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JG Afrika Bursary South Africa 2025

 JG Afrika Bursary South Africa 2025

ABOUT JG AFRIKA

JG Afrika is a prominent engineering and environmental consultancy based in South Africa, offering comprehensive civil and structural engineering, as well as environmental services across Africa and internationally. With a legacy spanning over a century, the company combines its deep industry expertise, African heritage, and commitment to delivering sustainable, high-quality solutions with integrity.

Operating from its headquarters in Johannesburg, and with branches in South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, and Lesotho, JG Afrika employs around 300 professionals, including engineers, environmental experts, and administrative personnel. Together, they deliver top-tier consulting services aimed at benefiting both communities and the environment.

ABOUT THE FIELDS COVERED THE JG AFRIKA BURSARY PROGRAMME

JG Afrika is inviting students to apply for their Bursary Programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a Civil Engineering studies (BSc, BEng or Masters Degree), at selected institutions: University of Cape Town (UCT), Stellenbosch University (SU), University of Pretoria (UP), University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) and University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).

SELECTION PROCESS

Shortlisted/ successful candidates will be contacted by 1 January 2025 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JG AFRIKA BURSARY

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 be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a BSc, BEng or Masters Degree in Civil Engineering
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at one of the following universities: University of Cape Town (UCT), Stellenbosch University (SU), University of Pretoria (UP), University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) and University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
  • You must be entering your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th year of study in 2025
  • Preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individuals

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JG AFRIKA BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: JG Afrika Bursary Application 2025

Enter “www.coursecouch.blogspot.com” in the field asking how you heard about the JG Afrika bursary.

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID Document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate
  • Full tertiary academic transcript, from your first year of studies to current
  • Details of any existing funding or approved bursaries you hold, if applicable
  • Motivation to support your application

CLOSING DATE FOR THE JG AFRIKA BURSARY

to be confirmed.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

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