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DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR
 
COMPENSATION FUND BURSARY 
 
INJURED WORKERS’ AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BURSARY AWARD FOR 2020 
 
Are you an injured worker who cannot return to current work due to injuries sustained at work? 
 
Are you an unemployed Compensation Fund pensioner who suffered occupational injuries as a result acquired disability and wishes to improve skills to return to work or be economically active? 
 
Are you a Person with Disabilities willing to further your studies at TVET, CET or HEI ? 
 
 
The Compensation Fund is inviting unemployed workers who suffered occupational injuries or diseases and registered as beneficiaries with the Fund (CF Pensioners) and Persons with Disabilities to apply for Vocational Rehabilitation bursary Scheme. The applicants must have been accepted at a recognised Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) public colleges, Community Education and Training (CET) or Higher Education Institution (HEI). 
 
Eligibility requirements:  First-year students in 2020  Fully completed application form  Compensation Fund pension number where applicable Proof of residence  Certified copies of Identity card /book  Copy of your highest school grade or qualification  Proof of acceptance / preliminary acceptance from recognised training institutions. Certification and verification of disability by a Health Care Professional or Disability Support Office. 
 
 
Preference will be given to applicants who excel in their studies and/or demonstrate potential  If you do not receive a response from the Department by the end of January 2020, consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
What the bursary covers:  Tuition fees, Prescribed Study Material, Monthly Stipend and Accommodation where applicable.  The award is renewable every year depending on the availability of funds and academic performance of students. 
 
The closing date for submission of applications is on the 29th November 2019. 
(no late applications will be accepted) 
 
How to apply for this opportunity: Download and complete the Injured Worker’s Bursary Scheme Application Form 2019/2020 from the website www.labour.gov.za  or visit your nearest Provincial Office or Labour Centres for the application forms. You can also contact the Vocational Rehabilitation office for assistance on 012 319 9264. Make sure that you also acquire proof of acceptance or preliminary acceptance from a recognised training institution. 
 
Submit a fully completed and signed application form along with the following documents: Certified copy of Identity Document/Smart Card, Copy of your highest school grade or qualification, Proof of residence (not older than more than three months), Acceptance letter from the institution, Study Fee Quotations, Invoice and Certification and verification of disability by a Health Care Professional or Disability Support Office. 



Submit your application via post: 
The Director 
Directorate: Vocational Rehabilitation 
Department of Employment and Labour 
Compensation Fund 
Private bag x 955 
Pretoria
0001
 
For enquiries related to this bursary programme, please contact:
 
Official: Ms Vivi Khoza
Cluster: GP, KZN, FS, LP, MP
Contact number: 012 406 5709/ 066 305 7827
 
Official: Mr Ntsodi Mafa
Cluster: GP, KZN, FS, LP, MP
Contact number: 012 319 9264/ 066 056 3720
 
Official: Mr Vumile Mofana
Cluster: EC, WC, NC, NW, GP
Contact number: 012 406 5708/ 071 613 1828
 
Official: Mr Luyolo Fani
Cluster: EC, WC, NC, NW, GP
Contact number: 012 319 9264/ 082 886 9452