Human Resources Bursaries

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.