Siza Water Bursary Programme 2025
Bursary Highlights
Siza Water (RF) (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of South African Water Works (SAWW), invites applications for the Bursary Programme 2025.
Closing Date: 13 December 2024
SAWW is a proudly South African company that manages two 30-year water concessions that are in Ballito (Siza Water) and Mbombela (Silulumanzi).
Siza Water, located in Ballito, is the water service provider of the Dolphin Coast in KwaZulu-Natal and has been supplying water since 1999.
What the Bursary covers
- The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees and prescribed textbooks.
- The bursary will provide funding for up to 3 years, on condition that the student passes all subjects for the course.
- Students must reapply for funding each year by submitting their certified copy of the past years results.
Bursary Study Fields
The final selection will be based on the Siza Water Bursary Policy. Priority will be given to courses related to these fields of study:
A) Engineering:
- – Civil
- – Electrical
- – Chemical
- – Mechanical
B) Trades:
- – Millwright
- – Electrician
- – Plumbing
- – Fitters
C) Financial Management
D) Town and Regional Planning
E) Environmental Management
F) Water & Sewer Treatment Process Controller
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the abve fields, to students residing in the companies concession area (in the Dolphin Coast region, between Etete and Zimbali).
Eligibility/ Entry Requirements
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 from the Siza Water concession area, in KwaZulu-Natal province (see the coverage area here)
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
- You must be registered or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology, Technical College or Technical institution, correspondence college, government/ SAQA approved institution)
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for your studies in the 2024 academic year
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for the subject you plan to study
- You must meet the minimum requirements as set by your institution, relating to your studies
- You must be in financial need, with a total household income of NOT more than R15 000 per month
- Preference will be given to students from historically disadvantaged groups, especially female and Black students (African, Coloured, Indian)
How to Apply
Are you a resident within the Siza Water Concession Area, located between Etete and Zimbali? Siza Water is here to support your educational journey through our Bursary Fund.
Download and complete the Siza Water Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
Alternatively, hard copy application forms may be collected from the following offices:
Siza Water’s Ballito Office – Rey Park House, Rey’s Place, Ballito.- Siza Water’s Shakaskraal Office – Shop 3, Ushaka Square, Old Main Road, Shakaskraal.
Completed application forms can be HAND DELIVERED to Siza Water offices or sent via email to [email protected].
CLOSING DATE: 13 December 2024
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to further your education with the support of Siza Water. Apply today and take a step towards a brighter future! 
T’s & C’s apply. For enquiries, please contact Siza Water:
- Tel: (032) 946 7200 • Cell: 071 298 6341
- Cell A/H: 071 298 5206 • Email: [email protected]
