About The Stellenbosch Municipality
Stellenbosch Municipality, also referred to as Stellenbosch Local Municipality, is a governmental organization located in South Africa. Its jurisdiction encompasses the towns of Stellenbosch, Pniel, and Franschhoek, as well as the surrounding rural areas within the Western Cape province. This municipality falls under the Cape Winelands District Municipality and shares boundaries with The City of Cape Town Municipality, Drakenstein Municipality, Breede Valley Municipality, and Theewaterskloof Municipality within the Cape Winelands District.
Stellenbosch Municipality Bursary 2025-2026
Stellenbosch Municipality has joined forces with the Provincial Treasury Department of the Western Cape Government to provide bursaries to unemployed youth residing permanently within the Stellenbosch municipal area and its adjacent regions. The primary aim of this initiative is to support high-achieving learners and those with potential who are pursuing higher education.
This bursary opportunity is available for studies in the following field:
- Economics
- Accounting
- Internal Auditing
- Finance
- Supply Chain Management
- Risk Management
- Infrastructure (Quantity Surveying and Civil Engineering)
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Stellenbosch Municipality Bursary 2025-2026, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must reside permanently within the Stellenbosch Municipality or its surrounding areas.
- Should have a strong academic track record.
- Must have completed or be currently pursuing matric.
- Intending to study full-time towards an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any of the specified fields of study.
- Currently studying at a South African Higher Education and Training Institution or planning to enroll there.
- Must be currently unemployed.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should obtain the official application form from the Municipal website: www.stellenbosch.gov.za. Alternatively, you can download and complete the application form provided on the website.
Completed application forms can be submitted via hand delivery or post to the following addresses:
Hand Delivery:
HR Specialist: Training & Skills Development Human Resource Services 71 Plein Street, Ecclesia Building Stellenbosch 7599
Postal Address:
Stellenbosch Municipality PO Box 17 Plein Street Ecclesia Building Stellenbosch 7599
Note that applications sent via fax or email will not be considered.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents along with their application:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of address proof (Municipal account, affidavit, etc.)
- Certified copy of the latest results if currently studying in Matric
- Certified copy of matriculation certificate if already completed Matric
- Certified copy of academic record if currently studying at tertiary level
- Evidence of application/registration at tertiary institution for the specified fields of study (on the institution’s letterhead)
Closing Date
The application deadline for the Stellenbosch Municipality Bursary 2025-2026 is 10 March 2025-2026. It is crucial to ensure that applications are submitted by the closing date.
Contact Details
For further information or inquiries regarding the bursary, you can contact Stellenbosch Municipality:
- Stacy Jacobs (Contact Person)
- Contact No.: 021 8088093 or 021 8088977
- Email: stacy.jacobs@stellenbosch.gov.za
- Michelle Langeveldt
- Contact No.: 021 8088977
- Email: michelle.langeveldt@stellenbosch.gov.za
