Glencore was founded by billionaire Marc Rich, as Marc Rich + Co AG in 1974. Today, Glencore (short for “Global Energy Commodity Resources”), is one of the biggest globally diversified natural resource companies in the world, as well as a major marketer and producer of over 90 commodities.
The company’s customer base includes industrial consumers, including those in the steel; oil; automotive; power generation, and food processing industries.
The company currently employs over 150 000 staff members, which include contractors, across its 90 offices, in more than 50 countries.
Glencore’s operations include 150 metallurgical and mining sites, agricultural facilities, and oil production assets.
ABOUT THE GLENCORE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Glencore is inviting Engineering students to apply for their bursary programme. Bursaries will be awarded specifically for studies within these fields:
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
MORE ABOUT THE GLENCORE BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE, OTHER OPPORTUNITIES & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation, meals, prescribed textbooks, and a monthly allowance.
Students will also be able to partake in paid vacation work, where they will gain invaluable working experience. Upon completion of your studies, you will be required to work at Glencore for the equal duration of the bursary award received.
Bursary recipients will be selected based on academic performance, and thereafter an interview with Glencore Alloys. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to attend an interview with Glencore Alloys. If you do not receive any feedback within 21 days of the application deadline, regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GLENCORE 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 currently in Matric OR have completed Matric
- You must be studying OR intend on studying within one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Current Matric students: you must achieve a minimum “B” symbol for Mathematics, Science and English
- Current 1st or 2nd year students: you must achieve a 100% pass rate for all subjects
- You must have a strong academic record
- *Preference will be given to students from local communities (Rustenburg smelter for Mechatronic Engineering students and Boshoek smelter for Mechanical Engineering students)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE GLENCORE BURSARY
Students who meet the minimum eligibility requirements 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 latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Full academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of residence
- Valid certificate of fitness (if available)
*Note: there is no application form – students need only submit the above documents to apply.
Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: [email protected]
Insert the relevant reference number in the email subject line:
- Mechatronic Engineering: Ref: RTB001
- Mechanical Engineering: Ref: BOS001
CLOSING DATE FOR THE GLENCORE BURSARY
22 July.
(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 Glencore directly:
Email: [email protected]