Siza Water Bursary

Siza Water (RF) (Pty) Ltd is a subsidiary of South African Water Works (SAWW), a proudly South African company that manages two 30-year water concessions that are in Ballito (Siza Water) and Mbombela (Silulumanzi).

Siza Water, located in Ballito, is the water service provider of the Dolphin Coast in KwaZulu-Natal and has been supplying water since 1999.

Siza Water is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields, to students residing in the companies concession area (in the Dolphin Coast region, between Etete and Zimbali):

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees and prescribed textbooks.

The bursary will provide funding for up to 3 years, on condition that the student passes all subjects for the course. Students must reapply for funding each year by submitting their certified copy of the past years results.

You must represent the bursary programme positively in your professional conduct and fulfill any work-back obligations specified in your bursary contract after graduating. As a bursary recipient, your responsibilities will include maintaining the minimum academic performance standards and attending all lectures and tutorials as required.

• 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 NOT be older than 21 years old
• You must be from the Siza Water concession area, in KwaZulu-Natal province (see the coverage area here)
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
• You must be registered or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology, Technical College or Technical institution, correspondence college, government/ SAQA approved institution)
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for your studies in the 2025 academic year
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for the subject you plan to study
• You must meet the minimum requirements as set by your institution, relating to your studies
• You must be in financial need, with a total household income of NOT more than R15 000 per month
• Preference will be given to students from historically disadvantaged groups, especially female and Black students (African, Coloured, Indian)

This opportunity was sourced from ZABursaries. Always verify final requirements and deadlines on the official source before applying.

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Download and complete the Siza Water Bursary Application Form (.pdf) Alternatively, hard copy application forms may be collected from the following offices: Siza Water Ballito Office (Rey Park House, Rey’s Place, Ballito, Durban, 4420) Siza Water Shakaskraal Office (Shop 3, Ushaka Square, Old Main Road, Shakaskraal, 4430) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document/ card (certified copy) Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results or certificate (certified copy) Most recent academic results, if currently studying (on institution letterhead) (certified copy) Proof of tertiary acceptance for 2026 (on institution letterhead) (certified copy) Parents or guardians proof of household income (3 months recent payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy) Parents or guardians statement of income and expenses Parents or guardians death certificate, if deceased (certified copy) Parents or guardians divorce certificate, if applicable (certified copy) Proof of disability, if applicable: letter from the attending medical doctor confirming the applicants permanent disability

This bursary is offered by Siza Water.