KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

The Department of Human Settlements (previously known as the Department of Housing), is a department of the South African government responsible for housing and urban development.

Each provincial Department of Human Settlements is responsible for implementating the constitutional mandate that “everyone has the right to have access to adequate housing.” Through various programmes, the department aims to provide housing to the needy residents in the province.
 

ABOUT THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students who reside in KwaZulu-Natal, for studies within Construction Management.

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 KZN Department of Human Settlements Bursary.
 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

• View our other Government Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Construction Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS 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 between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
• You must reside within Kwa-Zulu Natal province
• You must be from a previously disadvantaged background and from vulnerable group
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Construction Management qualification
• You must be studying or have been accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution (or in the possession of a CAO application receipt)
• You must have a strong academic record

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BURSARY

Download and complete the KZN Department of Human Settlements Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the KZN Department of Human Settlements bursary.
 

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):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric mid-year results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full academic record, if already studying
• Proof of registration/ acceptance letter from the institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Motivational Letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Parents or guardians ID document/ death certificates if deceased (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (payslips if employed/ proof of unemployment from the Department of Labour if unemployed/ proof of SASSA payout/ bank statement not older than 3 months)
• Proof of residence in KZN (letter from local leadership or councilor/ utility bill with an affidavit from the South African Police Service (SAPS))

 

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Hand delivery:
Physical Address:
The Department of Human Settlements
14th Floor, Eagle Building
353-363 Dr Pixley Kaseme St
Durban, 4000
(Attention: Mrs V. Reddy: The Director: Organisational Development)

– Post:
The Department of Human Settlements
Human Resource Development
Private Bag X54367
Durban, 4000
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS BURSARY

15 November 2023.
(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 the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements directly:
Contact people & contact numbers:
Ms M Phama – Tel: 031 336 5300 / 031 336 5195
Ms X Bhengu – Tel: 031 336 5300 / 031 336 5380
Ms T Hlope – Tel: 031 319 3700
 

Please do NOT contact the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements 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 2023.

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