MISA (Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent) Bursaries 2024: Offering Financial Aid in 5 Different Study Fields

About the MISA (Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent)
The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) operates as a distinct entity within the governmental structure, functioning under the purview of the Department of Cooperative Governance. This department’s primary mission is centered around providing essential technical support to communities facing substantial challenges in terms of their infrastructure. MISA is at the forefront of actively designing and implementing diverse opportunities that grant individuals exposure to the professional working environment.

MISA’s commitment to supporting infrastructure and community development underscores its role as a catalyst for positive change. Through strategic initiatives and collaborations, MISA aspires to create lasting impacts, fostering resilience and prosperity within the communities it engages with.

About the MISA (Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent) Bursaries 2024
MISA (Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent) is offering bursaries for candidates who are passioante about the Built Environment and need financial aid. The MISA (Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent) Bursaries represent a comprehensive program that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds. As a recipient of this bursary, you will receive essential support to pursue your academic qualifications. If you demonstrate outstanding academic achievements and possess commendable qualities as a student, we highly encourage you to seize this opportunity. Your dedication and excellence in academia will be warmly welcomed and appreciated within the framework of this program.

The MISA (Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent) Bursaries are available for the fields below:

• Electrical Engineering
• Urban and Regional Planning/Town and Regional Planning
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Management
• Project and Construction Management/Studies

Eligibility Criteria
Prospective applicants for the MISA (Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent) Bursaries need to satisfy specific eligibility criteria prior to initiating their application process. The fulfillment of each criterion outlined below will ascertain whether you possess the qualifications to advance in this bursary program. It is strongly recommended that candidates fulfill all the stipulated requirements to ensure the success of their application. Non-compliance with these requirements may lead to adverse consequences affecting the overall outcome of your applications. Please take note of these criteria for your personal reference.

The MISA (Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent) Bursaries Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

• Pursuing either one of the study fields above
• Passionate about pursuing their studies
• Willing to commit to their academic studies.

Application Instructions
Apply via email: [email protected] (MISA (Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent) Bursaries 2024)

Candidates will need to send in the following documents to the email address above:

• Certified copy of South African ID document.
• If currently in Matric, provide a certified copy of your latest Grade 12 / Matric results.
• If you have completed Matric, submit a certified copy of your Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• If currently studying, provide a certified copy of your most recent academic records.
• If you are a continuing student, submit a certified copy of your last year’s academic tertiary results.
• For new learners entering tertiary studies, present proof of registration/acceptance on the institution’s letterhead.
• If already studying, furnish proof of residence and an enrolment form on the institution’s letterhead.
• If the total annual household income is less than R600,000, submit an affidavit by parent(s) or guardian(s) and/or proof of parents’ income (payslips) or an Affidavit of unemployed parents.
• Provide a financial record/statement of your account from your institution of higher learning.

Submit all fully filled-out applications along with the necessary documents to the email address mentioned above. Clearly indicate the relevant required discipline or study field, and address the submission to either Ms. Nobuhle Latha or Ms. Thulisile Mosoeu.

Upon submission of your applications, you are expressly granting permission to the selection committee to utilize your personal information for registration purposes.

Applications will undergo additional scrutiny and vetting procedures to authenticate the validity of candidates. Any individual found to be misrepresenting any aspect of their application will be ineligible and disqualified from the registration period.

It is imperative that candidates complete the application process through the designated portal mentioned above. Submissions through alternative methods, including hand delivery or fax, will not be entertained or accepted by the selection committee.

Closing Date
Applications for the MISA (Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent) Apprenticeships must be submitted before the closing date on 31 December 2023.

Ensure the protection of your application by registering at the earliest opportunity, although immediate success is not guaranteed. The purpose is to provide you with a secure position throughout the recruitment process.

The selection committee will not accept incomplete applications, and submissions received after the deadline will not be considered, regardless of their content. Such belated submissions will be promptly discarded without further evaluation.

Notification of outcomes will be exclusively communicated to shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive a response from the selection committee within 90 days after the closing date, unfortunately, your application for the program has not been successful.

Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) reserves the right to accept or reject employment for any individual at any time at its sole and absolute discretion. The decisions of the selection committee are conclusive and binding on all parties involved in the process.