Frequently asked questions

What does a Bursary with Anglo American include?

A Bursary with Anglo American may include:

Registration fees
Tuition fees
University-accredited accommodation
Meals
Vacation work
Textbook allowance
Monthly stipend
Laptop or laptop allowance

Offerings may vary and specific terms and conditions will apply depending on the Business Unit.

When and how do I apply for a Bursary with Anglo American?

You are welcome to apply for an Anglo American Bursary at any point during the year via our Bursary Application website. Please however bear the different Business Units recruitment periods in mind, and apply accordingly.

Anglo American Platinum:

7 January to 15 May 2018

Anglo Operations (Pty) Ltd:

31 January to 28 February 2018

Kumba Iron Ore:

March to August 2018

Coal South Africa:

April to July 2018

*This link can be accessed via your smart phone.

What makes me eligible to apply for an Anglo American Bursary?

You must be a South African citizen and in possession of a valid 13-digit ID number.
You must be in Grade 12, or currently attending a tertiary institution (in your first, second, third or fourth year).
You must be studying, or preparing to study, a mining-related discipline* at a recognized tertiary institution.
You must have achieved a minimum of 55% for Mathematics at high school (not Maths Literacy).

* Non-Technical Disciplines may include: Finance, Human Resources, Law, and Occupational Hygiene. Technical Disciplines may include: Environmental Studies, Geology, Metallurgy, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mine Surveying, and Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mining, Rock/Mining Geotechnical, and Ventilation.

Can I apply for an Anglo American Bursary if I’ve already got a NSFAS loan or a Bursary with another company?

If you have a NSFAS loan and are then awarded an Anglo American Bursary for the same year of study, you will be required to cancel your NSFAS funding.

If you have received a Bursary from another company, Anglo American will not “buy” you out of any obligation that you may have with them.

What documents are required to support my Bursary application?

In order for us to consider your application, please ensure that you submit the following documents, as applicable to you:

A copy of your South African Identity Document (mandatory for all applicants)
A copy of your final Grade 11 results (only if you are currently in Grade 12)
Your most recent, or final matric results
All of your tertiary academic transcripts (results) to date
Proof of registration at your selected tertiary institution

Once I've applied, when can I expect a response?

Once your completed online application has been submitted, it will be added to a central database and it may be accessed by the various Business Unit’s HR Recruitment Teams at any point during the year in which you’ve applied. You may, therefore, not have any feedback for a number of weeks or months after you have applied. Please also refer to the Business Units recruitment periods to gain a good understanding of when we will actively be recruiting during the year.

What does the selection process consist of?

Each Business Unit might follow a different recruitment process, however the following activities may be included:

Bursary applications open.
Screening interviews take place to establish the selected candidate’s level of interpersonal and/or technical skills.
Shortlisted candidates may undergo psychometric assessments to test their compatibility in their desired field.
Shortlisted candidates may be taken on a site visit to a mine to expose them to a typical Anglo American mining environment.
Final one-on-one interviews are held with shortlisted candidates and senior managers from the relevant fields.
Bursaries will be awarded to the successful candidates.

How many Bursaries does Anglo American award every year?

This depends on a number of different factors, particularly business requirements in relation to the economy, and may vary from year-to-year and between the different Business Units.

How long does a Bursary with Anglo American last?

Bursaries will be awarded for the period of study (one year), subject to the rights of the Company to review, suspend, reinstate or cancel the Bursary. Bursaries will be reviewed on a regular basis and ideally re-awarded annually provided the Bursar meets the academic requirements set for them, and conducts themselves in a manner that is deemed acceptable by the Bursar’s tertiary institution, as well as by Anglo American.

Will I need to sign a contract if I am awarded an Anglo American Bursary?

If you are selected as an Anglo American Bursar, you will be required to agree to and sign a Bursary Agreement. The Agreement details all of the terms and conditions of the Bursary, and the expectations of the Bursar.

This Agreement ensures that both the Bursar and Anglo American are held to account.

What are Power of Attorney and Surety, and why do they matter?

Power of Attorney: The Bursar will be required to sign a Power of Attorney authorizing the Company to obtain access, from the Tertiary Institution, to all records reflecting the Bursar’s academic progress and conduct at the Institution.

Surety: The Bursar’s Parents or Legal Guardians will be required to sign and accept a Deed of Suretyship for the payment of the Bursar’s obligations, where and if the Bursary Agreement is terminated, or if the Bursar chooses not to take up permanent employment with Anglo American once their studies have been successfully completed.

What does Anglo American do to support their Bursary Students during their studies?

Anglo American is committed to assisting their Bursary Students in becoming as successful in their studies as possible, and may support Bursars in the following ways:

Dedicated teams stay in regular contact with Bursars
Bi-annual or quarterly visits with Bursars
Provision of extra tutoring and / or mentoring where required
Access to the Anglo American Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling)

Can I accept funding from another source if I’ve been awarded an Anglo American Bursary?

Bursars may not accept any other Bursary, grant, loan or other form of financial assistance whilst benefiting from an Anglo American Bursary unless prior, written approval from the Company has been obtained.

If a Bursar receives a merit award from their tertiary institution during their studies, Anglo American will permit the Bursar a maximum withdrawal of R 5 000.00 in cash, after written consent from the Company has been obtained. If the award is worth more than R 5 000.00, the balance amount will be put towards the Bursar’s tuition fees, thereby reducing the bursary contribution to the company.

Can I change my course of study after I’ve been awarded a Bursary?

If a change to a course of study is not in line with the Company’s requirements, the Bursary may be terminated, and the full Bursary Obligation will need to be paid back to Anglo American.

Written consent from Anglo American will be required prior to you discontinuing, interrupting, altering or suspending your studies, or abandoning any subject before obtaining your Qualification.

Does Anglo American fund postgraduate studies?

Post-graduate studies may be funded if your undergraduate studies have been funded through an Anglo American bursary, and at the discretion of the Company.

Once a Bursar has completed their studies, what next?

Once a Bursar has successfully completed their studies, they will be required to take up permanent employment within Anglo American, and remain employed for the number of years equal to the number of years of study funded by the Company (subject to availability of job opportunities).

For example, three years of study = three years’ work back period/service obligation.

If the Bursar successfully completes his/her service obligation, Anglo American will have no further claims against the Bursar.

If Anglo American is unable to provide permanent employment at the time that the Bursar qualifies, the Bursar will be released from all obligations.

If the Bursar chooses not to take up an offer of employment where an offer exists, or if a Bursar fails to complete the Service Obligation, Anglo American will be entitled to recover the amount of the total Bursary, plus incidental costs.

What role should my Parents and/or Guardians play if I am awarded an Anglo American Bursary?

We encourage Parents and/or Guardians to assist you with your Bursary application and to provide the necessary guidance and support.

Where an Anglo American Bursary is awarded, the Company will require the Parents/Guardians to sign Surety*as per the Bursary Agreement. This surety is an undertaking by the Parents/Guardians that if the student does not fully meet the Bursary Contract, such as failing or not complying the Code of Conduct, then the Parents/Guardians will have to refund the awarded Bursary money to Anglo American. All communication will take place directly with the Bursar.

*Please refer to Frequently Asked Question 11 for further information

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