The Dr JS Moroka Municipality Executive Mayoral Bursary 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen residing within the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality in Mpumalanga province, from a historically disadvantaged background, currently in Matric or having completed Matric, and studying or intending to study full-time towards a National Diploma or Degree, this opportunity could help you fund your education. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about the Dr JS Moroka Municipality Executive Mayoral Bursary 2027: who qualifies, what fields are covered, what expenses are included, and how to apply before the closing date.
About Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality
Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality is a local municipality in the Nkangala District of Mpumalanga, South Africa. The municipality is named after Dr James Sebe Moroka, a prominent South African political leader and former president of the African National Congress (ANC).
Its administrative headquarters are located in Siyabuswa, and it is responsible for delivering essential municipal services, including water and sanitation, electricity distribution, waste management, road maintenance and community development. The municipality also plays an important role in promoting local economic development, improving living conditions and creating opportunities for residents.
Through its various development initiatives, Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality aims to support education, skills development and youth empowerment within its communities. The Executive Mayoral Bursary Scheme is aimed at providing educational opportunities to deserving young people from the municipal area while contributing towards the development of scarce and critical skills required by the Municipality and the broader economy.
Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2027 academic year.
Organisation: Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality • Location: Nkangala District, Mpumalanga • Focus: Engineering fields • Academic Year: 2027
What Fields of Study Are Covered?
The Dr JS Moroka Municipality Executive Mayoral Bursary 2027 will be awarded to students residing within the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality (Mpumalanga), for undergraduate studies (National Diploma or Degree) within the following fields:
- National Diploma / Degree in Civil Engineering
- National Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering
- National Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Expenses Covered
The Dr JS Moroka Municipality Executive Mayoral Bursary 2027 will provide cover for the following, subject to the applicable bursary agreement, available budget and institutional requirements:
- Tuition fees
- Textbooks, stationery and study material
- Accommodation
- Meals and pocket money
- Laptop costs
Eligibility Requirements for the Dr JS Moroka Municipality Executive Mayoral Bursary 2027
Before you apply for the Dr JS Moroka Municipality Executive Mayoral Bursary 2027, check that you meet all the requirements below. If you miss any requirement, your application will not be considered.
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must reside within the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, in Mpumalanga province
- You must be from a historically disadvantaged background
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, within one of the undergraduate Engineering fields of study listed above
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a public University in South Africa
Required Documents
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form.
- Certified copy of the applicant’s Identity Document (ID)
- Residential confirmation letter from the Ward Councillor
- Latest Grade 11 results for current learners; OR
- Matric results / latest university results record for applicants who have already completed their Matric
- University admission / acceptance letter (if already received)
How to Apply for the Dr JS Moroka Municipality Executive Mayoral Bursary 2027
Follow these steps to submit your application for the Dr JS Moroka Municipality Executive Mayoral Bursary 2027. Applications must be hand delivered.
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
Make sure you meet all the eligibility requirements listed above, including being a South African citizen residing within the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, from a historically disadvantaged background, and studying one of the listed Engineering fields.
Step 2: Download the Application Form
Download and complete the official Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality Bursary Application Form by clicking the button below. Alternatively, you can collect application forms from the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality Head Office, Mbibane Unit Office, or Mathanjana Unit Office.
Direct form link: https://www.moroka.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Bursary-Application-Forn-2025-2.pdf
Note: The application form is dated 2025. The Municipality has not yet updated a 2027 application form on the website. You are allowed to use that downloaded application form if you won’t be able to collect it from the Municipality offices.
Step 3: Prepare Your Documents
Gather all the required documents listed above, including your residential confirmation letter from the Ward Councillor.
Step 4: Hand Deliver Your Application
Completed applications must be hand delivered to any of the following addresses:
- Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, Head Office, 2601/3 Bongimfundo Street, Siyabuswa
- Mbibane Unit Office, Libangeni
- Mathanjana Unit Office, Mmamethlake
Step 5: Submit Before the Deadline
⏰ Closing Date for the Dr JS Moroka Municipality Executive Mayoral Bursary 2027: 30 November 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted. Please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.
Contact Information
For any queries related to the Dr JS Moroka Municipality Executive Mayoral Bursary 2027, please contact the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality directly:
- Contact people: Ms. Sbongile Mahlangu and Ms. Nomzamo Bhila (Human Resource (HRD) Section)
- Telephone: 013 973 9930
Dr JS Moroka Municipality Executive Mayoral Bursary 2027 – Quick Summary
- Organisation: Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality
- Bursary Name: Executive Mayoral Bursary Scheme
- Location: Nkangala District, Mpumalanga
- Academic Year: 2027
- Who can apply: South African citizens residing within the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality
- Fields of study: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Study level: Undergraduate (National Diploma or Degree)
- Institution type: Public University in South Africa
- Key requirements: Currently in Matric or completed Matric, historically disadvantaged background, full-time study
- Expenses covered: Tuition fees, textbooks, stationery and study material, accommodation, meals and pocket money, laptop costs
- Required documents: Certified ID, residential confirmation letter from Ward Councillor, Grade 11/Matric/university results, university admission/acceptance letter
- Application method: Hand delivery
- Closing date: 30 November 2026
Frequently Asked Questions About the Dr JS Moroka Municipality Executive Mayoral Bursary 2027
1. Who can apply for this bursary?
The Dr JS Moroka Municipality Executive Mayoral Bursary 2027 is open to South African citizens residing within the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality in Mpumalanga, from historically disadvantaged backgrounds, who are currently in Matric or have completed Matric, and are studying one of the listed Engineering fields full-time at a public University in South Africa.
2. What fields of study are covered?
The bursary covers Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering at National Diploma or Degree level.
3. What expenses does the bursary cover?
The bursary covers tuition fees, textbooks, stationery and study material, accommodation, meals and pocket money, and laptop costs, subject to the applicable bursary agreement, available budget, and institutional requirements.
4. Can I apply if I am studying at a University of Technology?
The bursary specifies a public University in South Africa. Applicants are advised to contact the Municipality directly for clarification if studying at a University of Technology.
5. What documents do I need to submit?
You need to submit: certified ID copy, residential confirmation letter from the Ward Councillor, latest Grade 11 results (if in Matric) OR Matric/university results record, and university admission/acceptance letter (if received).
6. How do I get the application form?
You can download the application form from the Municipality’s website or collect it from the Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality Head Office, Mbibane Unit Office, or Mathanjana Unit Office. The form is dated 2025 and can be used until the Municipality updates it.
7. What is the closing date?
The closing date for the Dr JS Moroka Municipality Executive Mayoral Bursary 2027 is 30 November 2026.
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Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality
Executive Mayoral Bursary Scheme 2027
Supporting education, skills development and youth empowerment