Imerys Refractory Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – IMERYS REFRACTORY SA

Imerys Refractory has 16 production sites in over 6 global areas, such as North America, Europe, China, and Africa. Imerys Refractory offers a wide range of aluminosilicate minerals for industries such as foundry, refractories, and ceramics. Products range from chamottes to aluminosilicates, mullite, calcined clays, fused silica, andalusite, metakaolins, refractory grade clays, and other fused miners. The company is highly focused and committed to customer care, and they use their extensive mineral-based production portfolios to not only see to all their client’s needs, but also for economical and technical purposes.
 

ABOUT THE IMERYS REFRACTORY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Imerys Refractory Minerals South Africa is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to employees, children and dependent of employees, as well as students residing in the community (Thabazimbi, Skierlik, Smashblock and Northam, in Limpopo).

Bursaries will be awarded for Degree or Diploma studies within the following fields:

  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology
  • Health & Safety
  • Production
  • Metallurgy

Bursaries may also be awarded for studies related to the mining industry, including:

  • Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Logistics
  • Supply Chain

Imerys Refractory is committed to learning and development, and in line with the company and compliance objectives, they will award funding to suitable candidates.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE IMERYS REFRACTORY BURSARY PROGRAMME

Sponsorship is dependent on the company and compliance objectives, available funds and applicant’s meeting the criteria. All applications go through a selection process and the company’s Skills Development Committee decision is final.

Dependents and community members may be required to work back in service via experiential learning opportunities at the discretion of the company.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Imerys Refractory Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMERYS REFRACTORY 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 be an employee Imerys Refractory Minerals South Africa OR a child/ dependent of employees OR you must reside in the community (Thabazimbi, Skierlik, Smashblock and Northam, in Limpopo)
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2025
  • You must be studying or have applied/ been accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution within South Africa
  • Preference will be given to students from Lydenburg (Mpumalanga)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE IMERYS REFRACTORY BURSARY

Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: akani.mugwabana@imerys.com
(Insert the words “Imerys Refractory Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric latest results/ certificate (certified copy)
  • University academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Proof of application or acceptance at a tertiary institution for 2025 (on institutes letterhead)
  • Fees statement or cost estimates for 2025
  • Motivational letter/ letter of interest (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of address: stamped letter from the municipality or traditional authority

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE IMERYS REFRACTORY BURSARY

29 November 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 Imerys Refractory directly:
Contact person: Akani Mugwabana (Human Resources)
Email: akani.mugwabana@imerys.com
 

Please do NOT contact Imerys Refractory if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in November 2024.

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