The FP&M SETA Bursary Programme - 2016

1 The FP&M SETA Bursary Programme - 2016 To Support Needy Learners At Public Higher Education Institutions Universities, Universities of Technology and TVET Colleges Aligned to FP&M Sector ScopeThe FP&M SETA has identified as one of its strategic objectives the need to support learners who have registered for further studies at public higher education institutions in order to ensure that high level scarce skills needs are addressed by work-ready graduates from higher education FP&M SETA has allocated a Special Project Bursary Programme to assist and support deserving students studying FP&M sector related qualifications at public universities, universities of technology and TVET colleges in the Republic of South Of The ProgrammeBursaries for tertiary programmes offered at public higher education institutions are to be made available for the 2016 academic year for undergraduate (Degrees/Diplomas/ BTech or NATED / NCV Programmes ) and post-graduate programmes (including honours, masters and doctoral programmes) in the disciplines of publishing, science, engineering and technology as applicable to the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Scarce and Critical Skills priorities per the thirteen (13) subsectors.

2 Clothing, Footwear, Forestry, Furniture, General goods, Leather, Packaging, Printing, Print Media, Publishing, Pulp and Paper, Textiles, Wood Products, with preference being given to, but not limited, as indicated below: Qualifying BeneficiariesThe bursaries are available to unemployed learners to a maximum of R 50, 000 (VAT zero-rated) per annum per learner for undergraduates and postgraduates. In the case of individual applications Bursary payments to be made directly to the Bursary scheme is available to students registering for the current financial year (2016) and is restricted to having been accepted for a degree or diploma Programme that fall within the scope of the FP&M SETA scarce and critical qualify for the Bursary , students must be accepted/ registered at public Higher Education Institutions (Universities, Universities of Technology, TVET Colleges).

3 It is strictly for unemployed learners It covers tuition, books, accommodation, transport & meals where applicable The Bursary is for full time students at ant public South African higher Education Institution Students already funded by NSFAS, other donors & sponsors or the FP&M SETA do not qualify Students must have been accepted by their preferred higher education institution Preference will be given to disadvantaged students from rural areas and townshipsStudents must submit & complete an application form accompanied by the following documents: An updated CV (maximum two pages) Current contact details & certified proof of residence Certified copy of matric certificate or equivalent qualification Certified proof of parent/ guardian income Completed application formAll submissions must reach the FP&M SETA on or before the closing address any further enquiries to Ms Marjorie Dzimiri on the following contact note that all applications must be submitted in Original hard copies by Post or Courier to Ms Marjorie Dzimiri: Tel : (+27) 11 403 1700 (Ext 1719)Fax : (+27) 11 403 1718/19 Fax To Email : (+27) 86 577 2505E-Mail.

4 FP&M SETA Priority Skills as per the National Occupations in High Demand List 2015 and FP&M SETA PIVOTAL Skills List 2015/16 Sub-sector OFO CodeOccupationHigher Education ProgrammeClothing 683202 Apparel and Related Pattern MakerDiploma/Degree in Clothing Management and Fashion DesignTextiles 715302 Clothing, Textile and Leather Goods Production OperatorDiploma/Degree in Textiles TechnologyLeather715501 Leather Processing Machine OperatorDiploma/Degree: Leather TechnologyPrint Media 264202 Newspaper or Periodical EditorDiploma/Degree in Journalism/Media Studies/Communication and Media StudiesPrinting662212 Rotary Printing & Re-reeling Flexographic Machine TechnicianDiploma/Degree in Printing TechnologyPrinting216601 Graphic DesignerDiploma/Degree in Graphic designPrinting662204 Lithographic Printing TechnicianDiploma/Degree in Printing TechnologyForestry213203 Forestry ScientistDiploma/Degree in Nature Conservation/Forestry Science/Environmental ScienceForestry213302 Environmental ScientistDiploma/Degree in Nature Conservation/Forestry Science/Environmental ScienceWood Prod-ucts 682303 Wood MachinistDiploma/Degree in Wood Technology/Wood Sci-ence Pulp & Paper 313301 Chemical Plant ControllerDiploma/Degree in Pulp and Paper TechnologyGautengForum 1, 2nd Floor, Braampark Office Park,33 Hoofd Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Box 31276.

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