Unilever was founded when a merger occurred between “Margarine Unie”, a Dutch margarine producer, and the “Lever Brothers”, British soapmakers in 1930. The com
Today, Unilever is among the oldest multinational companies in the world, is the largest global consumer goods company, and is the biggest producer of food spreads (like margarine). The company’s products include food and beverages (ie beverages and ice cream), as well as personal care products and cleaning agents, which are available in approximately 190 countries.
The company owns more than 400 brands, some of which include: Dove, Lux, Sunsilk, Domestos, Handy Andy, Omo, Surf, Vaseline, Axe, Magnum, Lipton, Robertsons, Knorr, Hellmann’s, and Rama.
Unilever South Africa has more than 3500 full-time staff members in its employ, across the country 7 manufacturing locations, and 2 corporate offices.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Unilever will be awarding bursaries within the following fields of study:
- Chemical Engineering (BSc/ BEng)
- Electrical Engineering (BSc/ BEng)
- Industrial Engineering (BSc/ BEng)
- Mechanical Engineering (BSc/ BEng)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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):
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
- Studying or intend on studying in one of the aforementioned Engineering fields
- Studying or intend on studying at a recognised South African university
- Strong academic results in Mathematics and Physical Science
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Download and complete the Unilever Bursary application form in either of the following formats:
Unilever Bursary Application Form (.doc)
Unilever Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
Alternatively, you can download the latest application form from: www.unilever.co.za/careers/graduates
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy of)
- Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric
- Latest tertiary academic record, if an university
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Email: [email protected]
2) Post:
The Bursary Offices
Emma O’Toole
PO BOX 4923
Durban
4000
(Note: please ensure that you mark your application as follows: “Unilever Bursary Application – Your Full Name”)
CLOSING DATE
30 April annually.
(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 Unilever directly:
Unilever SA Graduate Recruitment
Tel: 031 571 9600
Email: [email protected]