Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – JOHANNES PHUMANI PHUNGULA MUNICIPALITY

The Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality was previously known as the Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality, before it was officially renamed in May 2025, to honor ANC struggle veteran Johannes Phungula.

The Category B municipality is situated within the Harry Gwala District Municipality (DC43), in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. The Municipalities main economic sectors are agriculture, tourism and business.
 

ABOUT THE JPP MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality is inviting students to apply for their community bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the jurisdiction of Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal), for studies within the following fields:

  • Agriculture
  • Civil Engineering
  • Finance Management / Accounting Studies
  • Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
  • Town Planning

 

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MORE ABOUT THE JPP MUNICIPALITY BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, books, accommodation and meals.

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 Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JPP MUNICIPALITY 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
  • You must reside within the jurisdiction of Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal province
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be entering your 1st year of study, towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution (University) in South Africa
  • Preference will be given to students pursuing studies towards Municipal Priority Skills

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JPP MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

Download and complete the Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

Alternatively, application forms can be collected from the Municipality offices during working hours (Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 16:00).

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality bursary.

Note: the completed application form must be stamped by the Ward Councillor.
 

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 or smart ID card (certified copy)
  • Matric Certificate (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution, for the current academic year (on institutions letterhead)
  • Copy of course curriculum (indicating the number of years of study, number
    of modules/subjects to be taken) from the academic institution
  • Institutions fee structure and banking details (on institutions letterhead)
  • Your personal contact details
  • Motivation letter explaining why you should be awarded the bursary and your personal circumstances (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  • Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates (certified copy)
  • Proof of residence

 

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Post:
The Municipal Manager
Attention: Mr M.E Mkhize
P.O. Box 132
Ixopo
3276

– Hand delivery:
29 Margaret Street
Ixopo
KwaZulu-Natal
3276

Note: please mark your application “JPP Municipality Bursary 2026”
 

CLOSING DATES FOR THE JPP MUNICIPALITY BURSARY

20 January 2026 (at 12:00).
(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 the Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality directly:
Contact Person: Mrs M Modi
Tel: 039 201 0378
 

Please do NOT contact the Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality 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 January 2026.

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