Vaal Central Water Bursary Programme

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   Visit the Vaal Central Water recruitment portal at vaalcentralwater.simplify.hr and find the open bursary vacancy

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   Create a candidate profile / account on the Simplify.HR portal

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   Complete the online bursary application form, selecting your chosen field of study

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   Upload all required supporting documents (certified ID, Matric / latest results, proof of registration or acceptance, and academic records)

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   Submit the application online before the closing date (the 2026 cycle closed with the deadline extended to 6 February 2026)

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   Wait for shortlisting and selection by the Training & Development / Human Resources department

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   If selected, sign the bursary agreement, including the two-year work-back obligation

Frequently Asked Questions

Which fields does the Vaal Central Water bursary cover?

The bursary funds engineering and water-sector disciplines, including civil, mechanical, chemical and environmental engineering, as well as environmental science, hydrology, water management, water treatment and waste management, and information technology / cyber security, at accredited South African institutions.

Who is eligible for the Vaal Central Water bursary?

You must be a South African citizen, typically aged 18 to 25, in Grade 12 or having completed Matric (NSC) with at least 60% for Mathematics and Physical Science and meeting the minimum APS for your chosen field. You must study full-time towards a water or environmental qualification, demonstrate financial need, and not already hold another bursary. Preference is given to female students, students with disabilities and applicants from VCW fence-line communities in the Free State and Northern Cape.

How do I apply for the Vaal Central Water bursary?

Applications are submitted online through the Vaal Central Water recruitment portal at vaalcentralwater.simplify.hr. Create a candidate profile, complete the bursary application form, upload your certified ID, latest results, proof of registration and academic records, and submit before the closing date.

When does the Vaal Central Water bursary close, and is there a work-back?

The programme runs annually. The 2026 cycle has closed, with the deadline extended to 6 February 2026; the 2027 round is expected to open around late 2026, so verify current dates on the official portal. Successful applicants accept a two-year work-back obligation with Vaal Central Water after graduating.