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Mercedes-Benz SA Bursary Programme 2020

December 5, 2019

Get bursary support from one of the most popular vehicle brands by submitting an application and qualify for the Mercedes-Benz SA Bursary Programme for the 2020 academic year intake.

Mercedes-Benz, a division of Daimler AG, is an international German automotive marque and the maker of popular luxury vehicles, coaches, buses and trucks. The company’s head office is in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. In South Africa, there is the East London plant, which is one of the global manufacturers of the C-Class series.

The Eastern Cape facility manufactures the C-Class Saloon which is marketed for export to both right-hand and left-hand drive consumers. The Mercedes Benz facility in Centurion, Gauteng serves as the country headquarters and houses the support and marketing division. In addition, this where the Mercedes-Benz, Freight, Smart, FUSO and Western Star units are marketed and financed.

Mercedes-Benz SA Bursary Programme

The main objective of the Mercedes-Benz SA Bursary Programme is to determine exceptional Grade 12 and tertiary level students who would like to join the company’s talent pool. As beneficiaries will be able to enjoy the following:

Pursue tertiary education in a university of their choice
Tuition expenses, meals and book fees are covered
Vacation work at Mercedes-Benz, Centurion
Participate in Mercedes-Benz SA Graduate Development Programme after completing undergraduate studies

The bursary programme provides coverage to qualified students in the following areas of study:

Engineering
Information Technology or Computer Engineering
Finance or Accounting
Logistics, Supply Chain or Procurement
Human Resources
Legal, Compliance
Marketing
Corporate Affairs

Who should apply?

Applicants must meet the programme’s minimum requirements to be considered eligible to apply:

A Grade 12 learner and permanent resident of South Africa
Intending to study or currently pursuing the undergraduate studies (preferably 1st and 2nd-year students) mentioned earlier

What is the selection process?

The bursary is awarded based on the following selection criteria:

Grade 12 students must have obtained at least a grade average of 70% with Math and/or Physical Science (within engineering stream
Undergraduate students must have obtained a grade average of 65% during the first semester
The year-end grade results will be a factor during the selection process
A psychometric test may be given to shortlisted applicants

How do I apply?

Qualified applicants can apply by registering their profile on the company’s website. Click here to get started. Make sure to attach relevant supporting documents to your application.

Up to date CV in pdf format
For undergraduate students – recent full transcript of records from the tertiary institution
For Grade 12 students – certified true copy of Grade 12 results
A certified true copy of identification documents

Application Deadline?

The deadline for submission of applications is on 31 December 2020. Keep in mind that late or incomplete submissions, as well as applications sent via email, will not be accepted.

Contact Information

For further questions about the internship, call Mercedes-Benz SA at 0800 133 355.

View the Mercedes-Benz SA Bursary Programme advert by clicking on the link.

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BBD Software Development IT Bursary Programme 2020

October 16, 2019

BBD Software Development is now accepting applications for its Bursary Programme for 2020.

Established in 1984, BBD offers custom software development as well as application design solution services. The company’s IT expertise spans the finance, education, banking, insurance, telecommunications and the public sectors.

Headquartered in Johannesburg, BBD has offices in Cape Town, Pretoria, Cape Town, Pune (India), Bourgas (Bulgaria), London, Amsterdam and Porto in Portugal. This tech company currently employs more than 800 IT professionals.

BBD Software Development IT Bursary Programme

The BBD IT Bursary Programme is awarded to students who intend to pursue a career in software development. The courses covered by the bursary programme include:

Computer Science
Computer/Software Engineering
Information Technology
Informatics

Who should apply?

The ideal candidate must be able to meet these basic qualifications in order to be considered eligible to join the programme:

Must be a South African citizen with a valid ID
Planning to pursue or already pursuing any of the prescribed IT qualifications at a recognized South African university
Solid written and spoken English communication skills
Great passion for innovation

What is the selection process?

BBD’s selection committee puts greater weight on the following conditions:

Academic performance
Financial need

How do I apply?

Aspiring applicants will need to access BBD’s bursary application page and fill out an online application form.

But first, be sure to prepare the following documents for uploading during the application process:

Comprehensive and up to date CV
Copy of matric certificate
Full academic results
Copy of ID book

Click here to access the online application form.

Application Deadline?

Deadline for submission of applications is on 31 October 2019. Make sure to accomplish the application form completely and accurately.

Contact Information

Get in touch with BBD should you have any enquiries about the bursary programme.

Tel: 011 532 8300
Email: hr@bbd.co.za

FAQ

What is the coverage of the BBD IT Bursary Programme?
The bursary will contribute to cover the cost of university. Bursars are also given a monthly allowance to cover any other school costs incurred.
Can I submit my application via post or email?
No. The only way to apply is to access the application form online, fill it out completely, answer the questionnaire and attach all required documents.

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Investec SA: IT Scholarship Programme 2020

September 14, 2019

Investec South Africa is calling on interested parties to submit their applications and possibly qualify for its IT Bursary programme for the 2020 financial year.

Founded as a small financing and leasing company in 1972 in Johannesburg, Investtec in now a global company offering a number of financial products and services to its major markets in the UK and Europe, Asia-Pacific and Southern Africa.

Investec has about 8,200 employees worldwide and is an awardee of Global Brands Magazine’s Most Trusted Asset Management Brand, South Africa in 2016.

Investec South Africa IT Scholarship Programme 2020

Investec’s IT Scholarship Programme awards financial assistance to exceptional undergraduate and honours students pursuing IT or Technology related areas of study. The scholarship programme also offers beneficiaries to join the company, gaining experience from a tech company like Investec while studying.

An experienced mentor will be guiding the beneficiaries as they participate in Investec’s graduate and work readiness programmes by the time their qualification is completed.

Second year and honours students pursuing their qualification towards the following Bachelor degrees are eligible to apply:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Computer Engineering or Business Computing
Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems or Informatics
Bachelor of Business Science in Computer Science or Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Data Science
All related Engineering and IT degrees

Who should apply?

To qualify, applicants must meet the following minimum:

Must be an honours or second year student taking up any of the aforementioned courses
Amenable to take part in the company’s graduate programme
Must have obtained at least a 70% average in their year-end result
Creative, ambitious and academically talented
A South African citizen

View the Investec IT Scholarship Programme 2020 by clicking the link.

What is the selection process?

Candidate selection in this scholarship programme is based on merit and not financial incapacity to study.

How do I apply?

Accomplish the application completely and make sure all supporting documents listed below are attached accordingly:

Up to date CV
Matric certificate
Full university academic transcript
Clear copy of valid ID
Your most recent photograph

Click here to start the application process.

Application Deadline?

Deadline for submission of applications is on 30 September 2019.

Due to the high volume of applications, make sure to apply before the deadline. The programme does not accept late applications.

Contact Information

Should you have any further questions about the programme, get in touch with Investec via:

Email: ITScholarship@investec.co.za

Phone: +27 (0)11 286 9978

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Industrial Development Corporation SA Bursary 2019 – 2020

August 12, 2019

The Industrial Development Corporation, or IDC, is inviting suitably qualified parties who are interested applying for its Bursary Programmes for various areas of discipline. Read on for more details about this bursary opportunity.

The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa is an organization engaged in a variety of projects connected to capacity building, human resources development as well as human capital development. The main objective of the IDC is to resolve acute skills deficits in South Africa. In addition, it serves as a mechanism for recruiting and developing professional employees. Providing bursary support or study assistance to deserving and qualified students is one of such initiatives.

The Industrial Development Corporation SA Bursary Programme

The IDC Bursary Programme is available to students pursuing the qualification in the following fields of study:

Engineering
Computer Science
Agricultural Science
Business and Economics

Bursary support will cover the following school-related expenses:

Tuition fees and campus accommodation
Required textbooks
Board and lodging in a residence approved by the school
Meal allowance for beneficiaries staying in a self-catering residence

Career Options

The IDC Bursary Programme does not guarantee employment once a beneficiary completes his/her qualification.

Requirements or Eligibility

Selection of successful candidates will be based on the following criteria:

Applicants coming from rural areas are will be given preference
Must have at least a B aggregate symbol in Grade 12 Math and Science subjects
Applicants already pursuing university degrees must have obtained at least an average of C aggregate
Applicants in their second or third year of university or technological university studies will be screened based on their Grade 12 and most recent academic performance

Click here to view The Industrial Development Corporation Bursary Programme advert.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the programme’s minimum criteria will need to register an account on the IDC careers web page. Make sure to prepare the following documents for uploading during the application process:

Certified copies of this school year’s Grade 12 results along with Matric/NSC or most recent results
Copy of provisional university admission letter
Certified copy of South African ID
Must be pursuing full time studies at a recognized university
Applicants must be 25 or younger
Proof of income (e.g. parent’s or guardian’s payslip)
Copy of divorce certificate if parents are divorced

Click the link below to start registering your account:

https://protected.idc.co.za/BursaryPortal/