LGSETA Bursary SA 2026

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

ID document (certified copy – not older than 6 months)
Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy – not older than 6 months)
Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy – not older than 6 months)
Most recent academic records, if currently studying (certified copy – not older than 6 months)
Last years academic tertiary results, if a continuing student (certified copy – not older than 6 months)
Proof of admission/ acceptance from your institution (on institutions letterhead)
Proof of unemployment (affidavit)
Proof of Registration, if currently registered for 1st or 2nd year studies
Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ if unemployed/ proof of pension or SASSA grant if applicable)

THE BURSARY PROVIDER – LGSETA

The Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA) are responsible for creating and implementing skills development interventions to assist local government employees, those working within the local government structures and the unemployed.
The LGSETA falls under the executive authority structure of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and is one of 21 SETA’s in South Africa.

LGSETA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The LGSETA is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
230 bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following areas, relevant to the local government sector:
Civil Engineering related (N4, N5 & N6 in Civil Engineering)
Electrical Engineering related (Hons/ Bachelor/ Advanced Diploma: Electrical Engineering | N4, N5 & N6 in Electrical Engineering)
Engineering Management related (Master of Engineering: Engineering Management)
Engineering related (Bachelor/ Diploma Engineering: Civil Engineering [Specialisations: Environmental; Construction Management; Water; Transport; and Urban Engineering] | Bachelor/ Diploma Civil Engineering Technologist [Specialisations: Environmental; Construction Management; Water; Transport; and Urban Engineering])
Environment Health related (Hons/ Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor: Environmental Management/ Environmental Science in Disaster Risk Reduction/ Environmental Planning and Development/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Health | Masters: Disaster Management)
Finance related (Honours/ Bachelor: Accounting/ Financial Accounting/ Management Accounting/ Accounting Science | N4, N5 & N6 in Financial Management)
Information Technology Manager related/ Information Technologist related (Honours/ Bachelor/ Advanced Diploma: Information Technology related/ Information Technology in Support Services/ Information Technology Management | Honours/ Bachelor: Computer Science/ Computer Science and Information Systems/ Computer Science and Information Technology | NCV in Business Studies (Finance, Economics, and Accounting; Marketing; Management; Office Administration), Information Technology & Computer Science, Engineering Studies (Civil Engineering; Electrical Infrastructure; Engineering & Related Design, Process Instrumentation, Mechatronics), General Studies (Education & Development), Transport and Logistics, Hospitality, Tourism; Safety in Society; Primary Agriculture)
Management and Oversight related (Advanced Diploma in Public Accountability | Advanced Diploma/ Honours/ Bachelor in Public Administration/ Public Administration and Management/ Adaptive Leadership | N4, N5 & N6 Public Management)
Supply Chain Management/ Procurement related (Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor: Supply Chain Management/ Logistics and Supply Chain/ Supply Chain and Operations Management/ Public Procurement Management/ Public Procurement Policy and Regulation)
Town and Regional Planning related (Advanced Diploma/ Postgraduate Diploma/: Town and Regional Planning/Urban and Regional planning | Honours/ Bachelor/ Postgraduate Diploma: Town and Regional Planning/ Urban and Regional Planning | Master: City/ Regional Planning/ City Planning and Urban Design/ Urban and Regional Planning/ Town and Regional Planning/ Development Planning)

MORE ABOUT THE LGSETA BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

The awarding of bursaries will depend on the following factors: availability of funds and candidates meeting all the criteria as per the programmes funding criteria, policies, and procedures.

The bursary will be awarded for 1 year of study and candidates must reapply for funding each year.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 months of the application deadline – if you do not receive any feedback by this time, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the LGSETA Bursary.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LGSETA BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

You must be a South African citizen or a permanent resident in South Africa
You must be unemployed
You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards one of the qualifications on the LGSETA bursary list
Your qualification must be accredited on the NQF/ N Levels
You must be studying or accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET College – NATED programmes)