Human Resources Bursaries

Canyon Coal Engineering Bursary Programme 2020

January 2, 2020

Canyon Coal is calling on qualified individuals who would be interested in sending their application and join its Engineering Bursary Programme applicable for the 2020 academic year.

As a coal exploration, mining and processing group, Canyon Coal, (or just Canyon) operates a number of processing plants and collieries in the Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces. In addition, the company also heads different exploration projects within South Africa.

Canyon’s operations currently include the Khanye, Hakhano, Ukufisa and Phalanndwa Collieries. The Hakhano Colliery produces export-grade bituminous coal in Middleburg, Mpumalanga, as well as Phalanndawa Colliery (in Delmas) which produces bituminous coal for local consumption. The Ukufisa and Khanye Colliery, both in Gauteng, also produce bituminous products for the local and export market.

Through the years, Canyon has expanded its operations by way of various acquisitions and equitable partnerships in order to acquire strategic resources to boost its existing operations while establishing new ones.

Canyon Coal Engineering Bursary Programme

The Canyon Coal Bursary Programme is awarded to students currently pursuing or planning on pursuing tertiary level education within the mining industry. Bursary support is available to qualified students pursuing any of the fields of study below:

BSc in Analytical Chemistry
BSc in Electrical Engineering
BSc in Geology
BSc in Mechanical Engineering
Environmental Management
Finance
Human Resources

The bursary will cover school-related expenses such as:

Tuition fees
Prescribed books
Accommodations

Who should apply?

An applicant is considered eligible for bursary support only if he/she meets these minimum requirements.

A citizen of South Africa (or naturalized) and residing in any of surrounding cities within the mining areas listed above
Finished matric
Already registered or taking up a prescribed course at a recognized tertiary education institution (with Council for Higher Education accreditation)
Obtained a 65% grade average in all completed subjects/courses
Financially constrained to complete studies
Comes from a previously disadvantaged background
Female applicants, as well as persons living with disabilities, will be given preference

What is the selection process?

The Human Resources Manager will receive and review the applications
Selection of potential bursars is conducted by the Human Resources Manager and will be then be forwarded to the Bursary Committee for approval
The bursary is awarded based on academic merit
The successful candidates will be contacted and will receive a copy of the approval.

How do I apply?

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are to download the bursary application form, accomplish it completely and accurately. Completed application forms, along with all required supporting documents, will be sent via email to cv@canyoncoal.com. Your email subject line must read “Canyon Coal Bursary Application – Your full name”.

Here is a list of the supporting documents (certified copies, when applicable):

ID documents of both applicant and financial sponsors i.e. parents/guardians
Final results of June examinations
Final results of December examinations
For applicants with employed parents/guardians, an official company letter stating their income or most recent payslip no older than six months
Applicants with parents/guardians who are not currently employed must send official confirmation of temporary income

Download the Canyon Coal Bursary Programme 2020 application form by clicking the link.

Application Deadline?

The deadline for submission of applications is on 1 February 2020. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Contact Information

For more information about this bursary opportunity, get in touch with Canyon Coal by calling:

Nomfundo Mkhwebani
Tel: 0111 786 7996
Email: n.mkhwebani@canyoncoal.com

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Cape Agulhas Bursary Programmes 2020

December 16, 2019

The municpality of Cape Agulhas is calling on deserving and qualified students looking for bursary support to send in their applications to qualify for its Bursary Programme applicable on the 2020 academic year.

Named after the southern tip of the African continent, Cape Agulhas is a predominantly Afrikaans speaking city in Western Cape. Cape Agulhas reported a population of 33,036 in 2011 and with land area covering 3,467 square kilometers. Its seat of government and largest town is Bredasdorp with a population of 15,524 (2011 census).

Cape Agulhas Bursary Programmes 2020

The Cape Agulhas Bursary Programme is offered annually to financially constrained but academically performing students pursuing or intending to pursue the following fields of study:

Civil Engineering
Town and Regional Planning
Financial Management
Tourism
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Services
Human Resources
ICT
Environmental Management
Community Development
Community Safety
Business Development
Arts and Culture
Public Administration
Legal Studies
Architecture
Marine Biology

Who should apply?

Applicants must meet the programme’s eligibility requirements in order to qualify for consideration:

Must be studying or will study any of the fields of study mentioned earlier
A resident of Cape Agulhas
Household income must not be higher than R20 000 per month
Excellent academic standing

How do I apply?

All applications must include the following supporting documents:

Letter of motivation
Certified true copy of South African ID
Certificate of registration (original copy) showing the area of study and subjects to be taken
Municipal account or any relevant document to serve as proof of Cape Agulhas residence
Certified copy of Grade 12 results or certified true copies of current progress reports
Proof of household income
Previous beneficiaries may re-apply for bursary support

All applications are required to be submitted as sealed and marked accordingly as “Bursary application”. Along with the supporting documents, applications must be hand-delivered to:

Cape Agulhas Municipal Office
1 Dirkie Uys Street
Bredasdorp

Application Deadline?

Deadline for submission of applications is 20 December 2019, no later than 4 PM. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

Contact Information

For additional enquiries about the bursary programme, get in touch with:

Mrs. Lauren May or Mrs. Zoe Feni-Bandla
Tel. no: 028 425 55 00

Click the link to view the Cape Agulhas Bursary Programme 2020 advert.

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GWK – Ben Scholtz Bursary Programme 2019

August 19, 2019

GWK is inviting qualified and interested parties to send in their application to qualify for its Bursary Programme for 2019.

GWK is one of the leading and most comprehensively diverse agricultural businesses in South Africa. It is a privately held company that pioneers in the agricultural and food value chain industry and heavily involved in providing a complete suite of agricultural solutions to farmers.

In addition, GWK also develops national and international markets for its producers, handling their produce trading and establishing viable trading channels for these products. The company is also involved in marketing its own food products.

GWK – Ben Scholtz Bursary Programme

As part of the company’s goal to further grow and develop the agricultural sector, it offers the Ben Scholtz Bursary Programme to qualified people who would like to pursue careers within the industry and are available in GWK. Some of these allied careers include the following:

Logistics
Procurement, cultivation,
Safex product trading
Procurement
Irrigation and mechanics
Insurance
Research and development
Livestock agents, marketers, auctioneers and adisors
Human resource management
Administration
Finance and accounting

The GWK – Ben Scholtz Bursary Programme will cover registration, book and class fees. It is open to students who are studying to qualify for careers that are available at GWK.

Career Options

Bursars who finish their qualification will be given priority in vacant positions within GWK.

Requirements or Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

Must have completed matric qualification
Good academic record
A South African citizen
Planning to study or is already studying any of the courses mentioned earlier
Must be studying at a university or tertiary level education recognized by GWK

Click the link to view the GWK – Ben Scholtz Bursary Programme advert.

How to Apply

Think you meet the prescribed minimum requisites? Simply click the link below to apply online via GWK’s recruitment portal:

https://www.gwk.co.za/Bursary

Opening and Closing Dates

Deadline for submission of applications is on 31 August 2019.

Contact Information

For further questions about the bursary programme, use the following contact details:

Tel: +27 53 298 8200

Email: emailus@gwk.co.za

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Petra Diamonds Bursary Programme

November 25, 2018

Petra Diamonds is one of the leading independent diamond producers in Africa, and as of 2012, it operates five of the most productive diamonds mines historically. Among these mines is the Cullinan Diamond Mine in Gauteng,where the largest rough and polished diamond in the world was produced. In line with its goal of having continuous access to a diverse pool of bright talents, the company launched the Petra Diamonds Bursary rogramme.

Petra Diamonds Bursary Programme

In its continued commitment to the growth and development of South Africa’s skilled work force, Petra offers great opportunities for underprivileged and talented South African students. Through this initiative, qualified students can acquire skills and qualifications, specifically in the mining industry while becoming empowered and contributing South Aftrican citizens.

Petra Diamonds provides both vocational work experience and bursaries in the following fields of studies:

Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgy and Mining Engineering
Geology
Environmental Management
Financial Management
Human Resources Management
Environmental Management

The bursary programme covers all school-related expenditures including but not limited to:

full tuition expenses
yearly cash and travel allowance
food and lodging (or equivalent cash allowance)
life skills training

Career Options

While bursars are required to work at Petra for a specific number of years, the possibility of permanent employment will be dependent on the current requirements of the company and further satisfaction of employment requirements.

Requirements or Eligibility

Applications that meet the following minimum programme requirements will be shortlisted:

Acceptance to a prescribed course in a recognised univerity
Obtained an admission score of 35 for Engineering students; admission score of 31 for students in other courses
Medically fit to work in a mining operation including below ground work environments
Current university students must be studying in a recognised university
Must be able to successfully complete a panel interview
Amenable to moving to rural areas where mining is usually present
Must have no criminal record
Applicants residing near local mining facilities will have an advantage

How to Apply

If you meet the basic requisites of the programme, read on to know how the application process goes and what to expect.

Career Wise manages Petra’s bursary programme. They will be the one to receive, review, and shortlist the applications. They will then submit the list to Petra for the final selection process.

Get started with the application process by heading to the Career Wise website and registering an account. Click on the below link to get there:

https://careerwise.co.za/applications/registrations/

You will be asked to upload a copy of your most current photo

Make sure to select Petra Diamonds on the “Company Preference” dropdown box and before submitting the registration form.

Opening and Closing Dates

Career Wise is accepting applications all throughout the year. While it may be possible that Petra is no longer taking applications at the time of viewing, Career Wise may keep your application on file as reference for any immediate openings you qualify for.