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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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Sasria SOC Bursary Programme 2020

December 3, 2019

Sasria SOC is calling on qualified individuals to send in their application and possibly qualify for the company’s current Bursary Programme offering.

Established in 1979, Sasria SOC Ltd came to being at a time when political unrest reached its peak and no insurer offered asset coverage against riots and strikes. The government back then organized and funded a short-term insurance company that focused on political risk. In 1998, its mandate was extended to cover non-political perils including labor disturbances and strikes.

Today, Sasria SOC has evolved into a special risk, the short-term insurer covering individual clients in need of extraordinary coverage for their business and personal assets within the boundaries of South Africa. These include coverage from strikes, civil disobedience, public disorder, terrorism and riots.

Sasria SOC Bursary Programme

The bursary is awarded to students intending to pursue an undergraduate qualification in any of the following fields of study:

Commerce
Business Economics
Insurance
Investments and Finance
Accounting
BSc in Information Technology
Mathematics
Business Science
Bachelor in Information Technology

Who should apply?

The ideal applicant must be able to satisfy the minimum requirements listed below in order to be considered for the bursary programme:

A South African citizen
Will be pursuing any of the prescribed courses mentioned earlier
Applicants with a National Senior certificate must have acquired at least an eight point average

How do I apply?

To apply, qualified applicants will need to download the application form by clicking the link below:

Sasria Soc Ltd Bursary Programme 2020 application form

Fill out the form completely and accurately. Once done, attach the supporting documents and email it to:

csi@sasria.co.za

or send it via post to:

Sasria SOC Limited
CSI Department
P.O. Box 653367
Benmore 2010

Application Deadline?

Deadline for submission of applications is on 13 December 2019

Contact Information

For more information about the bursary programme, call Sasria directly at 011 214 0800.

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Vhembe District Municipality Bursary Programme 2020

November 6, 2019

The Vhembe District Municipality is calling on qualified individuals who are interested in applying for its Executive Mayor’s Bursary Fund programme for the 2020 academic year.

A district of Limpopo province, Vhembe is in the northernmost region of the country. Originally settled by the now-expired Khoisan tribespeople, it was later on inhabited by the Venda people who now makes up the majority of the district’s population.

Vhembe District Municipality Executive Mayor’s Bursary Fund

The district’s Executive Mayor’s Bursary Fund programme is awarded to students who are from previously disadvantaged communities and are pursuing, or planning to pursue various fields of studies recognized by the Vhembe District Municipality.

For the 2020 academic year, the bursary is offered to undergraduate students pursuing either a National Diploma or Bachelor of Science qualification in any of the fields of study listed below:

Bachelor in Administration
Environmental, Waste and Disaster Management
Regional and Town Planning
Hydrology and Water Management
Civil, Mining, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering
B Financial Accounting
Finance
BCom Accounting or Auditing
Business Management
Economics
Agriculture
Tourism
Information Technology

Who should apply?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

A resident of Vhembe District Municipality
Must be from a disadvantaged background
Currently in matric or tertiary education institution
Planning to study or already pursuing any of the prescribed courses in any tertiary education institution in Vhembe

How do I apply?

Download the application form below:

Vhembe Municipality Executive Mayor’s Bursary Fund 2020 application form

The following supporting documents will need to be submitted along with your application:

Certified copy of Grade 12 results (month of June)
For undergraduate students, certified copy of transcript of grades
Proof/affidavit of unemployment from parents
Certified copy of South African ID and birth certificate of applicant and parents
Reference letter from school principal (Grade 12 students)
Proof of Vhembe residence coming from Civic, SANCO or Head Man

All applications are to be sent by post to:

The Municipal Manager
Private Bag x5006
Thohoyndou

Application Deadline?

Deadline for submission of applications is on 29 November 2019. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. If you do not receive feedback three months beyond the deadline.

Contact Information

For other enquiries, call the Executive Mayor’s office at (015) 960 2008/2012 during office hours.

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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.