Cape Gate Holdings (Pty) Limited, part of the Cape Gate Group of Companies, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of steel, wire, and wire products. Based in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, Cape Gate has evolved from a small wire netting manufacturer into a major producer of wire and steel products.
The family-run company serves a variety of industries, including:
- Industry
- Agriculture
- Mining
- Civil Engineering and Construction
- Commerce
- Domestic and foreign markets
About the Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary Programme – Fields Covered
Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd is inviting students to apply for the Erwin Robert Balde Bursary Scheme for the 2025 academic year. This bursary will support studies towards a BCom (CA stream) degree up to the Honours level.
About the Erwin Robert Balde Bursary Programme – Expenses Covered, Vacation Work, Renewal & Selection
The bursary covers:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Book allowance
- One-off computer allowance
- Personal allowance
- Accommodation in residence and meals, or a living allowance
Students will also participate in paid vacation work at the company during the December and January holidays.
Bursaries are awarded for one year at a time and are renewable each year based on satisfactory academic performance.
Bursary recipients may be required to work for Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd after graduation. The duration of employment will match the length of the sponsorship at the tertiary institution, and candidates will be paid at market rates. This is at the sole discretion of the company.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not receive feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Eligibility Requirements for the Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary
To apply, you must meet these criteria:
- Be currently in Matric (2024) or have completed Matric
- Achieve a minimum of 70% in Mathematics in Matric
- Achieve a minimum overall average of 65% in Matric
- Plan to study full-time towards a BCom (CA stream) degree
- Be starting your 1st year of study in 2025
- Intend to study at a recognized and accredited University in South Africa
- Have proven financial need
- NOT be receiving any other financial assistance
How to Apply for the Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary
Download and complete the Erwin Robert Balde Bursary Application Form 2025 (.docx).
Application forms can also be collected from the Human Resource Development Department at Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd, Nobel Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, 1900.
Enter “busa.hlayiso.com” when asked how you heard about the Erwin Robert Balde Bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents with your application:
- Latest Matric exam results (certified copy)
- Proof of admission acceptance letter from the institution (on institution’s letterhead)
- Academic records and institution fee statement
- Brief statement explaining your reason for choosing the field of study/career
Submit your application via email to: [email protected] (use “ERB Bursary Scheme” as the email subject line).
Closing Date
31 January 2025 – apply before this date to be considered.
Contact the Bursary Provider
For any queries related to this bursary programme, contact Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd directly:
- Secretary: ERB Bursary Scheme
- Email: [email protected]