The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) invites qualifying TVET and CET lecturers to apply for the CETA-Funded Lecturer Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 08 December 2026 at 23:59
Bursary Location: South Africa
Number of Bursaries: 30
Target Group: TVET and CET lecturers
About the CETA Lecturer Bursary Programme
CETA is offering bursaries to lecturers currently employed at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges and Community Education and Training (CET) Colleges.
The bursary programme aims to strengthen the qualifications and professional skills of lecturers working in Construction, Civil Engineering and Built Environment faculties or departments.
A total of:
- 20 bursaries are available for TVET lecturers.
- 10 bursaries are available for CET lecturers.
The bursaries are intended to support studies beginning in the 2027 academic year and continuing until completion of the approved programme.
Fields of Study Covered
Eligible fields of study include:
- Advanced Diploma in Education.
- Honours Degree in Education with specialisation in Construction.
- Engineering.
- Built Environment studies.
- STEM-related qualifications.
- Construction-related postgraduate studies.
- Built Environment postgraduate studies.
- Masters studies.
- PhD studies.
Preference may be given to qualifications in areas such as:
- Civil Engineering.
- Electrical Engineering.
- Construction Management.
- Related construction and built environment disciplines.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be employed as a lecturer at a TVET or CET College.
- Work in a field aligned with CETA’s mandate.
- Preferably be pursuing a STEM or Construction/Built Environment-related qualification.
- Be a South African citizen or naturalised permanent resident.
- Be of working age.
- Have sufficient time before retirement to complete the number of years funded through the bursary.
- Be enrolled or accepted for studies commencing in the 2027 academic year.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Proof of current employment at a public TVET or CET College registered with DHET and CHE.
- Recently certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified ID copy must not be older than six months.
- Proof of registration or acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Proof of residence showing a physical, residential or postal address.
- Latest academic transcript or academic results.
Who Will Receive Preference?
CETA strongly encourages applications from:
- Rural communities.
- Township communities.
- Youth.
- Women.
- Persons with disabilities.
- Military veterans.
Applications are welcomed from all racial groups in South Africa.
Women and youth will be prioritised in the allocation of the TVET and CET Lecturer Bursaries.
Application Process
Applications will be assessed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to the availability of bursary funding.
Successful applicants will be required to sign a formal bursary agreement with CETA.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email.
TVET Lecturer Bursaries
Email: tvetbursaries@ceta.co.za
Email Subject: 2026TVETLecturerBursaries
Click here to apply for CETA TVET Lecturer Bursaries 2027
CET Lecturer Bursaries
Email: cetbursaries@ceta.co.za
Email Subject: 2026CETLecturerBursaries
Click here to apply for CETA CET Lecturer Bursaries 2027
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Applications will be assessed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Funding is subject to availability.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Successful candidates must sign a formal bursary agreement.
- CETA reserves the right to award or not award the bursaries.
- Applicants should ensure that all required supporting documents are included.
Closing Date
08 December 2026 at 23:59
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible because bursaries are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis.