About The Organization
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) is a South African organization that helps young people and workers gain skills for jobs in the services industry. It does this by providing training opportunities such as learnerships, internships, and bursaries. Services SETA collects training levies from employers and uses this money to support education and skills development programmes that meet industry needs.
About The Bursary Programme
The Services SETA bursary gives financial help to South African learners who want to study services-related course at public universities, universities of technology, or TVET colleges. The bursary can help pay for study costs so learners can focus on their education and future career.
What the bursary covers
Typically, the bursary aims to support students by paying for some or all of the following (varies by year and funding availability):
* **Tuition fees
* **Registration fees
* **Books and study material
* **Accommodation(if applicable)
* **Living allowances or stipends (in some cases)
*Note:* Exact coverage depends on the specific bursary year and SETA guidelines. Check official announcements for details.
✅ Eligibility Requirements – Who Qualifies For Funding
To be eligible, applicants generally must meet these criteria:
✔️ **South African citizen with a valid ID
✔️ **Matric (Grade 12) completed and accepted or registered for study
✔️ **Studying a qualification related to the services sector (like business administration, marketing, HR, communication, project management, real estate, personal care, etc.)
✔️ **Full-time study at a public university, university of technology, or TVET college
✔️ **Academic results: usually a minimum average of around **50% or higher
✔️ **Financial need** is often considered (household income limits may apply)
✔️ Aged 18–35 (for most bursaries)
Both employed and unemployed learners can usually apply with slightly different document requirements.
❌ Who is Disqualified From Applying (Who Should Not Apply)
You should not apply if:
🔹 You’re not a South African citizen
🔹 You’re studying at a private institution that is not covered by SETA funding.
🔹 You already receive full funding for your current qualification from another bursary or loan that cannot be combined.
🔹 You do not meet the minimum academic average or required study field.
🔹 Your household income exceeds the bursary’s requirement (if financial need is part of eligibility).
📝 How To Apply For The Bursary
Step-by-Step Application Process
1. Go to the official Services SETA bursary portal (usually through the SETA website or learner portal).
* You may use the Services SETA learner portal to create an account and apply.
2. Register an account with your personal details.
3. Login and complete the bursary application form online.
4. Upload certified supporting documents, such as:
* South African ID (certified copy)
* Matric certificate/results (certified)
* Proof of acceptance/registration at your institution
* Latest academic results (if already studying)
* Proof of household income (parent/guardian payslips or affidavit)
* Proof of employment (if employed)
5. Submit before the closing date. Incomplete or late applications are usually not considered.
🔗 Application Link
Official applications are typically done through the Services SETA bursary portal (linked from):
👉 [https://www.servicesseta.org.za] (look for “Bursaries” or “Learnerships”)
📆 Important Dates:
✔️ Opening Date: Announced each year before the application cycle (often early in the year).
✔️ Closing Date: Dates vary by year but many bursary cycles close between March and June, according to past calls. Always check the official SETA announcement for the exact deadline.
📞 Bursary Department Contact Details
For questions or help with the Services SETA bursary, contact:
📍 **Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA)
☎️ **Phone: 011 276 9600
📧 **Email: [customercare@serviceseta.org.za]
🏢 **Address: 15 Sherborne Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
