Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 Bursary South Africa 2024
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SOUTH32
South32, founded in 2015, is a global mining and metals company who mine and produce materials such as silver; nickel; zinc; manganese; bauxite; aluminium; alumina; lead; metallurgical coal; thermal coal and coking coal. The company operates across South Africa, Mozambique, Australia and Colombia, and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
The commodities mined and produced by South32 are found in almost every aspect of our lives – from skyscrapers, roads, bridges and hospitals, to fueling our cars, packaging our foods and powering our homes.
The late Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi was the companies Non-executive Director prior to his death in January 2020 – the South32 bursary has been renamed in honour of him.
ABOUT THE DR XOLANI MKHWANAZI SOUTH32 BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
South32 is inviting students to apply for the Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi Bursary Scheme, for the 2024 academic year.
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Economic and Management Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Geology
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mine Surveying
- Mining
- * Other fields of study may also be considered
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ABOUT THE DR XOLANI MKHWANAZI SOUTH32 BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION & RENEWAL
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview and assessment.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DR XOLANI MKHWANAZI SOUTH32 BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must reside within the Joe Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district (in the Northern Cape province) OR be a child of a Hotazel Manganese Mine employee
- You must be under 21 years old
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full time towards a Degree or Diploma, within one of the fields listed above, in 2024
- You must be studying or have been admitted/ accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record
- Preference will be given to students from designated groups as per the company EE Plan and residents of JTG and Broader Northern Cape
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DR XOLANI MKHWANAZI SOUTH32 BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 Bursary Application 2024
Applicants will be required to Register an Account before they can Login and Apply.
Applicants must use the following promotional code: HMMCOMM24
Note: if you do not have access to the internet or to an electronic device, you may hand deliver your CV to the drop off points at the chief’s tribal councils and at the mine.
Submit copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of tertiary acceptance letter/ proof of admission, for 2024 (on institutions letterhead)
- Brief Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of residence (copy of municipal account for water and lights/ letter from a Council member or Chief)
- Employee’s children: proof of parent HMM employment (unabridged birth certificate with parents names and ID numbers)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE SOUTH32 BURSARY
8 March 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Career Wise (the administrators for this bursary) directly:
Contact person: Mr Liyanda Mkhabo
Email: applications@careerwise.co.za
This bursary listing was last updated in February 2024.