Key Facts
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen aged 18 to 35
- Full-time student at a recognised institution
- Matric average of at least 65%
- Studying a listed engineering, science or ICT field
- Preference for women and people with disabilities
Documents Needed
- Completed bursary application form
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copy of your matric results
- Proof of acceptance at your institution, if it applies
About Magalies Water Bursary
The Magalies Water Bursary funds students who study engineering, science and information technology for the water sector. Magalies Water supplies bulk water to municipalities and mines in the north of South Africa, and it needs skilled staff to run its plants.
The 2027 round closed in October 2026, with listings giving either 23 or 31 October. Magalies Water's careers page did not describe the bursary on 8 November 2026, so these terms come from copies of the advert.
Funding Details
The copies we saw do not describe the amount of the bursary or the costs that it covers. Water boards usually pay tuition and books, and some add accommodation, but Magalies Water must confirm this.
Ask for the terms in writing and read the agreement closely. A bursary from a water utility can lead to vacation work and a first job, so ask how the company places its bursars.
The copies say that applicants who hear nothing within 60 days of the closing date should treat their applications as unsuccessful. Plan for that long wait.
Water work combines science, engineering and public service. If you have taken part in a school science fair, a water saving project or a community clean-up, mention it. These activities show that you care about the same goals as a water board, and they give the reviewers something concrete to remember.
Where You Can Study
You must study at a recognised South African institution. Water care programmes often sit at universities of technology, while engineering and science degrees are taught at universities. The copies do not give a fixed list, so ask Magalies Water whether your institution and programme qualify.
Check the level of your qualification, because one copy says that water care is funded only at the diploma and advanced diploma level.
About Magalies Water
About Magalies Water Magalies Water is a state-owned water board with its head office at 38 Heystek Street, Rustenburg. It supplies bulk potable water to municipalities, mines and businesses in North West, Limpopo and Ga…
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- 38 Heystek Street, Rustenburg, 0300
- Phone
- 014 597 4636
- info@magalieswater.co.za
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The copies say that applicants must be South African citizens aged between 18 and 35 who study full time at a recognised institution. They also give a matric average of at least 65%. One copy says that the company gives preference to women and to people with disabilities.
The fields named in the copies are listed below. One copy says that the company funded 14 bursaries across seven fields, with two in each.
- Civil engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Chemistry
- Biotechnology or microbiology
- Water care, at diploma level
- Information and communications technology
Pick the field that matches your course, and explain why you want to work in water.
Application Procedure
The copies say that you download the application form from the Magalies Water website and email it with certified documents to the bursary address that the form gives. For general questions, the Magalies Water website lists the telephone number 014 597 4636 and the email address info@magalieswater.co.za. Check the site around mid-year for the next round.
Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has the 2027 round closed?
Yes. Listings gave 23 or 31 October 2026 as the closing date.
Which fields were funded?
Civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, chemistry, biotechnology or microbiology, water care and ICT.
Can I apply by email?
The copies say that applications go by email with certified documents. Check the current method.
