SABMiller Bursary Programme 2014

Advertiser: SABMiller
Location: National

Founded in 1895, the South African Breweries (Pty) Ltd (SAB) is the South African subsidiary and historical birthplace of SABMiller plc, one of the world's largest brewers by volume with more than 200 brands and brewing interests and distribution agreements in over 60 countries across six continents.

SAB is the second largest listed company on the JSE Securities Exchange, South Africa's leading producer and distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and one of the nation's largest manufacturing firms. The company operates 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa with an annual brewing capacity of 3.1 billion litres.

Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes brands rich in heritage such as Castle Lager, Hansa Pilsener, Carling Black Label and the iconic Dutch beer brand Grolsch. SABs soft drinks division is Amalgamated Beverage Industries (ABI), the largest producer and distributor of Coca-Cola brands in Southern Africa.

SAB employs more than 9,000 people, 75% of whom are from previously disadvantaged groups. In addition SABs operations support an estimated 48,000 jobs at SABs first round suppliers. For each job offered by SAB and its first round suppliers, 5.7 additional jobs are supported in the rest of the South African economy. In all 378,000 full time jobs in South Africa can directly or indirectly be traced back to the production of SABs products.

Output and Accountabilities
In addition to financial support, our bursars are also afforded the opportunity to learn more about the working world by participating in the resolution of real business challenges, through structured summer school or vacation work. SAB expects its bursars to maintain high academic standards and exemplary behavioural conduct during their years of study. After the successful completion of their degrees, our bursars join the company full time as graduate trainees.

Additional Information The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional / relevant information as criteria for short-listing. The South African Breweries is an equal opportunity employer and all employment decisions will be in line with the company's equity strategy.

Closing date: 16 August 2013

Bursary 1: Biological Science / Chemical Engineering Bursary (Reference Code: SAB-ZA-09228)

Key Purpose Statement:
Are you are a trendsetter with a passion for excellence and quality? Do your other ingredients include a BSc degree in Food Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Chemical Engineering combined with an unquenchable desire to learn, grow and exceed your own life expectations? Join our powerful world of opportunity and purpose. Get drafted!

Competence Requirements:
Bursaries are available to South African citizens who have:
- Achieved an average of 70%+, are matriculating at the end of 2013
- Already studying with a 65 %+ average and who show good leadership potential
- Studying towards a BSc degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Biochemistry and Microbiology Output and Accountabilities

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Bursary 2: Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering Bursary (Reference Code: SAB-ZA-09230)

Key Purpose Statement
Are you are a trendsetter with a passion for excellence and quality? Do your other ingredients include a BSc degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering combined with an unquenchable desire to learn, grow and exceed your own life expectations? Join our powerful world of opportunity and purpose! Get drafted!

Competence Requirements:
Bursaries are available to South African citizens who have:
- Achieved an average of 70%+, are matriculating at the end of 2013
- Already studying with a 65 %+ average and who show good leadership potential
- Studying towards a BSc Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering qualification

Click here to apply
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.