Closing Date – 31 May 2015
Bursaries are availablein the folowing fields:-
– Mining Engineering
– Electrical Engineering
– Mechanical Engineering
– B Com (Financial Management)
– Geology Discipline
Requirements:
– Engineering disciplines, candidate must obtain a minimum rating of 6 (70%-79%) in mathematics and science, 5 (60%-69) English and as per requirement of institutions.
– The candidate must obtain a minimum rating 5 (60%-69%) in Mathematics, Accounting and English to be considered in Finance.
– Successful candidates will be required to sign a service obligation with Xstrata Coal SA
The successful candidate must be in possession of a valid certificate of fitness or be fit enough to obtain one prior to the commencement of Bursary Award, as this is a requirement of the Mine’s Health and safety Act.
The Bursary include:
– Registration and Tuition fees
– Residence and Meals fees
– Prescribe textbook
– Personal allowance
– Payment of any compulsory excursions or seminar which may be required
– Laptop and Printer
– Paid vacation work
Selection:
– Selection is based on academic results and an interview with Glencore Ferro Alloys. Applicants from the local communities of our respective operations in an area will take preference.
Minimum requirements:
– Grade 12 applicants: A minimum of a C symbol in Maths, Science and English.
– 1st and 2nd year applicants: 100% pass rate in all subjects.
What the Bursary offers:
– Registration and tuition fees
– Accommodation and meals
– Prescribed textbooks
– A monthly allowance
– Paid vacation work
– A compulsory “work back” period – 1 year for every sponsored year
Forward your application to: bursary@glencore.co.za