Rand Refinery (Pty) Limited, established in 1920, is the largest single-site precious metals refining and smelting complex in the world. From responsibly sourced precious metals, the company handles everything from smelting, evaluation, refining, and recovery, all the way to creating various products for investment and retail clients. Their operations cover the entire precious metals value chain.
About the Rand Refinery Bursary Programme – Fields Covered
Rand Refinery is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2025 academic year. Bursaries are available for undergraduate studies in the following fields:
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Robotics and Advanced Control
More About the Rand Refinery Bursary Programme – Expenses Covered
The bursary will cover:
- Tuition fees
- Compulsory prescribed books
- Stationery and laptop
- Accommodation
- Monthly stipend
For Engineering studies, the bursary will provide full funding, while Science studies will be capped at R50,000.
Eligibility Requirements for the Rand Refinery Bursary
To apply, you need to meet these criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 25 years old
- Have completed Matric
- Be studying towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the specified fields
- Be in your first, second, or third year of study
- Be studying at a recognised and accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa (University or University of Technology)
- Have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
How to Apply for the Rand Refinery Bursary
Applications must be submitted online at: https://randrefinery.mcidirecthire.com/Graduate/External/Job?Ref=TEkBhDYErs0qhHgueWeCgt_yRI-cnPLR1MRk1RR6CprFrXLdxUBmuvDnnTmdoKy75L5zRJm38KZc6XtZsUrasVFGkNd0m_AnzNFVIIsFpiR7BAf53rliqJduGqpx3n5RVcb6VgXYiH4mYIlZFKKpjQ
Enter “busa.hlayiso.com” in the field asking how you heard about the Rand Refinery bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following documents along with your online application (missing items may disqualify your application):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate
- Most recent tertiary academic results/transcripts (on institution’s letterhead)
- Fee statement (on institution’s letterhead)
- Proof of registration (on institution’s letterhead)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Parents’ or guardians’ ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents’ or guardians’ proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or grant if applicable)
Closing Date
15 December 2024 – make sure to apply before this date to be considered.
Contact Details
For any queries related to this bursary programme, contact Rand Refinery directly:
- Contact person: Nozipho (HR Administrator)
- Tel: 011 418 9286
- Email: [email protected]