Johannesburg Water Bursary
Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd (administered in-house by Johannesburg Water, the City of Johannesburg's municipal water and sanitation utility)
The Johannesburg Water Bursary funds South African students already studying full-time towards a BSc in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at a recognised Gauteng university (TUT, VUT, WITS, UJ or UP). As the City of Johannesburg's municipal-owned water and sanitation utility, Johannesburg Water uses the bursary to develop scarce engineering skills for the water sector, covering tuition and study materials and offering practical work experience, mentorship and potential employment after graduation. Preference is given to female applicants and students with disabilities, and a small number of awards are made each cycle.
- Amount
- Monetary value not officially published; covers tuition fees plus prescribed textbooks and study material. The exact rand value is not disclosed.
- Deadline
- 24 January 2026
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd (administered in-house by Johannesburg Water, the City of Johannesburg's municipal water and sanitation utility) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Completed Matric (Grade 12) and currently studying full-time towards a BSc degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- ✓ Have completed at least your first year of study (entering second year or higher)
- ✓ Studying at a recognised Gauteng university - TUT, VUT, WITS, UJ or UP
- ✓ Strong academic record and proven financial need
- ✓ Must NOT have received a previous bursary or other funding (NSFAS excluded)
- ✓ Preference given to female applicants and students with disabilities
What's Included
- ✓ Tuition fees
- ✓ Prescribed textbooks and study material
- ✓ Internship and practical work experience within the water and sanitation sector
- ✓ Mentorship
- ✓ Potential employment with Johannesburg Water after graduation
Work Commitment
No fixed work-back period is officially published, but the bursary includes internships and practical work experience within the water and sanitation sector and may lead to employment with Johannesburg Water after graduation.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd (administered in-house by Johannesburg Water, the City of Johannesburg's municipal water and sanitation utility) bursary application
- 1
Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria, including that you are already studying full-time towards a BSc in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at TUT, VUT, WITS, UJ or UP and have completed at least your first year
- 2
Gather all required supporting documents and have your copies certified
- 3
Prepare a motivational letter explaining your suitability and financial need
- 4
Email your complete application to the discipline-specific address - jw.Bsccivil@jwater.co.za for Civil, jw.Bscelectr@jwater.co.za for Electrical, or jw.Bscmech@jwater.co.za for Mechanical Engineering
- 5
Submit before the annual closing date (a 24 January 16:00 deadline has been used in recent cycles) and confirm the current date on the Johannesburg Water careers portal
- 6
Wait for shortlisting and selection - only a small number of awards are made each cycle
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of your South African ID
- 📄 Certified statement of results and full academic record
- 📄 Proof of tertiary registration or admission on the institution's letterhead
- 📄 Certified copies of your parents'/guardians' IDs
- 📄 Proof of parents'/guardians' income
- 📄 Motivational letter
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which fields and universities does the Johannesburg Water bursary cover?
- The bursary funds full-time BSc studies in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at recognised Gauteng universities - TUT, VUT, WITS, UJ or UP. You must already be studying and have completed at least your first year (entering second year or higher).
- How much is the Johannesburg Water bursary worth?
- Johannesburg Water does not officially publish the monetary value. Sources indicate it covers tuition fees plus prescribed textbooks and study material, and adds internships, mentorship and potential employment after graduation. The exact rand amount is not disclosed.
- How do I apply for the Johannesburg Water bursary?
- Applications are submitted by email to the discipline-specific address: jw.Bsccivil@jwater.co.za (Civil), jw.Bscelectr@jwater.co.za (Electrical) or jw.Bscmech@jwater.co.za (Mechanical). Attach a certified ID copy, statement of results and full academic record, proof of registration on institutional letterhead, certified copies of parents'/guardians' IDs and proof of income, and a motivational letter.
- When do Johannesburg Water bursary applications close?
- The application window varies by year, and a 24 January closing date at 16:00 has been used in recent cycles. Because dates change each year, always confirm the current closing date on the official Johannesburg Water careers portal before applying.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 24 January 2026
Apply on Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd (administered in-house by Johannesburg Water, the City of Johannesburg's municipal water and sanitation utility)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd (administered in-house by Johannesburg Water, the City of Johannesburg's municipal water and sanitation utility):
Phone: 011 688 1400
Information verified 2026-01-24. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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