SACTWU (Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union) Bursary 2024: Obtain Financial Aid Up to 75% of Academic Fees

About SACTWU (Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union)
The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) is an organization that represents workers within the clothing, textile, leather, and related industries in Southern Africa. It aims to advocate for the rights, welfare, and interests of employees in these sectors, ensuring fair labor practices, better working conditions, and improved livelihoods for its members.

SACTWU plays a significant role in negotiating collective bargaining agreements, which establish terms and conditions of employment for its members. The union also focuses on promoting skill development, training, and education for workers to enhance their capabilities and employability.

About the SACTWU (Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union) Bursary 2024
SACTWU (Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union) is offering candidates a bursary programme for candidates in need of immediate financial aid.

The SACTWU (Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union) Bursary is granted to eligible SACTWU members, their children, legally adopted children, and spouses. Students who qualify as dependent children of SACTWU members will need to engage in 50 hours of community service. Those who surpass the 50-hour community service requirement will be given an additional 5% of bursary funding.

The bursary covers the following expenses:

• For studies at public universities: 75% of annual tuition fees, with a maximum limit of R23 450.
• For studies at private institutions (recognized by the Department of Higher Education): 75% of annual tuition fees, up to a maximum value of R4 690.

Candidates are kindly advised to check the documents below:

• SASU Community Service Confirmation Form
• SACTWU Bursary Unabridged Birth Certificate
• SACTWU Bursary Benefits 2024
• SACTWU Bursary Process and Rules
• SACTWU Special School Application Form 2024

Eligibility Criteria
Do you believe you possess the necessary qualities to apply for the SACTWU (Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union) Bursary? Ensure that you promptly submit your application! However, before proceeding, it’s important to review the eligibility requirements for the position. These factors will decide whether you are a suitable candidate. If you want to assess your qualifications, please refer to the eligibility criteria provided below. To enhance your chances of success, it’s recommended that you satisfy all the requirements listed.

The SACTWU (Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union) Bursary Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

• Membership in SACTWU or being the offspring of a SACTWU member or a legally adopted child of a SACTWU member or the spouse of a SACTWU member is a requirement
• The SACTWU member must have paid up union fees at least 13 weeks before 1 November 2023
• Your enrollment must be in a tertiary institution recognized by the Department of Higher Education (University, University of Technology, private institution – excluding FET/TVET College).
• It’s essential to investigate your eligibility for NSFAS funding.

Application Instructions
Download the Application Form: SACTWU (Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union) Bursary 2024.

Candidates will need to send in the documents below:

• Obtain a certified copy of your ID document.
• Submit an ID photo.
• If you are in your 1st year of study, include a certified copy of your Matric certificate.
• If you are in your 2nd year or later, furnish a certified copy of your full academic record for all previous years of study.
• Present a certified copy of the detailed statement of account from your institution for 2024, indicating the cost per module.
• If you’re a SACTWU member, submit a certified copy of your ID document.
• Provide certified copies of your latest payslips if you’re a SACTWU member.
• If you’re the applicant’s biological parent and a SACTWU member, provide a certified copy of the unabridged birth certificate with parents’ names.
• If you’re the applicant’s legal guardian and a SACTWU member, present a valid letter of guardianship from the Department of Social Development or Court Order, along with certified copies of your marriage certificate, your identity document, your spouse’s identity document, and the student’s biological parents’ death certificate if applicable.
• If you’re the applicant’s spouse and a SACTWU member, include certified copies of your marriage certificate and both you and your spouse’s identity documents.
• If you’ve been retrenched as a SACTWU member, submit an affidavit regarding your employment status.
• If you’re engaged in part-time or correspondence studies, provide an affidavit stating your employment status (employed or unemployed) and include your latest payslip if employed.
• If you’re a SACTWU member with a child dependent, complete the Application Form to join SASU.

All the documents mentioned above will need to be certified at your local Post Office or Police Station.

Once everything is all set please send in the documents via the application methods below:
Postal Carriage:
SACTWU Bursary Department
P.O. Box 18359
Dalbridge
4014

Hand Delivery:
3RD Floor – James Bolton Hall
127 Magwaza Maphalala Street
Durban
4001

By submitting your applications, you are explicitly authorizing the selection committee to use your personal information for registration objectives.

Applicants are required to utilize the provided portal for processing their applications. Submissions through alternative channels like in-person delivery or fax will not be acknowledged by the selection committee.

Closing Date
Applications for the SACTWU (Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union) Bursary must be submitted before the closing date on 29 February 2024.

The selection panel has an uncompromising stance on tardy submissions. Any entries received after the specified deadline will not receive recognition within the registration timeframe.

Applicants are recommended to promptly submit their applications, allowing ample opportunity to carefully review their contents. Please arrange your applications at your earliest convenience.

SACTWU (Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union) retains the authority to either make or abstain from making an appointment during the hiring procedure. All determinations by the selection committee are conclusive.

Committee Details
Do you have a question regarding the SACTWU (Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union) Bursary? Don’t hesitate to ask! Feel free to send in your enquiries and concerns to the contact person below:
Telephone number: +27 31 015 5510
Email address: [email protected]
Fax number: +27 86 500 3646