The Limpopo Provincial Treasury aims to empower the local and provincial government to achieve sustainable service delivery, by way of sound public resource management and good governance, as well as good public resource management.

The values of the department include Accountability, Transparency, Professionalism, Integrity and Fairness.
 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & SERVICE CONTRACT

The Limpopo Provincial Treasury bursary will be awarded to students in the following fields of study:

• Computer Science (B Sc)
• Accounting Sciences (BAccSc)
• Financial Accounting (B Com)
• Economics (B Com)
• Business Information Systems (B Com)
• Cost and Management Accounting (B Com/ National Diploma/ B Tech)
• Internal Auditing (B Com/ National Diploma/ B Tech)
• Information Technology (IT) (National Diploma/ B Tech)
• Accounting (National Diploma/ B Tech)
• Finance (National Diploma/ B Tech)
• Financial Information Systems (National Diploma/ B Tech)

On completion of their studies, students must serve the provincial government/ local government/ community – 1 year of service for each year of funding received.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you have not received any feedback within 2 months of the application deadline, regard your application unsuccessful.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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):

• South African citizen
• Reside within the Limpopo province
• Good academic record
• Completed Matric with a university exemption
• Achieved a minimum average of 65% if currently at university
• Studying or have been accepted to study full-time within one of the aforementioned fields of study
• NOT currently in receipt of another bursary (if bursary covers full costs of study)
• An active member of the community
• *Preference will be given to students studying at a local university

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY

Download and complete the Limpopo Provincial Treasury Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
 

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

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate/ latest results (certified copy)
• Full academic record if currently at university (certified copy)
• Parents/ guardians proof of income (certified copy)
• University acceptance letter

Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Post:
Head of Department
Limpopo Treasury
Private Bag X9486
Polokwane
0700

2) Delivered to your nearest office:
– Mopani office: SCM Advice Centre, Government Building Complex (Tel: 015 812 0149)
– Vhembe office: SCM Advice Centre, Government Building Complex, Office No E006 (Tel: 015 962 1752)
– Sekhukhune office: SCM Advice Centre Lefa Centre, Schoonord Road, Jane Furse (Tel: 013 265 1344)
– Waterberg office: SCM Advice Centre 98 Nelson Mandela Drive, Decimale Building, Modimolle (Tel: 014 717 5837)
– Capricorn office: 56-58 Paul Kruger Street, Finance House (Tel: 015 291 8472/ 015 291 8473/ 015 291 8475)
 

CLOSING DATE

11 January 2025/2026.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Limpopo Provincial Treasury directly:
Contact Persons: Leah Mawela / Kenneth Ugoda
Tel: 015 291 8578 / 015 291 8472