We are student
Success Specialists

Let’s take the first step together and help you invest in our country’s future.
We are here every step of the way.

Years since inception Happy Client Partners Current Sponsored Students Through-put rate

One Step Ahead

Why We Are The Best

For more than 2 decades we have been able to provide our client partners with a range of expert services which include: recruitment,
development, management, and administration of student funding.

In the process of doing so, we have maximized the graduation and
employment rates of all our students.

Explore What We Are Doing Better

With more than 80 years of collective experience, we are seasoned professionals with a passion for youth development and a mission to increase the number of graduates entering the workforce.

Corporate Bursaries

Awarded by companies who are aiming to attract potential skilled employees.

Government Bursaries

Awarded with the objective of increasing the number of graduates in the scarce skills disciplines.

Employee & Dependent Bursaries

Awarded to employees or their dependents as a tax benefit or upskilling opportunity.

B-BBEE & CSI Bursaries

Awarded with the objective of meeting skills development goals as well as maintaining B-BBEE status.

Learn More About Our Team

Meet The Directors

John Legoete

Managing Director

Monique Adams

Paul Vuma

three step Application Process

From Student Journey to Graduate Success

We have a secure application platform for students to apply for all our available funding opportunities.

01

Register A Bursar Profile

A mobile phone, an email address, and an internet connection are all you need to get started.

02

Login to Complete Your Profile

Once you are logged in you can upload all your required documents.

03

Track Your Application Satus

Get notified as a candidate at every step of the recruitment process.

Student support is at our core

We have invested in digital technology that enables us to support students both “on” and “offline”. All our platforms combine high-tech and human touch for success.

What People Say About Us

Client Testimonials

I am writing this to recommend to you the excellent services of Career Wise Bursary Services, Career Wise has managed Thungela Resource’s (formerly Anglo-American Coal South Africa) bursaries for 21 years, during which time we have always received an exemplary service. Career Wise also manages our Community Scholarship Scheme which provides bursary opportunities to our community to study further in their preferred fields, this is made up of mainly non-mining related studies, this scholarship has no pay back or work obligation and forms part of our CSI initiative.

Stephanie Johnson Talent Acquisition Manager

In 2019 Career Wise was awarded a contract to manage the bursary program for Kumba Iron Ore. They have done an exceptional work in managing our young talent bursar pool with personalised support to the students during the challenging times of COVID-19. During 2020 they went far and beyond to assist the students by providing resilience classes for students to cope better with the emotional stress caused by the pandemic and online learning. Career Wise offers top-notch quality service and rates top across the board; we are always pleased with their work.

Dr James Ramkau Manager: Talent & Sourcing

Career Wise manages our Bursary Scheme and Study Assistance program. In terms of the Bursary Scheme, they provide: recruitment; payment of tuition fees & accommodation; book allowances; coordinate visits to students and reporting as required. With the Student Assistance, they provide: payment of tuition fees & books; arrange for travel and accommodation; reporting as required.