2027 ECDoE Employee Bursary

• You must be permanently employed by the Eastern Cape Department of Education
• You must meet the university’s minimum entry requirements
• You must apply for admission yourself, at a public institution of your choice
• The qualification must be in line with your field of work
• You must study part time at a public tertiary institution
• You must complete the application form in BLOCK LETTERS, in your own handwriting
• If you are a continuing student, you must submit your November/December exam results to the department on or before 13 January

Fields of study

Programme 1: Office based employees (ND, B Tech/Advanced Diploma, Honours and Masters, depending on your level)

• Senior Management Service (Directors, Chief Directors and Deputy Director General): Leadership Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, Risk Management, Public Administration/Management, Strategic Project Management, Programme and Project Management, Coaching for Leadership Development, Making Performance my Responsibility, Deepening Evaluations in Government
• IT and systems: Information Systems, Information Technology (networking, security, ICT management, programming and engineering), Software Development, Network Security, Computer Networking, Financial Information Systems
• Human resources and employee relations: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Management of Training, OD ETDP, MBA with a concentration in Human Resources, BSc in Human Resource Development, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations, Employee Relations and Labour Law, Employee Wellness, Occupational Health and Safety
• Records and administration: Archives and Records Management; Archives, Records and Information Science; Information and Knowledge Management; Records Management; Office Management and Technology; Office Administration; Text Editing and Document Design
• Communication: Journalism, Events Management, Social Sciences, Graphic Design, Photography/Videography, Applied Communication, Public Relations
• Finance and audit: BCom Accounting, Accountancy, BBusSc in Finance with a Management Accounting specialisation, Financial Management, Economics, Internal Audit, Governance and Compliance, Corporate Governance
• Supply chain: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement Management, Asset Management, Inventory and Stores Management, Road Transport Management, Transport Economics, Facilities Management, Maintenance Management (General Workers may study from Higher Certificate NQF 5 up to Honours/Postgraduate Diploma NQF 8)
• Built environment: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Building Engineering, Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics, Construction Health and Safety, Construction Project Management, Property Management, Building Science, Architecture, Heritage Studies
• Learner and social support: Psychology, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Psychosocial Support, Educational Therapy and Learner Rehabilitation, Inclusive Education and Disability Support, Materials Development
• Youth and community: Youth Development Studies, Community Development
• Across most directorates: Public Management/Administration, Strategic Management, Monitoring and Evaluation

Programme 2: School based employees

• School Management Teams (Principals, Deputy Principals and Departmental Heads): Advanced Diploma, Honours and Masters in Leadership and Management or Financial Management
• Post Level 1 educators: Honours and Masters in teaching subjects or Maritime Studies
• Protected temporary and displaced educators: PGCE or BEd
• School admin clerks and general workers: B Tech/Advanced Diploma, Honours and Masters in Public Management/Administration, Records Management, Office Management and Technology, Financial Management, or a National Higher Certificate in Accountancy

Programme 4: School based employees (specialised areas)

• Same target groups and qualification levels as Programme 2, with these additional areas: Autism, Neurodevelopmental Studies, Braille, ICT Training, teaching subjects and Maritime Studies

Programme 5: ECD practitioners

• BEd, Honours and Masters in Foundation Phase

What the bursary covers

Not stated. The application form says recipients must repay “all monies paid on my behalf, by the Department, to the Institution” if they do not complete the course. This suggests the department pays the institution directly.

Required documents

Certified copies of:

• Proof of admission from the university
• Most recent academic record, with your qualification certificate
• Grade 12 certificate
• South African ID
• Proof of residence
• Proof of permanent employment from your Director or Principal