ETHEKWINI MUNICIPAL STUDENTS’ RELIEF FUND 2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR

ETHEKWINI MUNICIPAL STUDENTS’ RELIEF FUND- 2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR

ETHEKWINI Municipal invites qualifying applicants who are South African Citizens permanently residing in eThekwini Municipal Area and wish to commence or continue studying towards their first undergraduate studies in a public higher education institution in the 2026 academic year to apply for eThekwini Municipal Student Relief Fund.

This financial assistance is for a full-time study programme at a public higher education institution NOT PRIVATE and will be awarded based on academic performance. The financial assistance is mainly to assist with registration fees, the rate will be determined through the Municipal process.

People with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.

It is the student’s responsibility to apply for admission and get acceptance to a higher education institution. 

Students are encouraged to further apply for financial assistance from other funding sources as this funding will not cover the costs of studying.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION/DOCUMENTS

• A copy of a Matric certificate if you have completed your NSC (Matric) and have not studied in any higher education institution

• An academic record if you are currently studying at a higher education institution

• Proof of income/salary of both parent(s) and guardians (e.g., pay slip / letter from employer or sworn statement or tax return statement for self-employed parents or guardian (s).

• The income of parents combined and/or guardian is R160 000.00 and should there be 2 or more students in a household, the cut-off is R200 000.00

• Proof of unemployment if parents are unemployed from the Department of Labour

• Certified copy of your South African ID

• Parents or guardian (s) ID copies or death certificate (s) where applicable.

• Acceptance letter from the public higher education institution.

• Financial statement from a higher education institution

• Motivation from the applicant on why you should be considered for financial assistance.

• Proof of residence with the name of the applicant

HOW TO APPLY?

Applications must be submitted on-line by following the under mentioned registration process:

Step 1: Log onto www.durban.gov.za, click on e-Careers.

Step 2: Create a User Profile by clicking on Register.

Step 3: Once your profile has been created on the system, you will receive an email confirming that you have successfully registered. This email will contain your Username and Password which can be used to access e-Careers.

Step 4: Once logged in, you may conduct your job search and submit your application online.

Step 5: Complete the online application form accurately.

You can save your application and submit later or submit immediately.

Step 6: Once you have submitted an application, an email acknowledging your application will be sent to your inbox so ensure you have a valid e-mail address

Incomplete applications will not be considered.; applicants are encouraged to ensure all required documents are attached. The Municipal Sizakala offices and HR Center of excellence in Archie Gumede Road, Durban will be available to assist struggling applicants with the process of applying and uploading documents. .

Priority will be given to applicants who are underrepresented in terms of race, gender, and disability and to eThekwini residents.

Applicants who have not been contacted /notified within ten weeks from the closing date of this advert should consider their applications unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE: 12 FEBRUARY 2027

Enquiries:

Prince Mthembu : 031322 0413

Wendy Shabalala : 031 311 3924

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