Rand Water, a South African water utility company which supplies Gauteng (and various other areas of South Africa) with potable water, was founded in 1903. The company, previously known as the Rand Water Board, is Africa’s biggest water utility.
Rand Water provides purified water which has been extracted from various sources, to metropolitan municipalities; local municipalities; industries and mines. The company is also involved in waste water sanitation.
The distribution network includes over 3000 km of pipeline, which supplies 58 service reservoirs. The average supply of water is over 3500 million litres of water per day.
ABOUT THE RAND WATER BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & SELECTION
Rand Water is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies, within these Water Sector-related fields:
- Applied Sciences (Masters) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Bachelor in Commerce (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Chemical Engineering (BEng) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Chemistry (BSc) (2 bursaries will be awarded)
- Civil Engineering (BEng) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Computer Engineering (BEng) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Computer Science (BSc) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Data Science (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Electrical Engineering (BEng) (2 bursaries will be awarded)
- Environmental Health (B Tech) (2 bursaries will be awarded)
- Environmental Sciences (BSc) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Geomatics (BSc) (2 bursaries will be awarded)
- Human Resources (B Com, BA, BAdmin) (2 bursaries will be awarded)
- Industrial Psychology (BTech/ BCom) (2 bursaries will be awarded)
- Informatics (BCom/ B) (2 bursaries will be awarded)
- Informatics Information Systems (BCom) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Information Technology (BSc) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Material Science/ Nano (Masters) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Mechanical Engineering (BEng) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Microbiology (BSc) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Physics Metallurgy (BEng) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Risk Management (Diploma) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Safety Management (Diploma) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Statistics and Data Science (BSc) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Utilization (MEng) (1 bursary will be awarded)
- Water Care (Advanced Diploma) (1 bursary will be awarded)
We are committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Rand Water Bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RAND WATER 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 be under 35 years old
- You must have completed Matric or equivalent
- You must be studying full-time towards one of the qualifications listed above
- You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% and academic performance in major subject
- You must be interested in working within the water sector
- You must be from a previously disadvantaged background
- You must NOT be receiving any other bursary awards or funding
- You must be self-motivated
- You must be results-driven
- You must have good written and verbal communication skills
- You must intend on completing your qualification within the specified amount of time, per the bursary agreement
- Preference will be given to female students, as well as students with disabilities (in line with Rand Water’s Employment Equity objectives)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE RAND WATER BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Rand Water Bursary Application 2024
(Reference number: RAN231110-3)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Most recent academic record (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of Registration/ Acceptance letter (on institutions letterhead)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE RAND WATER BURSARY
23 November 2024.
(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 Rand Water directly:
Head Office
Tel: 011 682 0911
Overview of Public Universities in South Africa
Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.
University of Pretoria
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
- Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.
University of Cape Town
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
- Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.
Stellenbosch University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
- Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.
University of the Witwatersrand
- Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
- Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.
University of Johannesburg
- Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
- Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.
University of the Free State
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.
University of Venda
- Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
- Application Period: Usually from May to September.
University of Fort Hare
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
- Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.
University of the Western Cape
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
- Application Period: Generally from May to September.
North-West University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
- Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.
Rhodes University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
- Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.
Nelson Mandela University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
- Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.
University of Limpopo
- Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
- Application Period: From April to September.
University of Zululand
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
- Application Period: Usually between April and November.
Central University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
- Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.
Vaal University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
- Application Period: Typically from May to September.
Walter Sisulu University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
- Application Period: From April to September.
This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.