About City Power Johannesburg
City Power Johannesburg (SOC) Limited, established in 2001, is a municipal-owned entity under the City of Johannesburg. Its primary mission is to provide electricity access to all residents within the city.
As a key service provider to one of Africa’s largest metropolitan areas, City Power ensures reliable electricity supply to households, businesses, and industries. Beyond power distribution, the company focuses on maintaining and upgrading infrastructure, combating electricity theft, and advancing sustainable energy initiatives to support the city’s development and future growth.
Funza Lushaka: Teaching Bursary / Scholarship Programme 2025
What the Bursary Covers
City Power is inviting applications for its 2025 bursary programme! If you’re a student living within the City of Johannesburg’s service area in Gauteng, this could be your chance to shine.
Bursaries are available for the following fields:
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current/Light Current)
- Environmental Health Management
- Information Technology
- Risk Management
Key Details
- Focus on Female Applicants: 70% of the bursaries will go to women, with the remaining 30% for men.
- Application Feedback: If you don’t hear back within two months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Additional Checks: Shortlisted candidates will go through various checks, including qualification verification, criminal record checks, and references. Psychometric assessments may also be required.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, you’ll need to meet these criteria:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Live in the City of Johannesburg’s service area (Gauteng province).
- Have completed Matric with at least a “C” (60%) and meet the admission requirements of your chosen institution.
- Be enrolled in or planning to study an undergraduate qualification in one of the specified fields.
- Be studying or accepted at a recognized South African tertiary institution (university, university of technology, or TVET college).
- Have achieved at least 60% average in your current studies.
Preference is given to students attending institutions in Gauteng, but applications from other regions are also welcome.
How to Apply
- Download the Application Form: Get the City Power Johannesburg Bursary Application Form 2025 (in PDF format).
- Fill in the Details: When asked how you heard about the bursary, enter “www.zabursaries.co.za.”
- Prepare Your Documents: Include certified copies of:
- Your ID
- Matric certificate
- Academic transcript (if you’re already studying)
- Proof of acceptance at a recognized institution
- Submit Your Application:
Email everything to TalentPipeline@citypower.co.za with “Bursaries 2025” as the subject line.
Important: Applications sent by fax won’t be accepted.
Deadline
The closing date is 31 January 2025. Don’t wait—get your application in on time!
Need Help?
If you have questions, reach out to the bursary team at City Power:
- Contact Persons:
Sesese Dlamini (011 490 7781)
Refiloe Semela (011 490 7821)
Leah Vanto (011 490 7110) - Mail Address:
Talent Pipeline Department: Bursaries
City Power (SOC) Limited
P.O. Box 38755, Booysens, 2016
