MISA Technical Bursary Scheme Advert For 2026 Academic Year at Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA)

The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) is a government component, accountable to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), established in terms of Section 7(s) (c) Schedule 3 of the Public Service Act of 1994 (as amended). One of the primary functions of MISA is to contribute towards building the technical capacity of municipalities to undertake efficient infrastructure planning, delivery, operations, and maintenance. MISA strives for excellence in developing a pipeline of Built Environment professionals in Local Government and is hereby inviting applications for bursaries from interested individuals who wish to undertake
undergraduate academic studies in the following fields:

Discipline/Study Field                        

• Civil Engineering                                       
• Electrical Engineering                                 
• Project and ConstructionManagement / studies    
• Urban and Regional Planning / Town and Regional Planning                                                                                   
• Environmental Management                                 

Whilst the opportunity is not exclusively limited to individuals from previously disadvantaged communities, MISA will give preference to qualifying candidates from rural areas as well as households with a combined total annual household income of less than R600 000. MISA is an equal opportunity employer, therefore, people with disability, youth from previously disadvantaged are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria:

• South African ID document (certified copy)
• Matric /Grade 12 (certified copy)
• Most academic records, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Last year’s academic tertiary results if a continuing student (certified copy)
• Proof of registration (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of residence and enrolment form, if already studying (on institution’s letterhead)
• Total annual household income of less than R600 000 (submit affidavit by parent(s) or guardian(s) and or proof of parents’ income (pay slips) or Affidavit of unemployed parents.
• Your financial record/statement of your account by your institution of higher learning.