AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT BURSARY

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Fields of Study

Agriculture Construction & Built Environment Engineering Health Science Postgraduate Science

About AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) Vision Equitable access to land, integrated rural development, sustainable agriculture and food security for all Mission To accelerate land reform, catalyse rural development and improve agricultural production to stimulate economic development and food security through : transformed land ownership patterns agrarian reform implementation of an effective land administration system sustainable livelihoods innovative sustainable agriculture promotion of access to opportunities for youth, women and other vulnerable groups integrated rural development Values People centred service standards Courtesy and compassion Professionalism and accountability Effective communication and transparency Respect and integrity (ethics and honesty) Alignment of DALRRD outcomes to government priorities Outcomes Outcome indicators Contribution to priorities Outcome 1 : Improved governance and service excellence 100% compliance with legal prescripts 100% achievement of KPIs 1 Outcome 2 : Spatial transformation and effective land administration Effective application of spatial development planning and land use management Legislative mechanism and policy measures to provide legally secure tenure to all citizens Integrated land administration system 4 Outcome 3 : Redress and equitable access to land and producer support Increase in access or ownership of land by previously disadvantaged people in South Africa 2500 smallholder producers commercialised 2 and 3 Outcome 4 : Increased production in the agricultural sector 10% increase in value of agricultural production by 2025 2 Outcome 5 : Increased market access and maintenance of existing markets 1.5% increase of agricultural exports 1% increase of domestic use (value added) of agricultural products 2, 3 and 7 Outcome 6: Integrated and inclusive rural economy Number of jobs created in rural areas Number of Agri-parks fully functional 4 Outcome 7 : Enhanced Biosecurity and effective disaster and risk reduction 100% compliance with biosecurity policies and measures 2

About this Bursary

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) intends to award comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/or intending to further their studies in identified careers in the agriculture, land reform and rural development sector for the 2023 academic year. The bursary will cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals and a monthly allowance. The bursary awards target previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities. Fields of study & Minimum requirements B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.) Mathematics and Physical Science: 6 (70–79) Mr Tshianeo Khangala Tel: (012) 319 7015 Mr Vusimuzi Mngomezulu Tel: (012) 319 7923 B.Sc. Animal Science B.Sc. Entomology B.Sc. Food Science B.Sc. Pasture Science B.Sc. Plant Pathology B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology National Diploma: Food Technology Mathematics and Physical Science: 4 (50–59) Mathematics and Physical Science: 5 (60-69) B.Sc. Land Surveying/Geomatics B.Sc. Town/Urban and Regional Planning B.Sc./BA Geo-Informatics/Geographic Information Science Mathematics and Physical Science: 4 (50–59) National Diploma/B Degree: Surveying/Cartography National Diploma/BBE: Town and Regional Planning Mathematics and Physical Science: 4 (50–59) Ms Cindi Mtshali Cell: 071 856 0600 Ms Nozipho Mtshali Cell: 082 775 0590 Mr Emmanuel Molefe Cell: 082 827 6245 Postgraduate studies (Adv Dip/B.Tech, B.Sc. Hons, M.Sc., D.Tech. and Ph.D.) in ONLY AGRICULTURAL FIELDS of studies priority research projects.

Eligibility Requirements

NOTES • Applicants must be South African citizens. • Applicants must complete the relevant bursary application forms available from the website address: www.dalrrd.gov.za. • Applicants who apply for fields of study that are not listed will not be considered. • Please note that communication will be limited to successful applicants only. If you have not received any communication from the department within 14 days after the release of Grade 12 results and after the National Bursary Committee has finalised the selection process, consider your application unsuccessful. • The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development reserves the right to determine the total number of bursary allocations for the academic year based on the total budget available. • No late application forms will be considered. • Applicants who are not in possession of their University acceptance letter or Final results can submit their application while waiting for the said documents.

How to Apply

All completed bursary application forms together with certified copies of ID and certificates/perfomance results should be sent to ONLY ONE of the following addresses: Postal Address: The Director Sector Education and Training Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Private Bag X250 Physical Address: Agriculture Place 20 Steve Biko (Former Beatrix) Street Arcadia, Pretoria 0002 PRETORIA, 0001 Email: Externalbursaries@dalrrd.gov.za

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