Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)NoticesBargaining Council for the Motor Ferry IndustryExtension to non-parties of the Main Collective Agreement29. Study Grant Scheme |
| 29.1 | Employees wishing to study towards education higher than ABET level 4 (Grade 8/Std 6) will be eligible for the study grant scheme. On approval of an application for such a grant the employer concerned will pay up to 50% of the cost of the education fees for that particular year to the educational service provider. |
| 29.2 | The amount paid to the service provider will however be repayable to the respective employer by the employee if the employee is unsuccessful with the requirements for passing that year. |
| 29.3 | The same scheme will also be applicable for employees wishing to study towards a transport qualification through a Technikon or University or to a person with less than ABET 4 where that person wishes to study towards a relevant qualification such as a trade test as a diesel mechanic or trade school. |