The Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality in Mpumalanga is offering bursaries for 2027 to local matriculants who want to study Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. It can cover tuition, books, accommodation, a laptop, meals and pocket money. Applications close on 30 November 2026.
About the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality Bursary
Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality is in north-western Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala District, with its administrative centre in Siyabuswa. It serves a mix of rural, township and developing urban areas, and its economy includes agriculture, retail, tourism, manufacturing and community services.
Like other municipalities, it is responsible for services, infrastructure and local economic development, and it needs engineers to do that work. The bursary funds undergraduate study (a National Diploma or degree) in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at a public South African university.
For a learner from Siyabuswa, Libangeni or Nokaneng, the cost of an engineering degree is often out of reach. A municipal bursary reduces that barrier and keeps skills linked to the area.
What Is Covered
- Tuition
- Textbooks, stationery and study materials
- Accommodation
- Laptop costs
- Meals and pocket money
- The final value depends on the bursary agreement, the available budget and institutional requirements
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Who Can Apply
- South African citizen
- Living in the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, Mpumalanga
- In matric, or has completed matric
- Studying or intending to study full-time at undergraduate level (National Diploma or degree) in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- Studying or intending to study at a public South African university
Required Documents
- Certified copy of your ID
- Grade 11 results and latest matric results (if in matric), or certified matric certificate (if completed)
- Recent results or transcripts (if currently studying)
- Proof of university acceptance, if available
- Proof of residence: a confirmation letter from a Ward Councillor
- Parent or guardian proof of income: certified latest payslips, or an affidavit if unemployed
- Two references with names, contact details and addresses (such as a school principal or minister of religion)
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the listing page, or collect one from the municipal offices. The form on the listing is labelled 2026, so confirm with the municipality that it is the current one.
- Complete the form and write “www.nasi-ispani.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the bursary.
- Get your documents certified and obtain a Ward Councillor letter for proof of residence.
- Submit the form and documents to the Head Office at 2601/3 Bongimfundo Street, Siyabuswa, or to the Mbibane Unit Office in Libangeni, or the Mathanjana Unit Office in Nokaneng.
- Questions: Human Resource section, Ms Sibongile Mahlangu or Ms Nomzamo Bhila, 013 973 9930.
View the Dr JS Moroka bursary listing and form
Closing Date
The closing date for Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality Bursary is 30 November 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
Why It Matters
Engineering graduates are scarce in South Africa, and rural municipalities find it hardest to attract them. Funding local learners is a practical way to close that gap.
The documents here take time to collect, especially the Ward Councillor letter and certified payslips, so start this week. Missing compulsory items may lead to disqualification. Because the listing form is labelled 2026, phone the municipality to confirm details before you submit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I study at a TVET college?
The listing states a public South African university and a National Diploma or degree.
Do I need to be accepted already?
Proof of acceptance is requested if available, so you can apply while waiting.
Where do I hand in my application?
At the Head Office in Siyabuswa, or the Libangeni or Nokaneng unit offices.
Which courses are funded by the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality Bursary?
Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
