Cullinan Diamond Mine Bursary South Africa 2022—2022

ABOUT THE COMPANY – PETRA DIAMONDS / CULLINAN DIAMOND MINE

Cullinan Diamond Mine Bursary South Africa | Cullinan Diamond Mine is in the town of Cullinan, near Pretoria in South Africa. Cullinan Diamond Mine is owned by Petra Diamonds–one of the top global suppliers of rough diamonds and one of the biggest independent diamond groups by resource.

We know Cullinan as the top global source of very rare blue diamonds. The mine is well known for discovering the largest rough gem diamond ever found, at over 3 000 carats–it was named the Cullinan diamond and was cut to form the two most important diamonds in the British Crown Jewels. In fact, the mine produces many of the world’s most famous diamonds.

ABOUT THE CULLINAN DIAMOND MINE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Cullinan Diamond Mine is inviting students to apply for bursary funding for the 2023 academic year..

They will award bursaries for degree studies within the following fields:

Chemical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering

MORE ABOUT THE CULLINAN DIAMOND MINE BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE, SERVICE CONTRACT | SELECTION

The bursary will provide full cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, accommodation in residence or allowance for private accommodation, meal allowance, a bi-annual cash allowance and a travel allowance for vacation work.

It will require bursary recipients to partake in vacation work at any of the Petra Diamond operations, during university holidays.
The Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 30 days after the closing date–if you do not receive by then, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

They will require candidates to undergo pre-screening, profile testing, assessments, medical and security clearance, as part of the selection process. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to attend a panel interview before they make the final selection.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CULLINAN DIAMOND MINE 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 a South African citizen
You must be currently in Matric, or you must have completed Matric
You must be studying or intend to study towards the degree listed above in 2022
You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised University or University of Technology in South Africa, in 2022
Current Matric students: you must receive a favourable psychometric assessment report
Current University or University of Technology students: you must have a strong academic record
You must pass the panel interview assessment
You must satisfy the minimum standard, as per the Company Vetting Policy and medical requirements
You must be interested in pursuing a career within the mining sector
You must move to operations in rural areas if required
Preference will be given to candidates who achieve a minimum Admission Point Score (APS) of 35
Preference will be given to children of permanent employees, applicants on the Company scholarship programmes, students from local and labour sending areas
Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups (in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan)

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CULLINAN DIAMOND MINE BURSARY

Download and complete the Cullinan Diamond Mine Bursary Application Form (.docs)

Reference Number: CUL539
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, they may disqualify your application):

ID document (certified copy),
Qualifications completed (certified copy)
Full academic record, including most recent results, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
Curriculum Vitae

Applications must be submitted via email to Clive.Gounden@petradiamonds.com
(Insert the words “Cullinan Diamond Mine Bursary Application 2022” in the email subject line).

CLOSING DATE FOR THE CULLINAN DIAMOND MINE BURSARY

8 November 2021.
(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 Petra Diamonds / Cullinan Diamond Mine directly:
Tel: 031 571 5573 / 087 654 9468
Email: Mailbox.finrecruitment3@petradiamonds.com / christine.williams@petradiamonds.com

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