Impala Platinum Bursary Scheme for 2014

Implats bursaries are open to all candidates meeting the minimum criteria of a university exemption pass and a minimum C symbol in mathematics and science.

These bursaries:

  • Registration and tuition fees for the duration of the course
  • Residence fees
  • Cash allowance
  • Personal computer allowance from second year of study.

Should you be awarded an Implats bursary, you will be required to work for the company for the full period of the bursary and to undertake vacation work at the company at the end of each year.

Implats offers bursaries in various fields:

  • Engineering
  • Mining
  • Metallurgy
  • Chemical
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical (heavy current)
  • Chemistry to honours level, with a second major in either physics or mathematics
  • Geology to honours level, with a second major in one of the following:
    • Chemistry
    • Geophysics
    • Earth sciences
    • Mathematics/mathematical statistics
    • Accounting
    • Survey
    • Human Resources.

Implats is looking for people who:

  • Are able to work under pressure
  • Have leadership potential, combined with the ability to work in a team
  • Have good problem-solving abilities
  • Are tenacious
  • Have common sense
  • Are able to make decisions and to think logically
  • Are self-motivated, and
  • Have good communication skills.

How to apply for a bursary:

If you meet the minimum criteria and you would like to apply for a bursary, please print and complete this Application Form (click to download pdf document) to be submitted with copies of the following documents:

  • Your CV
  • ID document (certified)
  • Proof of latest results (certified).

Please post your application to:

The Training Manager - Bursaries
P O Box 5683
Rustenburg
0300

For more information contact Kefiloe Seome on 014 569 0088 or kefiloe.seome@implats.co.za

Applications must be submitted on or before 31 March 2013.

Reviews will take place in May 2013 and successful applications will be informed accordingly.

Definitions:

Internship:

There are basically two types of internships:

  • The Undergraduate Internship: Usually with bigger organisations that pick undergraduates to attend the internship. It often takes places during the holidays and the average durations is a few weeks. In most cases the intern will receive some sort of stipend or salary and this type of internship may lead to a job offer to the intern once he / she is finished with their studies.
  • The Graduate Internship: This type of internship could be paid or unpaid and it is to gain practical work experience after the qualification has been completed and in a job related to the qualification. It could be from a few weeks or even one or two years long. This type of internship could also lead to permanent employment.

Learnerships:

A learnership is an occupational qualification and it consists of theory and work-based experience and practical skills, with formal assessment and a qualification. At the end of the learnership the candidate may be offered permanent employment.

In-service training:

In-service training is to gain practical work experience during studies. It usually takes place after a few years of theory has been successfully completed. It is essential work experience that is part of the qualification and the in-service training is necessary to achieve the qualification. It could be paid or unpaid.