CETA Thapelo Madibeng Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – CETA

The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA), formed in the year 2000, is aimed at positively influencing training and skills development within the construction industry. They are responsible for initiating skills projects and learnerships to develop and improve the human resources within the country, as well as the construction workforce.

Accredited as an Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA), the CETA’s mission is to develop a strong base of skills as the foundation for economic empowerment and infrastructural development. The construction industry is made up of 4 sub-sectors, including: Materials Manufacturing; Built Environment Professions; Building Construction and Roads and Civil Construction.

The CETA has recently renamed the bursary programme to the “Thapelo Madibeng Bursary” in memory of the late Mr Thapelo Madibeng, a core business executive who sadly passed away in August 2018.
 

ABOUT THE THAPELO MADIBENG BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) is inviting students to apply for the Thapelo Madibeng Bursary Scheme, for the 2024 academic year.

150 bursaries will be awarded, for studies towards construction-related qualifications, at undergraduate and postgraduate level (including Masters and PhD), which may include but are not limited to:
University studies:

  • Architecture (BSc / National Diploma – PhD)
  • Building Arts (BA)
  • Civil Engineering (BSc – PhD)
  • Construction Economics (BSc – PhD)
  • Construction Management (BSc – PhD)
  • Construction Studies (BSc – PhD)
  • Geomatics (BSc – PhD)
  • Property Development (BSc)
  • Quantity Surveying (BSc – PhD)
  • Urban and Regional Planning (BSc – PhD)

University of Technology studies:

  • Building (National Diploma)
  • Civil Engineering (National Diploma)
  • Quantity Surveying (National Diploma)
  • Real Estate (National Diploma)
  • Surveying (National Diploma)
  • Environmental Management, Climate Change Science, Construction BIM, etc (at all levels to PhD)

TVET College studies:

  • Civil Engineering and Building Construction or equivalent (N4 – N6)
  • Electrical Engineering or equivalent (N4 – N6)
  • NCV studies for critical and scarce skills areas

 

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MORE ABOUT THE CETA THAPELO MADIBENG BURSARY BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & RENEWAL

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the CETA Thapelo Madibeng Bursary.

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses (up to a maximum value of R120 000): registration fees, tuition fees, books, accommodation, meals and any other expenses necessary for completing the qualification eg. fieldwork/ research costs/ laboratory costs etc (at the discretion of the CETA).

Bursaries are reviewed annually and may be renewed if students academic performance is satisfactory (as well as any other applicable additional criteria at the discretion of the CETA).
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE THAPELO MADIBENG 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 35 years old or younger (only if applying for undergraduate study bursary)
  • You must be currently in Matric (in 2023) or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time or part-time, towards one of the construction-related qualifications listed above, at Undergraduate or Postgraduate level
  • You must be studying or registered/ accepted to study at a public institution (University, University of Technology or TVET College) in South Africa
  • You must meet the eligibility criteria of your institution
  • You must have achieved the prescribed minimum academic pass mark in your year of study
  • You must NOT be receiving funding from a CETA funded entity
  • You must NOT be receiving funding from NSFAS or any other public funding scheme
  • You must NOT be an immediate family member of a CETA employee
  • You be interested in entering candidacy programmes on completion of your studies
  • Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups as per the CETA Policy, including the following:
    • female students pursuing studies in construction or built environment disciplines
    • students from rural and township areas pursuing studies in construction or built environment disciplines
    • unemployed students willing to pursue studies in construction or built environment disciplines
    • students with disabilities and military veterans
    • students with strong academic merit, not currently sponsored by any other entity and pursuing studies towards a critical, scarce and hard to fill related posts (studies at Masters / PhD level will be
      an added advantage)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CETA THAPELO MADIBENG BURSARY

Candidates must follow these steps to apply:
Step 1: Complete the online application form: CETA Thapelo Madibeng Bursary Application 2024

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the CETA Thapelo Madibeng Bursary.

Step 2: Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation via email to TMBSapplication@ceta.co.za
(Insert your name and surname in the email subject line).

The submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified:

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Grade 11 final results and Matric latest academic results, if currently in Matric in 2023
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric
  • Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying
  • Proof of acceptance/ registration to study at a tertiary institution (on letterhead)
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of social grant or pension if applicable, doctors certificate if permanently disabled, death certificate if deceased) (certified copy)

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE CETA BURSARY

21 January 2024 at 23:00 (extension).
(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 CETA directly:
Learning Programmes Implementation department:
Contact person: Mr. Mlungisi Mhlatywa (Manager)
Tel: 011 265 5904
Email: Mlungisim@ceta.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact the CETA if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in January 2024.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.