Gauteng Department of e-Government Bursary Requirements and How to Apply

The Gauteng Department of e-Government runs a bursary program to support students who reside in Gauteng province and who intend to pursue undergraduate ICT-related degrees. 

The goal is to build digital skills in the province and help develop human capital for Gauteng’s digital transformation.

Gauteng e-Government Bursary Eligibility Requirements 

Based on public listings, the following criteria typically apply:

1. Citizenship / Residence: Must be a South African citizen and reside in Gauteng province.
2. Age: Between 18 and 35 years old.
3. Schooling: Must be in Matric (Grade 12) or have completed Matric.
4. Study Level: Must be applying for, or already registered for, a full-time undergraduate qualification at an accredited South African public university or University of Technology.
5. Fields of Study: Preferred fields are ICT / computing, including:
   • Computer Engineering
   • Computer Science
   • Data Science
   • Geoinformatics
   • Graphic Design
   • Information Systems / Informatics
   • Information Technology (IT), ICT
   • Multimedia / Interactive Media
   • Software Engineering / Software Development
6. Academic Performance: Must have a minimum overall average of 65% in the Matric subjects that align with the chosen qualification.
7. Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need / household income eligibility.
8. Preference: There is preferential consideration for applicants from certain Gauteng regions (e.g., Sedibeng, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane) according to some sources.

What the Bursary Covers

According to bursary-information sites:

• Tuition fees for the approved qualification.
• Registration fees.
• Prescribed textbooks and study materials.

Gauteng Department of e-Government Bursary Application Process

1. Download the Application Form
   • The application form for past cycles is available from the Gauteng e-Government department’s publications.
2. Complete the Form
   • Fill in personal, academic, and financial details. Include a motivational letter explaining why you chose your field.
3. Gather Supporting Documents
   • Certified copy of ID.
   • Matric certificate (or mid-year Matric results if still in Grade 12).
   • Academic transcript or results if you are already at tertiary level.
   • Proof of Gauteng residence.
   • Proof of household income (pay slips, SASSA grant confirmation, affidavit if unemployed).
     
4. Submit the Application

Send the completed form and documents by post to: Director: Human Resource Management, Gauteng Department of e-Government, 75 Fox Street, Marshalltown, 2109.

5. Selection
   • Candidates may be evaluated based on merit, financial need, and budget availability.

Gauteng Department of e-Government Bursary Closing Date

For the 2024 program, the closing date was 9 February 2024.

As of now, there’s no advertised confirmed closing date for 2026 publicly. 

Be sure to check the Gauteng Department of e-Government’s publications page for the most recent application form.

Gauteng Department of e-Government Bursary Contact Details

• Contact Persons:
  • Refiloe Ntsoelikane — [email protected]
  • Fezisa Mfo — [email protected]
• Address for Applications: 75 Fox Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2109.

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