Lonmin Bursary Programme 2014

Advertiser: Lonmin
Location: National

The bursars will be full-time students while Lonmin takes care of all financial obligations. A bursary will be awarded for the completion of a degree or tertiary qualification, where after the candidate will join Lonmin as a Graduate-in-Training, where he / she will be required to undergo a pre-determined development programme with outcomes based on the student's relevant field. Each Graduate-in-Training will be assigned a mentor for his / her guidance.

Fields of Study:
- Geology
- Metallurgy
- Instrumentation
- Mining Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering

The value of the bursary includes:

- Full tuition fees
- Medical aid cover
- Monthly allowance
- 8 weeks' vacation work annually
- Books, meals and accommodation

Requirements:
- Grade 12 - Maths and Science (60%) or higher
- University results - C average (60%) or higher
- Relevant computer skills (MS Office)
- Planning and organising skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to cope with pressure.

Bursary conditions:
- The bursary is renewable annually, depending on academic performance
- Post-qualification, the bursar will be required to work for Lonmin for a period equal to the study period funded.

Closing date: 31 August 2013

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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.