DLRRD: Bursary Programme 2026
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Bursary Programme.
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) intends to award comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/or intending to further their studies in identified careers in Geomatics and Town/Urban and Regional Planning for 2026 academic year.
The bursary will cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals, and living allowance. The bursary targets the previously disadvantaged and persons from rural communities.
Fields of study
1. BSc: Land Surveying/ Geomatics
2. BSc: Town/Urban and Regional Planning
3. BSc: Geo-informatics/ Geographic Information Science
Minimum requirements (National Senior Certificate)
• Mathematics and Physical Science/Geography: 5 (60 –69)
Enquiries
Ms Nozipho Mtshali
Cell: (082) 775 0590
Tel: (012) 312 8336
Fields of study
4. Bachelor in Geomatics/Surveying
5. Bachelor in Town/Urban and Regional Planning
Minimum requirements (National Senior Certificate)
• Mathematics and Physical Science 4 (50–59)
Enquiries
Mr Emmanuel Molefe
Cell: (082) 827 6245
Tel: (012) 312 8337
Fields of study
6. Diploma in Geomatics/Surveying/GIS
7. Diploma in Town/Urban and Regional Planning
Minimum requirements (National Senior Certificate)
• Mathematics and Physical Science 4 (50–59)
Fields of study
8.Postgraduate studies (Advanced Diploma, Honours, Masters and Ph.D.) in DLRRD priority research projects.
Enquiries
Mr Mihloti Nkuna
Cell: (082) 465 7680
Tel: (012) 312 8338
NOTES
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Applicants must complete the online bursary application form available on the website address: www.dlrrd.gov.za (Click on vacancies). Direct link: https://forms.office.com/r/2r1XPrPEJa
- Applicants who apply for fields of study that are not listed above will not be considered.
- Please note that communication will be limited to successful applicants only. If you have not received any communication from the department within 14 days after the release of Grade 12 results, consider your application unsuccessful.
- No late application forms will be considered.
- Applicants who are not in possession of their University acceptance letter or results can submit their application while waiting for the said documents.
- The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) reserves the right to determine the total number of bursary allocations for the academic year based on the total budget available.
All manually completed bursary application forms together with certified copies of ID and certificates/performance results should be sent to the below email addresses:
Applications Email Address
Email address: [email protected]
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Closing date for all applications: 30 September 2025
