Harmony Gold Mining: Bursaries 2017 in SA

Harmony Gold Mining is looking to award bursaries to top-performing students in their 2nd or 3rd year of studies in various disciplines. Due to the nature of our business, priority will be given to students studying mining related core disciplines i.e. Mining Engineering, Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical – Heavy current), Extractive Metallurgy, Survey and Geology but not limited to the above disciplines.

Harmony Gold Mining: Bursaries Programme in SA

The objective of the Harmony Gold Bursary Scheme is to recruit and select bursars preferably from communities surrounding our operations for full time study at accredited Tertiary Institutions. The Bursary Scheme accommodates students entering or already at Tertiary Institutions.

Bursary Application closing date  is 31 August 2016

Bursary Provider:  Harmony Gold Mining

Bursary Location: South Africa

Field of Studies

• Mining Engineering
• Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical – Heavy current),
• Extractive Metallurgy
• Survey
• Geology

Bursary Awards

The scheme covers tuition and residence fees, the cost of prescribed text books and also provides a personal allowance. The scheme is designed to contribute to the development of historically disadvantaged South Africans.

Requirements

• A valid South African Identity Document (SA Citizen)
• A National Senior Certificate, having passed all subjects with 60% and above
• Students planning to study in the Engineering field, the minimum requirements for Mathematics & Physical Science is 70% and above
• Students already at Tertiary Institutions, should have obtained average of 60% and above in all major subjects. Current year results, should be attached
• Brief Curriculum Vitae

Applicants applying for bursaries with less than an achievement level of 6 in Mathematics and Science will not be considered for Engineering. Mathematics Literacy will not be accepted for Core Disciplines.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to apply for admission to the institution of your choice and receive confirmation of acceptance before a bursary can be awarded. We recommend that you apply to at least more than one Tertiary Institution.

Selection Criteria

Successful students will be subjected to assessments and interviews. Submission of applications must include a fully completed form, a certified copy of your ID, a certified copy of your National Senior Certificate and statement of Symbols (showing results) and/or Tertiary results and a brief Curriculum Vitae. Should you qualify for a preliminary interview, it will take place at Harmony Gold’s Randfontein Offices situated in the Gauteng Province or Welkom Offices in the Free State Province.

Click here to Apply Online or ask for application forms at the nearby Municipality

Notifications

If you have not received any correspondence by the 15th of December 2016, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.