Tronox Bursary South Africa 2024
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – TRONOX
Tronox is a leading global mining company that focuses on the mining and processing of zircon, titanium ore, and many other minerals. Tronox produces titanium dioxide pigments that are used to brighten and add durability to items such as plastic, paper, and paints.
Tronox is a global workforce known for its diversity and commitment to business practices that are sustainable and safe- ensuring that value is brought to all who aid in the company’s growth (customers, shareholders, and business partners.)
KwaZulu-Natal is one of Tronox’s many Sands Operations. The KwaZulu-Natal Sands operation is located in Empangeni and consists of the Central Processing Complex in Empangeni, and the Fairbreeze Mine at Mtunzini. Hydraulic mining techniques are used at the Fairbreeze Mines, and the main mineral extracted from this mine is heavy mineral concentrate (HMC.) The Fairbreeze Mines then transport the HMC to the Mineral Separation Plant in Empangeni, where it is used to produce rutile, zircoin, and ilmenite. The supply chain of this mineral is essential to not only Tronox KwaZulu-Natal but also their 694 employees and the country as a whole.
ABOUT THE TRONOX BURSARY – FIELDS COVERED
Tronox is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.
- Electrical Engineering (Process Instrumentation) (National Diploma) (1st year only)
- Electrical Engineering (Process Instrumentation) (BSc/ BEng) (2nd year only)
- Information Technology (National Diploma) (1st year only)
- Mine Surveying (BSc/ BEng) (1st or 2nd year)
- Mine Engineering (BSc/BEng) (1st or 2nd year)
These bursary opportunities are available at Tronox KZN Sands Operations, in Empangeni and Mtunzini.
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MORE ABOUT THE TRONOX BURSARY – SELECTION
Applicants will undergo a pre-screening evaluation as part of the selection process. Psychometric evaluations may also form part of the selection process.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback within 4 weeks of the application deadline, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRONOX 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 be a South African citizen
- You must reside within Empangeni or Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal province
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be a top performing student
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the qualifications listed above, in 2024
- You must have entering your 1st or 2nd year of study in 2024 (as listed above)
- You must be studying or enrolled to study at a University or University of Technology in South Africa
- Females students and students living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE TRONOX BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Tronox Bursary Application 2024
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online applicayion (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application will be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Latest academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Proof of registration / acceptance letter for 2024 (on institutions letterhead)
- Brief Curriculum Vitae (1 page)
- Proof of residence from Tribal Council (TC)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE TRONOX BURSARY
14 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 TRONOX BURSARY
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Tronox directly:
Contact portal: https://www.tronox.com/contact-us/
This bursary listing was last updated in March 2024.