mandisa@masterbuilders.co.za
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Application closing date15 January 2021
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Published date1 April , 2020
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Company description
The Association is an employers’ organisation registered in terms of the Labour Relations Act and exists to represent the interests of members, as well as to provide them with specialist support services to assist them in the successful running of their businesses. At the close of the financial year, the Association recorded 711 members involved in the building industry and related activities in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.
The organisation has been in existence for 120 years and is recognised and respected by a wide range of role players in the building industry and beyond. The Association provides a range of services to members including training, contractual and legal assistance, occupational health and safety consulting, employee benefits schemes, member discounts and a lot more.
Bursary description
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal recognizes the scarcity of skills within the Building Industry and acknowledges the sad reality that the financial demands of tertiary education, make it near impossible for many South African school leavers to reach their full potential. It was to this end the Association introduced its Bursary fund in 2015, to help financially needing students reach their potential without being hindered by financial constraints and to help address the skills dearth hampering the industry.
Each year the Association welcomes new applicants.
Bursaries are intended to encourage candidates to enter programmes leading to occupational qualifications required to address scarce skills within the Building Industry.
Preference is given to South African citizens residing in KwaZulu-Natal and to disciplines relating specifically to the building industry.
Only application forms completed in full and accompanied by the required supporting
documents will be considered.
2. Taking into account the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020 academic year the preliminary closing
date of 15 January 2021 will apply.
3. As an interim measure, applicants MUST submit their semester results with this application
form.
4. Final academic results must be submitted within two days after received, failing which
the application would be deemed to be incomplete.
5. All documents attached in support of the application to be certified copies, not originals
6. It is the applicant’s responsibility to apply for entrance to a tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal.
7. Bursaries are for one academic year, and renewable subject to proof of satisfactory academic
progress.
8. Funding is available for the cost of annual tuition fees, residence, travel, books and other
related expenses.
9. If you have not heard from us by the end of February 2021, consider your application
unsuccessful.
10. It is preferable that application forms are posted, or hand delivered. Faxed or emailed
applications will be considered on condition that the forms are available for perusal upon
request
11. Only applications from South African citizens will be considered.
12. Applicants are advised to apply timeously through the Central Applications Office (CAO) where
applicable for admission to an educational institution of their choice.
Requirements and eligibility
Preference will be given to South African citizens residing in KwaZulu-Natal.
2. Preference will be given to disciplines relating specifically to the building industry.
3. Should the required information not be submitted, the application will be rejected unless
we are advised of a delay in submission of any document required.
4. Bursaries may be awarded for, but not limited to:
a. Apprenticeships
b. National certificate qualifications
c. Diplomas
d. Degrees, or
e. Any other related qualification as approved by the Bursary Committee
5. Study programmes must take place at a registered institution of learning and may include
programmes offered by the Master Builders Training Academy.
6. Bursaries are granted for a one year period and may only be renewed upon proof of
satisfactory progress.
7. The main criteria used in the selection of successful applicants are financial need,
academic ability and career-oriented study programmes.
8. Other selection criteria are:
o University of Technology and University students, with a pass mark in all their
subjects, and who follow career-oriented programmes that are in demand in the
building sector.
o Applicants for tertiary bursaries must please specify as clearly as possible on the
application form:
▪ The exact programme of study for which a bursary is required.
▪ The type and name of the educational institution where they plan to study.
▪ The year of study.
▪ Please differentiate clearly between “University of Technology” and
“University”.
o Study programme changes, after submission of the application forms, may lead to
the cancellation of a bursary.
How to apply
In addition to the above criteria, the applicant should submit the following supporting documents:
1. Copy of identity document.
2. Proof of household income.
3. Curriculum vitae.
4. Proof of residential address.
5. Proof of highest qualification previously obtained.
6. A certified copy of the current year’s June exam results or an appropriate progress report
if no examination was written.
7. A copy of the applicant’s final results if the National Senior Certificate or equivalent
certificate (matric) was completed.
8. Academic record if the applicant is currently studying at a tertiary institution.
9. Proof of application to, and acceptance by the institute of learning.
10. In the case of post graduate studies application, academic record of undergraduate
qualification.
11. Invoice, or request for payment for the study programme.
12. Written motivation by the applicant for the bursary applied for.
13. A letter of recommendation.
APPLICATIONS are to be posted/delivered to:
The Bursary Committee
Master Builders KwaZulu Natal
PO Box 582
Westville
3630
ATTENTION: Mandisa Khumalo
Hand delivered to:
The Bursary Committee
Master Builders KwaZulu Natal
40 Essex Terrace
Westville
3629
ATTENTION: Mandisa Khumalo
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