Construction & Building Bursaries 2025

As of now, the Construction and Building industry is one of the most in demand fields in South Africa.

The high rates of industrialization and modernization are causing the earning rates to increase for the workers in this field as well.

The Construction and Building industry requires a lot of hard work, diligence, attention to detail and creativity to be able to build solid structures.

Career Opportunities in Construction & Building

If you wish to become a part of this growing and rewarding industry, then you must first know which aspect of it best suits you:

  1. Bricklayer
  2. Carpenter
  3. Electrician
  4. Plumber
  5. Mason
  6. Roofer
  7. Architect
  8. Civil Engineer
  9. Structural Engineer
  10. Quantity Surveyor
  11. Site Engineer
  12. Project Manager
  13. Construction Manager
  14. Construction Project Manager
  15. Estimator
  16. Health and Safety Officer
  17. Procurement Officer
  18. Building Inspector
  19. Landscape Architect
  20. Construction Equipment Operator
  21. Construction Materials Technician

Fields of Study

Many skilled trades, like carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, require apprenticeships that combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction.

Vocational or Technical School programs can also provide specialized training in construction-related fields.

For engineering, architecture, or management roles, a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is usually necessary.

You may also need construction certifications like Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Certified Professional Construction Manager (CPM), or Certified Associate Construction Document Technologist (CACDT).

Construction & Building Bursaries

If you need financial assistance with your fees, apply for these:

  • Absa Fellowship/ Scholarship Programme
  • Access Trust Bursary
  • Arup Education Trust Bursary
  • ASLA Bursary
  • CHS Developments Bursary
  • CETA Thapelo Madibeng Bursary
  • Department of Public Works Bursary
  • Drakenstein Municipality Bursary
  • Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Bursary
  • Education Empowerment and Development Fund (EEDF) Bursary
  • Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary
  • GAST Bursary
  • Gauteng Dept of Infrastructure Development Bursary
  • Gauteng Department of Human Settlements Bursary
  • Group Five Bursary
  • Haw & Inglis Bursary
  • Hillary Construction Bursary
  • ILASA Bursary
  • Islamic Relief Bursary
  • KwaDukuza Municipality Bursary
  • KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements Bursary
  • KwaZulu-Natal Government Bursaries
  • Langeberg Municipality Bursary
  • Leomat Construction Bursary
  • LGSETA Bursary
  • Limpopo Department of Public Works Bursary
  • Masakh’iSizwe (Department of Transport and Public Works) Bursary
  • Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) Bursary
  • Megchem Bursary
  • Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
  • Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) Bursary
  • Murray & Roberts Bursary
  • National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) Bursary
  • North West Provincial Government Bursaries
  • Oasis Bursary
  • Power Group Bursary
  • Prince Albert Municipality Bursary
  • SACPLAN Bursary
  • South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) Bursary
  • SKA South Africa Bursaries
  • South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors Bursary
  • South African Road Federation (SARF) Bursary
  • Stefanutti Stocks Bursary
  • Tiber Construction Bursary
  • WBHO Bursary
  • Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary
  • WK Construction Bursary