The Cape Gate funding is a fully funded bursary opportunity aimed at South African students who want to study Chartered Accountancy, with the Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary offering full financial support for the 2027 academic year.
Introduction to the Company
Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd is a leading South African manufacturer and distributor of steel, wire, and wire-based products.
The company operates from Vanderbijlpark in Gauteng and supplies industries such as mining, agriculture, construction, and engineering.
It has grown into a major industrial player while also investing in education and skills development in South Africa.
Purpose of the Bursary
The Erwin Robert Balde Bursary was created to support students who want to become Chartered Accountants.
It focuses on helping academically strong students who do not have the financial means to study further.
The programme also helps Cape Gate develop future professionals who may contribute to the company after graduation.
Type of Bursary Offered
This is a full-cost bursary awarded to first-year university students studying towards a BCom in Chartered Accounting.
The bursary supports students from first year up to Honours level, depending on academic performance.
It also includes a work-back agreement where graduates may be required to work for the company for the same number of years they were funded.
What the Bursary Covers
The bursary provides comprehensive financial support so students can focus fully on their studies.
It covers:
- Full tuition and registration fees
- University residence with meals or a living allowance
- Prescribed textbooks
- Personal allowance for daily expenses
- A once-off laptop or computer allowance
Students also gain paid vacation work experience during holidays.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet strict requirements before applying.
You must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have completed Matric with at least 65 percent average
- Have at least 70 percent in Mathematics
- Plan to study full-time towards a BCom in Chartered Accounting
- Be accepted at a recognised South African university
- Show financial need
- Not be receiving any other bursary funding
Preferred Candidate Profile
Cape Gate looks for students who are academically strong and committed to the accounting profession.
They prefer candidates who show discipline, consistency, and a clear career goal in Chartered Accountancy.
Students must also be willing to complete vacation work and possibly work for the company after graduating.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents with their application:
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Final Matric results
- Proof of university acceptance
- University fee statement
Missing documents may result in disqualification.
Application Timeline and Deadline
Applications usually open in December each year. The closing date is typically 31 January of the following year.
Late applications are not accepted, so early submission is important.
How to Apply
Applicants must request and complete the official application form from Cape Gate.
You can start by following these steps:
- Request the ERB bursary application form via email
- Complete the form carefully
- Attach all required documents
- Email your application to: ERB2026@capegate.co.za
Use the subject line “ERB Bursary Scheme” when submitting your application.
Contact Details
For enquiries about the bursary, you can contact Cape Gate directly:
- Email: ERB2025@capegate.co.za
- Email for applications: ERB2026@capegate.co.za
- Website
These contact details can be used to request application forms or ask questions about the bursary process.
