Key Facts
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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- Permanent residence in Gouda, Saron, Tulbagh or Porterville, Western Cape
- Enrolled or accepted for BSc, BEng or National Diploma study in Civil Engineering
- Studying at an accredited South African tertiary institution
- A valid Code 08 driver's licence is advantageous but not mandatory
- Fluency in two or more South African official languages is advantageous
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of full academic record
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of address
- Copy of driver's licence (if applicable)
About Power Construction Bursary
The Power Construction Bursary is funded by Power Construction, the civil engineering and building division of the Power Group, a privately owned South African construction company founded in 1983. The bursary supports civil engineering students from a defined set of Western Cape communities near the company's project footprint.
Eligibility is restricted to residents of Gouda, Saron, Tulbagh or Porterville who are studying, or planning to study, towards a BSc, BEng or National Diploma in Civil Engineering at an accredited South African tertiary institution. Recipients sign a bursary agreement that includes a work-back obligation with Power Construction after graduation.
Beyond this geographically targeted civil engineering bursary, Power Group also runs a broader, year-round bursary offering for university and university of technology students in fields such as Construction Management, Building Science, Quantity Surveying, Project Management and Business Commerce, administered through its careers portal.
Funding Details
Power Construction provides financial support for civil engineering studies and, on completion, may offer employment with the company. Recipients sign a bursary agreement that requires a period of work-back service with Power Construction after graduation. The company has not published a specific rand value for the bursary.
Where You Can Study
Open to students at accredited South African tertiary institutions studying towards a BSc, BEng or National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
About Power Construction
Power Construction is the civil engineering and building division of the Power Group, a privately owned South African construction and property development company founded in 1983 by Graham Power. Power Group is one of t…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
- Resides in Gouda, Saron, Tulbagh or Porterville (Western Cape)
- Enrolled in, or planning to study, a BSc, BEng or National Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Studying at an accredited South African tertiary institution
- Shows strong problem-solving ability, computer literacy and interpersonal skills
- Willing to work independently and travel to remote sites
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds the Power Construction Bursary?
Power Construction, the civil engineering and building division of the Power Group, a privately owned South African construction company founded in 1983.
Is this bursary open to all civil engineering students in South Africa?
No. It is restricted to applicants who reside in Gouda, Saron, Tulbagh or Porterville in the Western Cape.
Is Power Construction the same company as WK Construction?
No. Power Construction (part of the Power Group, headquartered in Cape Town) and WK Construction (a KwaZulu-Natal-based civil engineering contractor) are separate, unrelated companies that happen to both run civil engineering bursary programmes.
What is the work-back obligation?
Recipients sign a bursary agreement requiring them to work for Power Construction for an agreed period after completing their studies.
When does the bursary open for the next academic year?
The most recently published closing date was 1 June 2026, which has already passed. Power Construction had not published 2027 dates at the time of writing (August 2026) - check the company's careers page for the next intake.
