ESKOM BURSARIES SOUTH AFRICA 2022-2023

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WHO IS ESKOM?

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is South Africa's primary electricity supplier, generating approximately 90% of the electricity used in South Africa and approximately 30% of the electricity generated on the African continent.


ESKOM BURSARY DESCRIPTION

Eskom regards the awarding of bursaries to external applicants as a major contribution towards broadening the national skills pool. Eskom believes that this initiative will lead to empowered communities, an improved lifestyle, and a competent workforce.


This procedure has been developed to enable Eskom to meet its business objectives regarding future skills requirements, thereby giving structure to the skills pipeline. To this end, bursaries based on business needs are awarded to candidates intending to study at recognised higher education institutions.


Education is one of Eskom’s most important investments. We firmly believe that by educating people, we develop them to compete on an equal basis thus ensuring a better and more productive workforce. Therefore, if you believe that you have what it takes, and then being part of the Eskom team is just for you.

ESKOM BURSARY COVERS

  • Registration Fees
  • Tutition Fees
  • Residence or Accommodation Fees
  • Meals
  • Book Allowance
  • Laptop Allowance 

ESKOM BURSARIES AVAILABLE 

Bursaries available for applicants to study at a University:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering 
  • Electronic Engineering 
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Computer Engineering 
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Accounting
  • Supply Chain
  • Information Technology 
Bursaries available for applicants to study at a University of Technology:

  • Safe and Risk Management 
  • Environmental Science
  • Metallurgy 
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 
Bursaries available for applicants to study at a Further Education and Training (FET):

  • Boiler Maker
  • Control & Instrumentation
  • Electrician
  • Fitters & Turners
  • Mechanical
  • Millwrights
  • Welders
  • Plumbers
  • Bricklayers
  • Carpenters
  • Power Plant Operators

ELIGIBILITY 

Applicants must be a South African citizen with a valid ID.
Applicants must have a National Senior Certificate or equivalent. 
Applicants must have a written proof of acceptance of admission by the institution of higher learning.
Applicants must be for full time studies at an accredited South African institution of higher learning.
Applicants must be willing to undergo an interview and medical examination or health declaration.

Applicants to study at a Universities must obtain the following results on the following subjects:

  • English - Higher Grade (C) or Level 5
  • Mathematics - Higher Grade (C) or Level 5
  • Physical Science - Higher Grade (C) or Level 5

Applicants to study at a University of Technology must obtain the following results on the following subjects:

  • English - Higher Grade (D) or Standard Grade (C) or  Level 4
  • Mathematics -  Higher Grade (D) or Standard Grade (C) or Level 4
  • Physical Science - Higher Grade (D) or Standard Grade (C) or Level 4

Applicants to study at a Further Education and Training (FET) must obtain the following results on the following subjects:

  • English - Higher Grade (E) or Standard Grade (D) or  Level 3
  • Mathematics -  Higher Grade (E) or Standard Grade (D) or Level 3
  • Physical Science - Higher Grade (E) or Standard Grade (D) or Level 3

Applicants must have passed all registered subject in that current year of study

Also See Sibanye Stillwater Bursary that is open for applications for 2023


HOW TO APPLY

All bursary application forms can be hand delivered to the nearest Eskom office post box or can be posted to the following postal address:

Student Development Department 
P.O. Box 1091
Johannesburg 
2001

Online applicants can apply at Eskom online here 

CLOSING DATE

This Bursary is now closed

For any queries ralated to this bursary, please contact Eskom directly: 
Tel: 086 003 7566


BURSARY CONDITIONS

Applicant may not receive any other grands for the same qualification without prior written approval from Eskom.

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