpumalanga.
- Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Achieve a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma pass in Matric.
- Be studying or plan to study towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the preferred fields.
- Be accepted to or enrolled at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology, or FET College).
- Be in financial need.
- Must NOT be employed by the Municipality.
Application Process
How to Apply
- Download and complete the application form: Thaba Chweu Local Municipality Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf).
Required Documents
Submit certified copies of the following along with your application:
- ID document.
- Matric latest report, if currently in Matric.
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric.
- Full academic record, if currently studying.
- Parents/guardians’ ID documents.
- Proof of household income (latest payslips, affidavits, or proof of grants/pensions, if applicable).
- Proof of acceptance from a tertiary institution (on institution’s letterhead).
- Proof of residence.
Submission Locations
Applications must be submitted to one of these locations:
- Office of the Executive Mayor
Thaba Chweu Local Municipality
Lydenburg Civic Centre
Corner of Sentraal and Viljoen Streets
Lydenburg, 1120 - Municipal Unit Managers in Northern Areas, Graskop, Sabie, and Mashishing.
To apply for this job please visit www.zabursaries.co.za.
