BUFFALO CITY MUNICIPALITY BURSARY 2021

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Bursaries

The Municipality is offering financial assistance to students, in the form of study bursaries for the 2017 academic year.

This is an Executive Mayoral driven initiative which is done as part of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality’s development of human capital, and applications are invited from students of previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Bursary Fund is intended to assist current or prospective students and shall be used towards covering tuition and registration fees, prescribed books, study material and accommodation.

Successful applicants are expected to study full time at any accredited South African Tertiary institution preferably Eastern Cape based in 2021.

The following fields of study are considered:

ENGINEERING

• Mechanical Engineering 

• Electrical Engineering 

• Civil Engineering 

• Analytical Chemistry 

• Biochemistry

FINANCE

• Valuation 

• Supply Chain Management 

• Accountancy and related fields

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES

• Land Survey 

• City Planning 

• Architecture 

• Economic Development

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

• Web development 

• Program Analyst

AGRICULTURE

• Rural Development 

• Farming

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 30 November 2021 for a personal interview.

Students must be a bonafide resident of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.

How To Apply?

Be South African citizens, permanently residing in Buffalo City

Metropolitan Municipality.

Have a proof of residence when applying for the bursary.

Provide proof of income of their family household.

Be willing to work within Buffalo City after completing their studies.

Selection criteria is based strictly on academic merit and successful applicants are able to renew their bursaries annually based on their academic performance in the previous year.

The student must have at least D in English C in Mathematics and Science.

The bursary fund has a clear bias towards underprivileged individuals and is targeting young people from 14 – 35 years of age.

The Municipality is committed to advancing Employment Equity including persons with disabilities and encourages students with disabilities to apply to the Bursary Fund.

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality wishes to advise that students are personally responsible for their admission to a tertiary institution.

Certified copies of the following documents must accompany applications:

Most recent academic record

South African Identity Document and proof of residency in Buffalo City

Municipality or a letter confirming residency from the ward councillor.

Application forms are available at any Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Youth Advisory Centers within the Community Support Centers in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, i.e. Mdantsane Library Complex, King William’s Town Civic Centre, Duncan Village Art Centre and in East London Trust Centre Building 7th Floor office number 706.

Completed applications can be hand delivered to the Human Resources Department, Buxton House, Buxton Street or posted to the Human Resources Department P.O. Box 134 East London, 5200.

Please note that no late applications will be considered and if you have not been contacted regarding your bursary application before 15 December 2021, your application has been unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 28 October 2021

How To Apply?

Apply via the official website of the municipality www.buffalocity.gov.za 

Volvo Apprenticeships

Volvo Apprenticeships

Volvo is a reputable and respected brand world-wide. They are offering successful candidates the opportunity to learn and qualify as a Diesel Technician. Join their global team and jump start your career in the commercial vehicle industry!

Position Description

Duration of Apprenticeship- 48 Months starting in 2017
Monthly Remuneration Package with compulsory benefits
Fixed Term Contract For The Duration of the Apprenticeship Programme
Technical classroom based training in Gauteng (expenses covered)
Workshop practical at local Volvo Trucks or UD Trucks Dealer in the Apprentice's area of residence where possible
Modular training with Trade Test
Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action. equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

Completed N2 Qualification (minimum) with the following subjects:
- Diesel Trade Theory
- Engineering Drawing
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science

All subjects must be passed with a minimum of 50%

The location of the position is flexible

Application Date

31 October 2016

How To Apply?

Apply online here.

CATHSSETA In-service Training

CATHSSETA In-service Training

CATHSSETA has provisionally contracted Insika Foundation NPC, for project management and the implementation of this programme within the host employers of choice in KwaZulu Natal. To this regard we are seeking suitable learners to participate in this programme for a period of 12 months.

Work integrated learning (WIL) refers to the period of time when students are working in the relevant industry to receive specific in-service training in order to apply theory in practice. It involves all the competencies and skills that students must acquire. Completion of this programme will lead to National Diploma in Tourism and / or relevant work experience.

Industry Scope includes but not limited to: Hotel Administration, Reception, Reservation, Travel Agency and Inbound Contact Centre.

Minimum Requirements

Fully Completed Tourism N6
[x2] Curriculum Vitae (with next of kin particulars)
[x2] Original certified copies of ID (No photocopy of the originally certified will be accepted)
[x2] Original certified qualifications (No photocopy of the originally certified will be accepted)
[x2] Proof of residence (Indicate the Municipality and the Municipal ward). [x2] Medical proof of disability, where applicable.

HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be hand delivered or posted to:

Mashona House
Suite 4A Royal Palm
6 Palm Boulevard,
Umhlanga Ridge,
Durban
4319.
P.O Box 1431
Umhlanga Rocks
4319

For enquiries, kindly contact Ms. Thembi Mbele, 011 312 5184
CLOSING DATE

13 October 2016

LOCATION

Durban