KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport Bursary 2025-2026

About the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport:

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, established in 1994, is responsible for ensuring a safe, accessible, and regulated road transportation system in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Their responsibilities include managing the provincial transportation system, implementing road safety campaigns and awareness programs, road network construction and maintenance, traffic regulation, driver and vehicle registration and licensing, and controlling public and freight transport operations.

About the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport Bursary Program:

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport offers bursaries to South African citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 who reside within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The bursaries are intended for students studying or intending to study in specific fields related to transportation and logistics. The supported fields of study include:

Civil Engineering (BSc)
Transportation Economics (National Diploma)
Transportation Management (Diploma)
Logistics Management (Diploma)

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport Bursary Program, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

South African citizenship
Age between 18 and 35 years
Residency in the KwaZulu-Natal province
Currently in Matric or completed Matric
Studying or intending to study in one of the specified fields
Acceptance or provisional acceptance to a tertiary institution
Good academic record
From a previously disadvantaged background or a vulnerable group

How to Apply:

Applicants must download and complete the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport Bursary Application Form, which is available in PDF format. Along with the application form, applicants must submit clear copies of the following supporting documents:

ID document (certified copy)
Grade 11 report if currently in Matric (certified copy)
Matric certificate if completed Matric (certified copy)
Full academic record if currently studying (certified copy)
Proof of acceptance or registration from a tertiary institution
Degree/diploma syllabus from the tertiary institution, including the number of modules and years of study
Outline of tuition fees from the tertiary institution
ID documents of parents/guardians (certified copies)
Death certificate of parents/guardians if deceased (certified copies)
Proof of income/affidavit or proof of unemployment from the Department of Labor for parents/guardians
Income and expense statement of parents/guardians
Motivational letter explaining why the applicant deserves the bursary

Application Submission:

Applications can be submitted via either of the following methods:

Hand delivery to the Bursary Unit at the Department of Transport: Address: 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Postal submission to the Bursary Unit at the Department of Transport: Address: Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200

Closing Date:

The closing date for applications for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport Bursary is 9 November. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before this date to ensure consideration.

Contact Information:

For inquiries related to this bursary program, applicants can contact the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport directly: