Rumdel Construction (Cape) (Pty) Ltd is a privately owned, multidisciplinary construction company, located in the Eastern Cape and operating across Southern Africa. The company has a category 9 CE grading, and has thus completed many large and complex projects, including roads, dams, and incrementally launched bridges.
In 2004, Rumdel Cape initiated its bursary scheme to help deserving students continue their tertiary studies. Bursaries are awarded each year, and to date, the company has funded over 11 students who are currently employed by Rumdel Cape, and a further 13 students are currently studying at Universities and Universities of Technology across the country.
Rumdel Construction also provides students with mentorship and learnership programmes, whereby management and operational skills are taught, with a focus on specific skills training by accredited training providers and continuous workplace training by the companies trainers.
ABOUT THE RUMDEL CONSTRUCTION BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Rumdel Cape is inviting Civil Engineering students to apply for their bursary programme. Bursaries will be awarded based on academic record, as well as other competencies including leadership, initiative and business acumen.
ABOUT THE RUMDEL CONSTRUCTION BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE, OTHER OPPORTUNITIES & SERVICE CONTRACT
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, textbooks, stationery and accommodation.
Bursary recipients will also have the opportunity to undertake Vacation Work at Rumdel Cape during the June to July and December to January University holidays. This will also students to gain practical on-site experience, needed to complete their degree qualification.
Once students have graduated, they will be required to enter into a service/ work-back contract, whereby they will work for Rumdel Cape for 1 year for each year of funding received.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RUMDEL CONSTRUCTION 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 and resident
- You must have a valid South African ID Card or ID Book
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a Civil Engineering qualification
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have a good academic record
- You must have strong leadership abilities
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE RUMDEL CONSTRUCTION BURSARY
Students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply by submitting clear copies of the following documentation (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 tertiary academic record (on institutions letterhead)
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Reference letter from your school and/or tertiary institution (signed and displaying referees contact details)
- Motivational letter to support your application
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: [email protected]
(Insert the words “Rumdel Construction Bursary – Your Full Name” in the email subject line).
CLOSING DATE FOR THE RUMDEL CONSTRUCTION BURSARY
31 May.
(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 Rumdel Construction directly:
Tel: 043 748 6417 (Head Office)
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]