KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Human Settlements Bursary Application for 2026/2027
Detailed guide on KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Human Settlements Bursary Application 2026/2027. Are you a dedicated South African student passionate about shaping sustainable communities and improving lives through housing development? The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements Bursary 2026/2027 is now open, offering valuable financial support to learners who wish to pursue studies aligned with South Africa’s human settlements and built environment sectors. This bursary is part of the department’s ongoing mission to develop skilled professionals who can help deliver quality housing, promote spatial transformation, and strengthen service delivery across the province.
The KZN Department of Human Settlements Bursary Programme aims to assist deserving students who face financial barriers to furthering their education in critical fields. Supported study areas often include construction studies, civil engineering, town and regional planning, quantity surveying, architecture, housing development, and other disciplines essential to creating inclusive and sustainable human settlements.
By applying for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements Bursary 2026/2027, students gain the opportunity to access funding for tuition, accommodation, books, and in some cases, practical training that prepares them for impactful careers within government and the built environment sector.
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Continue reading for full details on eligibility requirements, qualifying fields of study, application guidelines, and closing dates for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements Bursary.
About KZN Department of Human Settlements
The Department of Human Settlements, formerly known as the Department of Housing is a key arm of the South African government responsible for housing delivery and urban development.
Each provincial Human Settlements department carries the constitutional mandate that “everyone has the right to have access to adequate housing.” Through various programmes, the KZN department works to uplift vulnerable communities by ensuring safe, sustainable, and dignified living environments for residents across the province.
About the KZN Department of Human Settlements Bursary 2026
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements invites qualified applicants to apply for its bursary programme for the 2026 academic year.
Field Covered:
Construction Management
The bursary is open exclusively to KwaZulu-Natal residents pursuing or planning to pursue studies in this critical built-environment discipline.
Eligibility Requirements for KZN Department of Human Settlements Bursary Application 2026/2027
To be considered for the KZN Department of Human Settlements Bursary 2026, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Must be 18–35 years old
- Must be a permanent resident of KwaZulu-Natal
- Must come from a previously disadvantaged background or vulnerable group
- Must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- Must be studying or intending to study Construction Management
- Must be accepted or provisionally accepted at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution, or possess a CAO receipt
- Must have a strong academic record
Failure to meet all criteria may result in automatic disqualification.
How to Apply for the KZN Department of Human Settlements Bursary 2026/2027
Step 1: Download and Complete the Application Form
Download the official KZN Department of Human Settlements Bursary Application Form 2026 (PDF). Click here to download the pdf.
Step 2: Submit the Required Supporting Documents
Attach certified copies of the following documents:
- South African ID document
- Grade 11 final results and Matric mid-year results (if currently in Matric)
- Matric certificate (if completed)
- Full academic record (if already at tertiary level)
- Proof of acceptance/registration from a tertiary institution
- Motivational letter supporting your application
- Parents/guardians ID documents or death certificates
- Parents/guardians proof of household income:
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- Payslips (if employed)
- Proof of unemployment from the Department of Labour (if unemployed)
- Proof of SASSA grants
- Bank statement (not older than 3 months)
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Proof of residence in KZN (letter from local leadership/councillor or utility bill + SAPS affidavit)
Note: Incomplete applications or missing documents may result in disqualification.
Where to Submit Your Application
Option 1 – Hand Delivery
Physical Address:
The Department of Human Settlements
14th Floor, Eagle Building
353–363 Dr Pixley KaSeme Street
Durban, 4000
Attention: Mrs V. Reddy – Director: Organisational Development
Option 2 – Post
The Department of Human Settlements
Human Resource Development
Private Bag X54367
Durban, 4000
Closing Date for KZN Department of Human Settlements Bursary Application 2026/2027
Application Deadline: 15 November
Applications submitted after this date will NOT be accepted. Ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.
Contact Information of KZN Department of Human Settlements
For queries regarding the bursary programme, contact:
- Ms M. Phama – 031 336 5300 / 031 336 5195
- Ms X. Bhengu – 031 336 5300 / 031 336 5380
- Ms T. Hlope – 031 319 3700
