George Municipality External Bursary for 2027: Apply Now
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 23 October 2026
The George Municipality acknowledges the importance of youth development and therefore invites the following eligible South Africans to apply:
- Current Grade 12 learners
- Those who completed Grade 12 in 2024 or 2025
- Reside within the George Municipal area
- Recurring George Municipality bursary recipients
The study field for students shall be limited to Municipal (local government sector) and related study fields however, preference will be given to areas of scarce skills. The following Municipal scarce skills fields will
receive preference:
- Financial related study fields
- Building Control/ Inspection
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Environmental Management / Biodiversity
- Renewable Energy Technologist
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrician
- Plumber
- GIS & Land-use Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering (Roads/ Water Management)
- Information Technology
Bursary application forms can be obtained at the George/ Uniondale/ Haarlem Municipal offices at the reception desk or from the George Municipality website on www.george.gov.za. Electronic applications to be submitted to gmun@george.gov.za. Applications can also be submitted at George Municipality Main Building reception desk or Uniondale/ Haarlem offices. PLEASE NOTE:
- Joint annual household income should not exceed R350,000 threshold.
- Bursaries may cover ALL or PART of the total cost of studies.
- Bursaries must be applied for on an annual basis.
- Current bursary holders must re-apply for continuation and are also subject to the bursary conditions.
- Incomplete, late applications and applications not meeting the requirements, will not be considered.
Applications close Friday 23 October 2026. Enquiries can be directed to Nondumiso Mbi at 044-801 9387 or Juanee November at 044-801 9457.
About George Municipality South Africa
George Municipality is a local municipality in the Garden Route District of the Western Cape, South Africa. It is the second-largest municipality in the province by population and covers an area of about 5,191 square kilometres, spanning both the Southern Cape and Little Karoo regions. The municipality is situated roughly halfway between Cape Town and Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth.
The municipality provides essential services to residents and businesses, including water, sanitation, electricity, refuse removal, roads, stormwater management, housing, town planning, libraries, parks, traffic services, law enforcement, fire and rescue, and disaster management. Its main administrative offices are located at 71 York Street in the George Central Business District.
George Municipality also supports local economic development, tourism and investment. The area is known for its natural beauty, outdoor activities, beaches, mountains, forests and access to the Garden Route. The municipality serves communities such as George, Wilderness, Uniondale, Haarlem, Pacaltsdorp, Thembalethu, Blanco and surrounding rural areas.
George Municipality is governed by an elected municipal council and led by a mayor and municipal manager. The municipality publishes its Integrated Development Plan (IDP), budget, annual report and other key documents to promote transparency and accountability. It also provides residents with channels to report faults, access emergency services and find information about municipal services online.
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