General Bursaries In South Africa 2020 – 2021
Regardless of the field of study you are in or what your chosen career path may be. This list is made up of various fields of study, from Tourism, to Public Relations, Human Resources, Public Administration, Social Work etc.
If you’re looking for a certain bursary field, this list has it all.
CHEFFING & COOKING BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
Head cooks, executive chefs and chefs de cuisine oversee the operations of the entire kitchen, they also coordinate the work of their sous chefs and other cooks who prepare most meals.
The average annual salary for a Head Chef is around R144 000 per annum, while a Sous Chef earns around R118 000 per annum and an Executive Chef around R285 000 per annum.
HOSPITALITY BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
The Hospitality industry includes spas, hotels, resorts, lodges, ships, continental breakfast areas and RV parks meeting rooms. Those who work within the hospitality industry provide customer service with regards to food and accommodation.
JOURNALISM BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
Journalists write and compile newsworthy stories that are of interest to their audience. They gather information for numerous sources and ensure that all arguments are represented – this allows their readers to keep abreast with world news and events.
Experienced Journalists earn around R120 000 per annum, while entry level Journalists earn around R110 000 per annum.
LANGUAGE BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
Linguists are those work work with languages – they can be translators, interpreters, they can also work in the military or forensic science.
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers teach language and literature courses in various languages, they can also teach sign language.
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
Communications managers are responsible for creating, implementing and thereafter overseeing communication programs that promote and describe the company and its products. Communications managers conveying a companies internal and external messages by compiling written material, preparing presentations and communicating with employees
The average per annum salary for a Communications Manager s around R405 000 and R434 000 for a Corporate Communications Manager.
OPERATIONS & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
Operations managers are responsible for overseeing the companies production of goods or provision of services. Operations managers are to ensure that the company runs efficiently and that customer needs and expectations are being met.
Operations managers earn an annual salary in the range of R310 000.
POLITICAL BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
Politicians analyse issues, deliberate with law makers and advisers, meet with constituents and attend meetings in order to formalise laws.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
Public administrators manage most aspects of public service at local, state and federal levels of the government. They work towards developing, establishing and implementing government operations and initiatives that have impact on communities.
PUBLIC RELATIONS BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
Those who work within the Public Relations (also known as PR) industry are responsible for managing a companies reputation, by understanding and supporting customers and trying to influence behaviour and opinions.
Public Relations Officers earn around R153 000 per annum, while Public Relations Managers earn around R237 000 per annum.
REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
Real Estate Sales Agents are responsible for selling and renting of their clients properties. Estate Agents study property listings, interview possible customers, introduce customers to property, discuss conditions of property sale and draft real estate contracts.
Real Estate Sales Agents earn an income on a purely commission basis – no sales equals no pay.
Real Estate Sales Agents are responsible for selling and renting of their clients properties. Estate Agents study property listings, interview possible customers, introduce customers to property, discuss conditions of property sale and draft real estate contracts.
Real Estate Sales Agents earn an income on a purely commission basis – no sales equals no pay.
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- Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) Thapelo Madibeng Bursary
- City of Johannesburg Bursary
- Eastern Cape Department of Public Works Bursary
- Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary
- Gauteng Dept of Roads and Transport Bursary
- Gauteng Provincial Department of Human Settlements Bursary
- Limpopo Provincial Government (Public Works, Roads & Infrastructure) Bursary
- Masakh’iSizwe (Department of Transport and Public Works) Bursary
- Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
- Nedbank Bursary
- National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) Bursary
- Oasis Bursary
- SAPOA Bursary
- Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) Bursary
SOCIAL WORK BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
Social workers help people, families and groups to cope with problems they are dealing with and to help improve their patients lives – it is a challenging yet extremely rewarding job.
The average annual salary for a Social Worker is around R169 000 per annum, and R156 000 for an entry level Social worker.
SPORTS BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
Sports managers are responsible for handling basis scheduling and organisation of their clients. They are employed by either individual athletes or organisations to ensure that everything off the field runs smooth and efficiently.
SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
Supply Chain Managers try to keep company costs down and minimise shortages, they also make recommendations to improve quality, productivity, operations and efficiency.
Logistics Managers or Distribution Managers coordinate the transportation, delivery and storage of goods, as well as overseeing and liaising with fellow employees to ensure that stock is maintained and moved efficiently.
These are the average annual salaries within this field:
– Logistics Coordinator: R175 000 per annum.
– Warehouse Manager: R222 000 per annum.
– Supply Chain Manager (entry level): R294 000 per annum.
– Logistics Manager: R312 000 per annum.
– Distribution Manager: R330 000 per annum.
– Supply Chain Manager: R428 000 per annum.
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- City of Cape Town Bursary
- City of Johannesburg Bursary
- Clover Bursary
- Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary
- Engen Petroleum Bursaries
- Eskom Bursaries
- Gauteng Dept of Infrastructure Development Bursary
- Gibela Bursary
- Great North Transport Bursary
- Kuehne + Nagel Inzuzo Trust Bursary
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport Bursary
- MANCOSA Bursary
- Nestlés Future Talent Bursary
- Northern Cape Dept of Transport, Safety & Liaison Bursary
- NYDA Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund
- SAB (South African Breweries) Bursary
- Shoprite Bursaries
- Standard Bank Bursary
- Swartland Municipality Bursary
- TOTAL Bursary
- W&RSETA Bursary
- West Coast District Municipality Bursary
TRANSPORT & ROAD BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
Transportation Managers develop and implement policies and procedures for transportation operations. They are also responsible for personnel activities and schedule, as well as overseeing shipment routing and coordination.
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- Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary
- GIBB Bursary
- Great North Transport Bursary
- KZN Provincial Government Bursaries
- Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
- Northern Cape Dept of Transport, Safety & Liaison Bursary
- Road Traffic Infringement Agency Bursary
- South African Road Federation Bursary
TRAVEL & TOURISM BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
Tourism officers promote tourism and create tourist development campaigns or initiatives, with the goal of generating sales and revenue. Tourism officers use a combination of skills from management, to marketing and public relations.
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- Access Trust Bursary
- Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary
- Cape Agulhas Municipality Bursary
- Department of Tourism Bursary
- Dept of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (EC) Bursary
- Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary
- Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality Bursary
- Gert Sibande District Municipality Bursary
- Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) Bursary
- Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
- North West Provincial Government Bursary
- NYDA Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund
- Rustenburg Municipality Bursary
- SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
- Tourvest Bursary
- Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral Bursary
VARIOUS BURSARIES FOR 2020 & 2021
If you cannot find your field of study in the list above, you are more than welcome to apply for these bursaries which cover “various” fields of study.
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- African Scholars Fund Bursary
- AJ Foundation Bursary
- ASSET (Association for Educational Transformation) Bursary South Africa
- Athlone Institute Bursary
- Cape Winelands District Municipality Bursary
- Chatsworth Centre Bursary
- City of Matlosana Bursary
- City of Polokwane Bursary
- DirectAxis University Scholarship
- Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality Bursary
- Epilepsy South Africa Educational Trust Bursary
- Gumtree SA Study Fund
- Harmony Gold Bursary
- HCI Foundation Bursary
- IAHET Bursary
- IFA (Independent Field Advertiser) Bursary
- JB Marks Education Trust Fund Bursary
- LGSETA Bursary
- Muslim Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)/ Voice of the Cape (VOC) Bursary
- Milpark Student Bursaries
- Mitchell’s Plain Bursary and Role Model Trust
- National Treasury Bursary
- Novus Holdings (Paarl Media Trust) Bursary
- NYDA African Scholars Fund Bursary
- Pick n Pay Bursary
- Readers Unite Bursary
- SA Army Foundation Bursary
- SACTWU Bursary
- SAIF Bursary Fund
- SANZAF Zakah Bursary
- South African Institute of Race Relations Bursary
- The Rhodes Trust Scholarship (Postgraduate)
- Tiger Brands Thusani Trust Bursary
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