The City of Joburg approved a youth development policy and strategy and through this policy it aims to capacitate communities with better resourced youth and develop the skills of young people. In support of this EMS is offering 30 bursaries to young Johannesburg citizens, who permanently reside within the City, to pursue full time undergraduate studies in one of the following fields:

National Diploma: Fire Technology (3 years) – Tshwane University of Technology
Bachelors Degree: Emergency Medical Care (4years) – University of Johannesburg
Criteria for selection

Good academic merit; minimum D Symbol in Maths ,Science
Applicants are expected to study at one of the 2 chosen institutions
Be a South African Citizen between the ages of 17-25 years
Physically fit
Financially needy-combined household salary Of less than R 15 000
It is the students responsibility to seek admission with a tertiary institution.
The Bursary covers tuition and registration fees, prescribed books and or/study material.



CVs must be accompanied by Certified copies of the following:

Most recent academic record
South African identity Document
Proof of residency in Johannesburg (statement of water and lights, rates and Taxes)
Proof of household income/affidavit.
Closing date is 15 November 2015

How to apply

Applications can be Hand delivered to the following Fire Stations: Florida Park, ivory Park, Dube, Diepsloot, Berea, Jabulani, Eldorado Park, Orange Farm, Alexandra Or Public Safety Headquarters (Martindale), Braamfontein Metro Center Or email lufunomap@joburg.org.za

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. For enquiries call 011 222 8081