Glencore Bursary South Africa 2025
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – GLENCORE
Glencore was founded by billionaire Marc Rich, as Marc Rich + Co AG in 1974. Today, Glencore (short for “Global Energy Commodity Resources”), is one of the biggest globally diversified natural resource companies in the world, as well as a major marketer and producer of over 90 commodities. The companies customer base includes industrial consumers, including those in the steel; oil; automotive; power generation and food processing industries.
The company currently employs over 150 000 staff members, which include contractors, across its 90 offices, in more than 50 countries.
Glencore’s operations include 150 metallurgical and mining sites, agricultural facilities and oil production assets.
ABOUT THE GLENCORE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Glencore Coal South Africa is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:
- Electrical Engineering
- Financial Services
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Mining Engineering
MORE ABOUT THE GLENCORE BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, meals and accommodation, personal allowance and payment of any compulsory excursions or seminars, which may be required.
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to assessment and interviews as part of the selection process. Candidates will be selected in line with the Employment Equity requirements of the Company.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GLENCORE BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- Engineering students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 6 symbol for Mathematics and Physical Science
- Technical fields students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 5 symbol for Mathematics and Physical Science
- 2nd or 3rd year students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
- You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding
- Preference will be given to candidates residing in the local communities where Glencore Coal Operations South Africa are located
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE GLENCORE BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Glencore Bursary Application 2025
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Latest academic transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Proof of residence
CLOSING DATE FOR THE GLENCORE BURSARY
20 September 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Glencore directly:
Email: bursars.groupservices@glencore.co.za
Contact page: https://www.glencore.com/south-africa/contact-us
Please do NOT contact Glencore if this bursary has already closed.