Quantum Foods is a JSE-listed company that provides quality animal feeds and poultry products to selected markets in South Africa and other African countries. It is a diversified feed and poultry business and is proudly the biggest producer of eggs in South Africa.
Quantum Foods business units include:
- Animal Feeds: with a total of 5 feed mills situated in Malmesbury, George, Paterson and Pretoria, where feed is sold under the Nova Feeds brand.
- Farming: including Layer Farming and Broiler Farming
- Eggs: which are processed at 6 grading and packing facilities within the Western Cape, Eastern Cape (two), Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
ABOUT THE QUANTUM FOODS BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Quantum Foods is inviting postgraduate students to apply for bursary funding for the 2024 academic year. Quantum Foods invites students who are passionate about Animal Nutrition (Monogastric and Ruminant), to apply for the bursary, at their Nova Feeds business.
2 students will be selected to receive the bursary, for studies towards an MSc Agriculture / Honours qualification.
MORE ABOUT THE QUANTUM FOODS BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SERVICE CONTRACT
The bursary will provide full or partial cover for tuition fees, for the remainder of the candidates studies.
Bursary recipients will be required to work at any of the Nova Feeds Business units, for a duration of 12 months, whereby they will gain practical on-the-job training, as well as a salary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUANTUM FOODS 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 be studying or intend on studying towards a MSc Agriculture / Honours qualification, in 2024
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE QUANTUM FOODS BURSARY
Students can apply by submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Full academic record (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of tertiary registration or acceptance (on institutions letterhead)
- Curriculum Vitae
Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of above documents to apply.
Applications must be submitted via email to the HR Manager: [email protected]
(Insert the words “Nova Feeds Bursary Application” in the email subject line).
CLOSING DATE FOR THE QUANTUM FOODS BURSARY
14 January.
(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 Quantum Foods directly:
Contact person: Chandré Lesch (HR Manager)
Tel: 072 441 3340
Email: [email protected]