If you’re looking to apply for the Bursary opportunity, we’d like to remind you that it’s open only to people who qualify.

The Compensation Fund is a government provided program that helps people who have been injured or become sick due to COID injuries or diseases and are unable to work because of that illness. The fund provides financial assistance to help cover living expenses while they recuperate from their illness—it’s not meant as a way of getting jobs when you’re able to work again.

We want to make sure all applicants are treated fairly and given every opportunity possible.

What does the Bursary cover?

The bursary covers the following:

• Tuition fees, prescribed learning material,
• monthly stipend and accommodation will be determined based on the institution you choose.

It is important to note that the award is renewable every year – for the duration of the study program enrolled – depending on the availability of funds and the academic performance of successful applicants.

Who can apply?

• Unemployed persons who have acquired permanent disablement due to occupational injuries / diseases, dependants of COID persons with disabilities/ COID / dependants of fatally injured workers
• South African citizens.
• Fully completed application form
• Proof of residence
• Claim number
• Certified copies of Identity document of the applicant, parent(s) or guardians’ Identity document / death certificate (COID Persons with Disabilities)
• Grade 12 June results/ highest school grade or qualification
• Proof of acceptance from public Post School Education and Training (PSET)
• Students must be enrolled to study on a full-time basis, and only under exceptional circumstances students with disabilities shall be allowed to study part-time
• Proof of unemployment letter from Department of Employment and Labour / or Affidavit
• Certification and verification of physical disability by a Health Care Professional or Disability Support Office / WCL forms (Final medical report)
• Applicants may be subjected to a psychometric assessment

How to apply?

Download and complete the respective bursary application form with a full list of the study fields to be funded from the website www.labour.gov.za or visit your nearest Provincial Labour Centre for the application form. Unemployed Persons who have acquired permanent disablement due to occupational injuries/diseases are not restricted to the qualifications.

Who to contact for clarity?

Mr Fani on 012 319 9264/ 012 319 5774 or email to cfexternalbursaries@labour. gov.za, WhatsApp to 082 937 2062. In addition, COID Persons with Disabilities (Injured Workers) struggling to gain access to the training institutions due to the level of education and other barriers can contact our offices for advice / further assistance / organised Vocational Training.

The following officials can be reached:

Mr Mashubuku on (012) 319 9264 [LP, NW, MP, GP, NC] Mr Chakalane on (012) 319 9124 [FS, KZN, WC, EC, GP].

How to submit your application?

Post Office/ Courier: The Sub-Directorate: Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Employment and Labour, Compensation Fund, Private Bag x955, Pretoria, 0001

Hand deliver: at 167 Thabo Sehume and Madiba Street, Delta Heights Building.
Email: CFexternalbursaries@labour.gov.za

Closing date

The bursary is open throughout the 2022/2023 financial year. However, applicants are encouraged to send their 2023 Academic Year applications on/ before 31 March 2023.