Anglo American Bursary Opportunities


Anglo American's Thermal Coal Division is offering University of Science bursaries.

Job No: HO091/13DH

Division: Anglo American Thermal Coal (South Africa)
Site: Witbank Shared Service
Department: Training & Development
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Mpumalanga

Requirements:
- Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics and Physical Science- Level 5
- Accounting and Pure Mathematics- Level 5 for Finance Applications
- Bursary Scheme covers the Following:
- Full Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Computer Allowance
- Meal Allowance
- Study Material.

Closing date: 31 May 2013

How to apply: To apply complete a bursary application form (click to download) obtainable at any of Anglo American's thermal coal operations. Attach your CV and academic transcript to the application form and send your documents to the HR Department at any thermal coal operation.
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.