Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Bursary

 Bursary Details

The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will make available a limited number of bursaries to historically disadvantaged South Africans residing in the Gauteng Province and who are considering a career in the Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Environment and Bio-diversity Sectors.

These professions fall within critical occupational categories

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

• National Senior Certificate
• Mathematics and Physical Science Level 5 (60-69)

B.Sc. Geo-Informatics or GIS related qualification

• National Senior Certificate
• Mathematics and Physical Science Level 5 (60-69)

B.Sc. Environmental Science/ Management

• National Senior Certificate
• Mathematics and Physical Science Level 5 (60-69)

B.Sc. Animal Science

• National Senior Certificate
• Mathematics and Physical Science Level 5 (60-69)

B.Sc. Zoology. Botany or Ecology

• National Senior Certificate
• Mathematics, Chemistry and Physical Science Level 5 (60-69)

Degree/Diploma: Chemical Engineering or Analytical Chemistry

• National Senior Certificate
• Mathematics, Chemistry and Physical Science Level 5 (60-69)-Level 4 (50-59)

Diploma: Veterinary Laboratory Technology

• National Senior Certificate
• Mathematics, Chemistry and Physical Science Level 4 (50-59)

Diploma: Nature Conservation

• National Senior Certificate
• Mathematics and Physical Science Level 4 (50-59).

Diploma: Graphic Design

• National Senior Certificate
• Mathematics and English Level 4 (50-59)

Candidate Requirements

• Applicants must show resident of admission (provisional admission) to a higher educational institution for any of the above qualifications.
• Has been a permanent resident in the Gauteng Province for at least one-year prior to application.
• Studying or intending to study full time at a recognised institution  of higher learning in Gauteng Province.
• Preference will be given to those who excel academically and/or demonstrate potential.
• Preference will be given to those who are not currently benefiting from any other bursary scheme.
• Women, people with disabilities and people living in designated rural areas/nodes are encouraged to apply.
• If you do not receive a response from the Department by the end of January 2023, consider your application unsuccessful.
• How to Apply

  Application forms are obtainable at the reception area of: Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House, Ground Floor or find application form attached below.

  Please send your completed application form directly to:

  Human Capital Management

  Gauteng Department of Agriculture & Rural Development

  P O Box 8769

  Johannesburg

  2000

  or hand-deliver

  56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House, Ground Floor

  Application Form

  GautengDARD_application.pdf

  Matric Past Papers