City Of Cape Town 2026 Bursary Applications Are Open

Bursary Details

Here is the City’s list of scarce skills categories:

• Accounting
• Artisan Training
• Auditing
• Contract Management
• Data Science/Analytics (Statistics, Computer Science)
• Public Accountability
• Engineering (various fields, including Industrial Engineering)
• Environmental (Specialists, including Air Pollution and Water Quality)
• Fleet Management
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Heritage
• Information Systems and Technology
• Legal (various fields)
• Organisational Psychology
• Renewable Energy (Solar)
• Project Management
• Payroll
• Supply Chain Management
• Technical Training/qualification in Electricity/Energy/Refrigeration/Electronic/Process Control and Operations
• Transport Management
• Urban Design, Landscape, Planning, Surveying and Architecture
• Forensics

Candidate Requirements

• Applicants need to be a South African citizen residing within the boundaries of Cape Town.
• Applicants should possess their Grade 12 final or mid-year results with an average of 65% and above.
• Applicants need to provide a copy of first, second or third year academic transcript.
• Applicants need to be registered for full-time study at an accredited tertiary institution and should be studying an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in one of the approved City of Cape town-scarce skills fields of study.
• a registration letter or provisional acceptance letter from your approved tertiary institution 
• if you have matriculated, include a copy of your matric certificate
• a certified copy of your Grade 12 results
• any recommendations from teachers, mentors and peers
• awards and certificates you have won
• the contact details of two people who can be called on as references
• a certified copy of your ID and that of your parent / guardian 
• proof of residence 
• payslip / certified proof of Government grant (if applicable)
• any work you have already done in the field in which you are planning to study

Conditions of Bursary

It is important to note that the external bursary is not available to City employees or any student who already receives some form of financial assistance.

Bursary Inclusion

The bursary will cover the cost of registration, examinations and class fees for the student’s formal studies.

The financial support will also provide capped allowances for study aid, transport and meals. The City can also, in specific cases, provide a capped residence allowance, fund permitting.

Field of Study Accountancy Archaeology & Environmental Studies Architecture & Planning Civil & Environmental Engineering Commerce Electrical & Information Engineering Engineering Engineering & the Built Environment Geography Geosciences Health Science Education Heritage Resources Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering Information Systems Law Law & Management Mechanical Statistics & Actuarial Science Technology Management