About The Organization
The Local Government Sector Education And Training Authority (LGSETA is a South African government body that helps build skills and knowledge for people who want to work in local government. LGSETA supports training, education, and development so that towns and cities across the country can deliver better services to communities. It works with schools, colleges, universities, and municipalities to make sure learners get the skills needed for jobs in public service.
About The Bursary Programme
The LGSETA Bursary Programme helps students pay for their education if they are studying subjects that support local government services. This bursary can help cover things like tuition fees, study materials, and possibly living costs depending on the year’s funding policy. It is aimed at students who want to work in areas that help strengthen local government, such as engineering, environmental health, planning, or public administration.
Eligibility Requirements – Who Qualifies For Funding
To qualify, you must:
* Be a South African citizen or permanent resident
* Be unemployed and studying full-time.
* Be a Grade 12 learner accepted into a qualifying programme, or a current student at a public university, university of technology, or TVET college.
* Study a qualification relevant to the local government sector (LGSETA funds specific accredited courses).
Courses/Fields Funded:
LGSETA funds programmes linked to local government needs such as: engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical), environmental health, town & regional planning, local governance & management, and other sector-related qualifications.
Who is Disqualified From Applying
You should not apply if:
* You are studying part-time.
* You are enrolled at a private institution (not public university/TVET).
* Your course is not relevant to local government sector priorities.
* You are already fully funded by another bursary for the same study.
How To Apply For The Bursary
1. Visit the LGSETA website: [www.lgseta.org.za]
2. Go to the “Services”section → “DG Bursary” under Learners.
3. Click the2025–2026 bursary application link.
4. Complete the form on the Pulse portal (pulse.lgseta.org.za)
5. Upload certified copies of your documents (ID, latest results or acceptance letter, proof of income, etc.).
6. Submit before the deadline.
Applications are only accepted online — no email or hand-delivered forms.
Application Link:
👉 [http://pulse.lgseta.org.za]
Opening Date:
📅 10 November Annually
Closing Date:
📅28 November Annually (23:59)
Bursary Department Contact Details
📧 Email: [bursaryapp@lgseta.org.za]
📞 Phone: 011 456 8579
