Cipla Bursary South Africa 2025 – 2026

ABOUT THE COMPANY – CIPLA

Cipla Bursary South Africa | Cipla Medpro South Africa (Pty) Limited is one of South Africa’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers, producing world-class medicines at affordable prices for the public and private sectors.

Owned by Cipla India, Cipla Medpro is a global pharmaceutical company which uses cutting edgetechnology and innovation for the past 80 years, to meet the everyday needs of all patients.

They were the first company in Africa to launch a triple combination ARV medication, this was globally recognized, and they have managed to treat millions of patients since 2001. Cipla Medpro provides patients with a range of over the counter (OTC) and scheduled prescription medication for a range of illnesses and diseases.

ABOUT THE CIPLA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The bursary program aims to widen opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds by providing appropriate and relevant funding that aligns with the Cipla Graduate Skills Program required qualifications (fields of study). Cipla SA awards bursaries to students studying at accredited PUBLIC tertiary learning institutions.

Bursars may be expected to work (vacwork) during specified vacations. The objective is to provide students opportunity to experience the world of work; and where possible – opportunity to transfer knowledge into skills.

Highly motivated, excellence-focused students, who are willing and able to fail and learn fast; who will innovate, collaborate and create the Cipla of tomorrow.

We’re looking for the change-makers, the insatiably curious, the socially intelligent, the culturally aware, the most resilient, most agile, the digital natives, the game-changers.

Students who consistently maintain a 70% average for each year of study; willing to participate in the Cipla ‘vacwork’ programs; and apply to the Cipla Graduate Skills Program.

Guidelines

Only applications via the Cipla careers online application system are considered. Incomplete applications are automatically disqualified.
Studying in a field listed in the ‘Fields of Study’
Documents (PDF format ) include single-page CV with photo; contact numbers/emails; SA identity #
Funding requests require supporting invoices, statements or quotes. If none provided, no funding will be given. For private accommodation – copy of lease or landlord affidavit
Once funding approved, we credit your institute student account. Funding is never paid directly into a student’s personal bank account.
Funding is ‘once off’ per year i.e., the students institute account is credited with the full amount, no additional funding request are accommodated thereafter. Funding is finalised by 30th March
Funding is reviewed annually, and continued on condition student maintains 70% average

Fields of Study

When funding students, the bursary committee considers CIPLA’s current and future succession plans, and the scarce skills needed to grow the business:

Computer and Information Sciences
Engineering
Economic Management Sciences
Graphic Design
Health Sciences
Human Sciences, Industrial Psychology, Human Resources
Manufacturing – logistics; demand planning; production; warehousing
Natural Sciences
Pharmacists
Social Sciences – Digital Marketing and Communications
Supply Chain

Am I guaranteed a job after?
Bursars who maintain a 70% during the funding period are invited to apply to the graduate program, should they successfully meet all the criteria, are offered an opportunity to join the 2-year graduate program.

Can I complete my internship at Cipla?
We make every effort to accommodate all our bursary students who are required to complete an internship, opportunity to intern at Cipla.

How many bursars do you fund each year?

On average between 20 and 30 students per year.

How will I be contacted if I’m successful?

By email and a letter of confirmation to both the student and the institute.

Online Application Issues

I’m struggling to upload my documents using the Cipla on-line job application system.
If all else fails, try upload them in the ‘reference’ field of the online application form OR include them as part of your CV attachment (all in one pdf) and re-upload your CV.

When is funding confirmed?

By the latest 30th March.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE CIPLA BURSARY

January 2025
(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 Cipla directly:
Contact page: https://www.cipla.co.za/contact
Read the Cipla bursary FAQ’s before submitting a query.

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