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Rand West City Local Municipality Bursary 2027

Application StatusClosed See Bursaries Still Open for Applications
Closing Date25 September 2026
Bursary ProviderRand West City Local Municipality
Bursary Programme Full NameRand West City Local Municipality Bursary
Study LevelUndergraduate and Artisan Training
Academic Year2027

WHICH FIELDS OF STUDY ARE COVERED BY THE RAND WEST CITY BURSARY?

The bursary covers the following fields of study:

  • Agriculture
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Health
  • Finance
  • Information Technology
  • Mining
  • Public and Business Management
  • Other scarce and critical skills, as informed by the needs of the municipality
  • Any other field at the discretion of the Executive Mayor

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WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RAND WEST CITY BURSARY?

  • You must reside within the Rand West City Local Municipality in Gauteng.
  • You must currently be in Matric or have completed Matric.
  • You must have admission to, or be studying at, a university, university of technology or TVET institution.
  • You must be studying or intend to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the approved fields.
  • You must be studying or have been provisionally accepted to study at a public university or public institution of higher learning in South Africa.
  • Your qualification must have a duration of at least one academic year or three to four academic years, depending on the qualification.
  • The combined annual household income of your parents or guardians must not exceed R350,000.
  • Preference will be given to students from families registered on the municipality’s indigent database.
  • Preference will be given to students from a disadvantaged background.

The bursary does not fund postgraduate studies. The current programme is intended for undergraduate studies and artisan training.

WHAT DOES THE RAND WEST CITY BURSARY COVER?

The bursary covers:

  • Registration fees
  • Tuition fees
  • Study materials

The bursary may also cover:

  • Accommodation
  • Food allowance

Accommodation and food assistance may be provided to selected applicants according to their individual needs.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE RAND WEST CITY BURSARY?

To apply you must download the Rand West City Local Municipality Bursary Application Form 2027 (PDF)

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE RAND WEST CITY BURSARY?

The required documents include:

  • Certified copy of your ID document.
  • Latest Matric results, if you are currently in Matric.
  • Matric certificate, if you have completed Matric.
  • Recent academic record, if you are currently studying.
  • Proof of application, admission or provisional admission to a tertiary institution.
  • Proof of admission showing the projected study duration, course scope and tuition costs.
  • Proof of residence.
  • Certified copies of your parents’ or guardians’ ID documents.
  • Certified copy of your parent’s or guardian’s death certificate, if applicable.
  • Proof of household income.
  • Latest payslips if your parents or guardians are employed.
  • An affidavit if a parent or guardian is unemployed or self-employed.
  • Proof of social grant income, if applicable.
  • A doctor’s certificate if you have a permanent disability.

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE RAND WEST CITY BURSARY?

Applications for the Rand West City Local Municipality Bursary are closed for 2027. They closed on 25 September 2026.

HOW CAN I CONTACT RAND WEST CITY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY?

Applicants who have questions about the Rand West City Local Municipality Bursary can contact Rand West City Local Municipality directly.

The municipality’s published contact information lists 010 496 5555 as the main telephone number for its Randfontein office and several municipal service enquiries.

The main Randfontein municipal office is located at:

Rand West City Local Municipality
Cnr Sutherland and Pollock Street
Randfontein
1760

The municipality also has a Westonaria service office at:

Westonaria Service Office
Neptune and Saturn Street
Westonaria
1780

RAND WEST CITY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY CONTACT DETAILS

  • Telephone: 010 496 5555
  • Randfontein Office: Cnr Sutherland and Pollock Street, Randfontein, 1760
  • Westonaria Office: Neptune and Saturn Street, Westonaria, 1780

Contact details can change, so applicants should verify the municipality’s contact information before visiting an office or submitting their application.

WHAT DOES RAND WEST CITY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY DO?

Rand West City Local Municipality is a local municipality in the West Rand District of Gauteng. It was established following the 2016 local government elections through the amalgamation of the former Randfontein and Westonaria local municipalities.

The municipality is responsible for providing local government services and managing development within its municipal area, which includes communities around Randfontein and Westonaria.

Its municipal functions and directorates cover a broad range of services, including:

  • Electricity
  • Water and sanitation
  • Roads and stormwater
  • Infrastructure services
  • Libraries
  • Sports facilities
  • Public safety
  • Law enforcement
  • Traffic administration
  • Environmental and waste management
  • Cemeteries
  • Health and social services
  • Sport, recreation, arts and culture
  • Town planning
  • Building control
  • Local economic development
  • Municipal finance and revenue management
  • Corporate and administrative services

The municipality’s official directorates include Corporate Support Services, Infrastructure Services, Public Safety, Chief Operations, Finance, Community Services, and Economic Development and Planning.

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