One of South Africa’s mining giants, Gold Fields, is inviting South African students and prospective students to apply for funding by its bursary scheme.
A limited number of bursaries are awarded each year to selected candidates to study for a bachelor’s degree at a South African university OR a national diploma at a South African Technikon (University of Technology). The intention of the scheme is to provide the Gold Fields Limited Group with high-calibre graduates who wish to make their career in one of its companies.
Bursary requirements:
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University |
University of Technology/ Technikon |
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Candidates must be: · South African citizens and under or turning the age of 21 during their first year of study (applicants for first year of undergraduate study) and under or turning (or have been under the age of, or turned) the age of 23 during their second year of study (applicants for second and subsequent years of undergraduate study) · studying or intending to study full-time towards a degree at a recognised South African university that is acceptable to GFL · able to provide proof of their academic results for grade 11 and progress in grade 12 or alternatively be in possession of a grade 12 exemption certificate with acceptable symbols or tertiary results · intending to study for a bachelor’s degree full-time commencing in the year after the application is made · accepted by the university for the degree course as recorded on the bursary application form
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Candidates must: ·beSouth African citizens and under or turning the age of 21 during their first year of study (applicants for first year of underdiplomate study) and under or turning (or have been under the age of, or turned) the age of 23 during their second year of study (applicants for second and subsequent years of underdiplomate study) · be studying or intending to study full-time towards a national qualification at a recognised South African institute of technology that is acceptable to GFL · be able to provide proof of their academic results for grade 11 and progress in grade 12(National Senior Certificate) or alternatively be in possession of a grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) exemption certificate with Mathematics and Physical Science with an achievement level of 6 or, under the old Matriculation System, with Mathematics and Physical Science HG D or SG C symbols or tertiary results · be in possession of a Medical Certificate of Fitness or be fit enough to obtain one · be accepted by the institute of technology for the diploma course as recorded on the bursary application form
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Study fields
A number of study fields relevant Gold Fields’ operational areas will be considered for the bursary. All fields listed below will be considered for undergraduate and underdiplomate qualifications only; except for the Geology field which will be considered ONLY for Honours degree studies.
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University |
University of Technology/ Technikon |
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BSc Mining Engineering BSc Mechanical Engineering BSc Electrical Engineering BSc Metallurgical Engineering BSc Geology Honours * BSc Chemical Engineering Finance
* In the geology discipline, bursaries are not considered for undergraduate studies only. |
bursaries will only currently be considered for the following diplomas:
The scheme is only offered for a National Diploma or National Technical Diploma qualification (where applicable).
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SELECTION PROCEDURE
(1) Application forms are sent out between February and May of each year. Forms will be sent to those applicants intending to study or already studying in a field related to the Group’s projected manpower requirements (see above).
The closing date for applications is 30 June. Late applications will not be considered.
(2) Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in June and will be required to undergo psychometric testing as well as a panel interview. In addition, all candidates are required to undergo a medical examination, and be in possession of a valid Medical Certificate of Fitness for the appropriate category of work for the duration of their bursary and subsequent employment with GFL or its nominee.
(3) After completion of the selection process, bursary awards are determined at the discretion of GFL Mining Services Limited. All awards are subject to the applicant gaining acceptance, or gaining promotion to the year of study applied for, for the course at the university and for the commencement year stipulated in their bursary agreement. Selected candidates will be notified in writing.
(5) Selected candidates will be required to sign a bursary agreement in acceptance of the award.
(6) The Bursar will be required to provide surety for the agreement.
BURSARY OBLIGATIONS
The Bursar undertakes to work for GFL or its nominee for a year for each year (or part thereof) of studies
for which GFL has made bursary payments, e.g. a 3-year bursary gives rise a 3-year obligation to serve
GFL or its nominee.
BURSARS MAY NOT ACCEPT OTHER BURSARIES
Bursars receiving financial study assistance from another source must disclose this fact immediately on applying for a GFL bursary. The company’s approval of such assistance is required prior to the award of a bursary (and approval is entirely at the company’s discretion). This condition does not prevent a Bursar from receiving assistance from parents or relatives out of purely private means.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A GOLD FIELDS BURSARY?
To apply you need to download the relevant application form, fill it in and return it together with the required documents to Gold Fields on or before the closing date (see below).
- Are studying or intending to study at a University of Technology (Technikon) – (diplomas and BTech)? Download the application form here (CLICK)
- Those who are planning to study (or already studying) at a UNIVERSITY (Bachelors and Honours degrees) please click here to download your application form.
Closing Date: 30 June 2013
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE GOLD FIELDS BURSARY SCHEME CONTACT:
Tel: (011) 752 1145
Fax: (011) 752 1109 / 086 535 2378
email: pamela.dumalisile (at) goldfields.co.za
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