South African iron-ore mining company, Kumba Iron Ore, is the biggest iron-ore producer in Africa and the fourth biggest across the globe. The company is a successor of Kumba Resources and was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 2001.
Kumba Iron Ore conducts its mining operations via open pit (open cast) methods. The iron ore products are then sold domestically to AMSA, as well as internationally to various countries including Japan, China, South Korea, Middle East and parts of Europe.
The company is a member of the Anglo American plc group, in fact Anglo American is a 69.7% shareholder, while minorities hold 17.4% and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) holds 12.9% of shares.
ABOUT THE KUMBA IRON ORE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Kumba Iron Ore is inviting students to apply for bursary funding, for the 2024 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded for Degree, Diploma or BTech undergraduate studies (1st, 2nd and 3rd year), within the following fields:
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Minerals Surveying
- Mining Engineering
- Projects
MORE ABOUT THE KUMBA IRON ORE BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE, DURATION, OTHER OPPORTUNITIES & SELECTION
The bursary will provide full cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, book fees and accommodation. Students will also have the opportunity to partake in paid vacation work (as part of the Institution’s requirements), which will take place in the Northern Cape.
The duration of the bursary contract will be dependent on students current year of study.
After graduation, bursary recipients may be able to join the company’s graduate programme (depending on available placement and students performance).
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by the end of May 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will then be required to take part in assessments and interviews.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KUMBA IRON ORE 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 have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above
- You must be entering your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of study
- You must be studying or provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record
- You must be willing and able to complete vacation work in the Northern Cape, during university holidays
- You must have a valid Code B Driver’s License or obtain it during the bursary period
- You must obtain operational experience in the mining industry during vacation work periods
- Preference will be given to students from the Northern Cape province, local to the mining area communities
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE KUMBA IRON ORE BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Kumba Iron Ore Bursary Application 2024
Use the promotional code: KIO2024 when registering an account.
Submit clear 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 tertiary academic record, if currently at tertiary level (on letterhead)
- Proof of University registration/ provisional acceptance (on letterhead)
- Drivers License, if applicable (certified copy)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE KUMBA IRON ORE BURSARY
30 April.
(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 bursary administrators) directly:
Tel: 011 258 4464 / 0860 100 7787
Email: [email protected]
Contact page: https://careerwise.co.za/contact-us/