Glencore: Bursary / Scholarship Programme 2015 / 2016

Bursaries are available for the Mining Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, B Com (Financial Management) and 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

 

How To Apply

Forward your application to: [email protected]

Closing Date: 31 May 2015