Bursars 2025

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Advert reference: assmn_000475

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 30 January 2025

Position Summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

Job category: Other: Matriculants/Graduate/No Experience

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Open to All

Introduction

ASSMANG Pty Ltd – Manganese Division, Black Rock Mine Operations situated 80km North-West of Kuruman in the Northern Cape is offering bursary opportunities for the 2025 academic year which is inclusive of tuition fees, accommodation, laptop and prescribed books. The closing date for applications will be Thursday, 30 January 2025.

Job description

The Bursary 2025 Programme will be for the following fields of study:

→ Mining Engineering – (Bachelor of Technology: Mining Engineering / Advanced Diploma: Mining Engineering / Bachelor of Science: Mining Engineering).

→ Mechanical Engineering – (Bachelor of Technology: Mechanical Engineering / Advanced Diploma: Mechanical Engineering / Bachelor of Science Engineering).

→ Electrical Engineering Heavy Current – (Bachelor of Technology: Electrical Engineering / Advanced Diploma: Electrical Engineering / Bachelor of Science Engineering).

→ Metallurgy – BSc or BTech Degree in Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering.

→ Environmental Management – Diploma / Bachelor of Environmental Management / Science.

Minimum requirements

Selection Criteria:

1. Matriculants:

Must be a South African citizen between the ages of 18-35 years.
The minimum qualifying level for Matriculants is a Bachelor pass / University exemption in the final-year examination.
Preference is given to learners who have University acceptance for the new academic year 2025 within the specified fields of study mentioned.
Applicants already receiving a bursary or financial aid from another institution will not be considered.

2. University Students:

Must be a South African citizen between the ages of 18-35 years.
Enrolled in full-time studies at a South African University or University of Technology.
Applicants who are currently enrolled in a field of study specified above.
Sound academic record with an average B-symbol and pass mark for all subjects, including final-year examination results plus admission to the University.

4. Appointment notes:

Preference is given to learners from a disadvantaged background in the local communities within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality and persons living with disability.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview and psychometric evaluation.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in CV’s.
Contractual obligations will be communicated upon appointment.

5. Documents to be submitted as part of the application:

An updated CV.
Recent academic record as well as an academic record of years of study completed thus far (where applicable) OR
Matric school report of last written November/ December examinations.
Proof of current registration at the University or University of Technology OR Proof of having completed Matric (Grade 12).
Certified copy of South African ID
Proof of residential address.

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We wish you all the best with your applications

Assmang Proprietary Limited was incorporated in the Republic of South Africa in 1935, and operates through three key divisions: iron ore, manganese and the smelting operations. It is owned jointly by Assore South Africa Proprietary Limited (Assore) and African Rainbow Minerals Limited (ARM), listed on South Africa’s premier stock exchange, the JSE Limited, under the symbol ARI. ARM provides administration and technical functions, while Assore performs the sales and marketing function.

WHERE WE OPERATE

In South Africa, the company mines manganese ore at the Black Rock mining complex (Nchwaning and Gloria mines) and iron ore at Khumani and Beeshoek mines, which are all situated in the Northern Cape. The company produces manganese alloys at Cato Ridge Works and Cato Ridge Alloys in KwaZulu-Natal and Sakura Ferroalloys in Malaysia. The bulk of production is exported to Asia, Europe, India and the United States of America.

STRUCTURE

Incorporated in 1935, the Group employs permanent employees and operates as three divisions, namely iron ore, manganese and chrome. Assmang is controlled jointly by Assore South Africa Proprietary Limited and African Rainbow Minerals of the issued share capital and voting rights of the Company.

LEADERSHIP

Assmang is controlled jointly by Assore Limited and African Rainbow Minerals of the issued share capital and voting rights of the Company. The bulk of the Groups production is exported to the Asia, Europe, India and the United States of America.

SUSTAINABILITY

To ensure the long-term sustainability of our business, we focus on maintaining a safe and healthy work environment; managing costs; implementing mechanisation and new technology; improving efficiencies; and investing in host communities. This focus is underpinned by governance standards aligned with global best practice and applicable legislation in our operating jurisdictions.