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Become part of a leading financial services provider that takes pride in employing and nurturing the best talent. We’re committed to serving our clients and to help them secure their Financial Well-being through insurance, health, retirement and multimanager investment solutions.

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Join our learnership or internship programmes for challenging and rewarding opportunities. Work with leading consultants, actuaries and experts in the best business units in the industry.

It all starts with you. Find the programme that suits you best and apply below.

Who is this for?

This programme is for new university graduates without honours degrees and is run in collaboration with the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (Inseta).

What will you achieve?

This programme aims to develop you as a specialist in a specific field. You’ll be placed in an area of the business where you hold a relevant degree.

Required application documents

  • Certified copy of your identity document (ID)
  • Certified copy of your matric certificate
  • Your curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Academic transcripts

Conditions of the programme

You must be:

  • a South African citizen
  • unemployed
  • a graduate with a degree in finance, commerce or law

Applications for 2016 are now open.
Send your application to graduates15@aforbes.co.za

List of companies that offer Bursaries 2016 – Part 2

To make it a bit easier for you , we have made a long list of companies that offer bursaries and information about the bursary in 2016

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List of companies that offer Bursaries 2016 – Part 1

To make it a bit easier for you , we have made a long list of companies that offer bursaries and information about the bursary in 2016

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Bursary for Mathematics & Actuarial Science Apply now

Bursary for Mathematics & Actuarial Science South Africa 2016

1) Industrial Development Corporation (Commercial Sciences) Bursary

About The IDC provide finance for industrial development projects by promoting partnerships across industries within and outside our borders, promoting regional economic growth. The IDC provide bursaries to students who qualify for admission to a University or University of Technology or who are currently studying at a University or University of Technology.

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SAIMM and BursaryGuide.com helping you get a bursary

SAIMM is The South African Institute of Mining of Metallurgy.

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MICTSETA – Bursary scheme Info

Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT Seta) – Bursary Scheme

 

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) has partnered with the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT Seta) in support of skills development initiatives for the youth of South Africa.

The partnership entails two programmes, a bursary scheme for students as well as an internship programme for unemployed graduates. In line with NFVF’s mandate to provide and encourage the provision of opportunities for persons especially from disadvantaged communities to be involved in the film industry and with MICT Seta’s skills plan to address the issue of the shortages of adequately skilled persons from the same communities in key areas,the objective of the partnership is to the address the issue of the scarcity of skills within the film and television sector.within these groups.

This inaugural partnership has seen 20 interns and 135 students benefiting from the initiatives. The beneficiaries were revealed at a function held at Sandton Sun in Johannesburg today June 19th 2013.. The interns were shortlisted from thousands of applications received and the final selection was made from the interviews that were conducted.

The 20 interns have been placed at different organizations for their work experience, six interns are at the NFVF, ten at SABC and four at Quizzical Pictures. The placements were made on the basis of their academic qualifications and areas of intended career focus. The internship programme will run for a period of eight months, affording the interns an opportunity for permanent employment should there be a vacancy relevant to their field. In terms of the bursary scheme, the selected students are enrolled for film and television related qualifications at various accredited South African institutions of higher learning.

NFVF CEO Zama Mkosi said this is a very important initiative in terms skills development and exposing graduates to the work environment which increases their chances of being employable. “One of the biggest challenge we have in this country is unemployment and a contributing factors to this challenge is the fact that graduates often lack the basic work experience that entry level jobs require, and they find themselves not sufficiently meeting the job requirements. The NFVF is very honoured to to be making a contribution in an effort to close this gab. We hope that all the interns will enjoy and learn a lot from the experience they will receive at the organizations at which they have been placed. To the bursary recipients, we wish them all the best in their academic life. May they use this opportunity to lay a good foundation for their respective careers,” says Mkosi.

Source: www.filmcontact.com/

MICT Seta will conduct site visits to organizations where interns are placed as well as to tertiary institutions where students are enrolled. The purpose of such visits would be to monitor the progress of the two programmes and to ensure that the set objectives are met.

“In allocating grant funding towards government agencies such as NFVF for this project, the MICT SETA is well on track in redressing South Africa’s MICT Skills gaps and ensuring that access to specialized professions such as Electronic Media and Film are created for our young people,” says Mr. Oupa Mopaki, CEO of the MICT SETA

For more information about the internship programme contact Lindi Ntontela and for bursaries contact Pretty Mthiyane.

PSETA – SETA Application Info 2016

Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority – PSETA

The Public Service Sector SETA, more commonly referred to as the PSETA, is one of the few existing sector education and training authorities (SETAs) that is not going to be changed or revised in any substantial manner.

But the PSETA is a bit different to the other SETAs because it provides support to provincial governments rather than industry sectors. More specifically, it is aimed at providing support to provinces that were lumbered with huge backlogs from the previous government (or dispensation).

Role of the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority

Essentially what the PSETA does is to assist provincial governments within an Integrated Provincial Support Programme (IPSP) with the aim of improving service delivery (with all its massive challenges) and extending good governance.

Initially, when the SETA programme was launched nationally throughout South Africa, the Eastern Cape, kwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo Province were targeted. Then in 2002, the IPSP was extended to assist Mpumalanga, the Northern Cape and Free State as well.

Part of the strategy needed to improve service delivery involves shared knowledge and learning opportunities. To this end, learning networks have been established with both inter-departmental and intra-departmental events organised to help educate those already involved in the provincial government sector. Some years ago a learning journal for public service managers was also launched.

So it is clear that college courses are important, as are discretionary grants and bursaries for learners who qualify and are eager to get workplace experience within provincial government.  In fact all forms of education, training and learning are important, including whatever it takes to make this knowledge and the skills that go with it accessible to the people who need it.

The Integrated Provincial Support Programme

The Integrated Provincial Support Programme (IPSP) was initiated to release more funds for service delivery to the “poor”, largely by restructuring and improving governance via the regular interaction with citizens. With all the challenges service delivery nationally requires, transparency and accountability have been highlighted as key aspects.

The other challenge that the IPSP envelops is the need to be able to translate policy into action within the Batho Pele framework.

 

 

 

Batho Pele principles and service delivery

The South African Government’s Batho Pele principles are in many ways enshrined in the Constitution, but were developed specifically to improve service delivery in the public service.

There are eight basic principles:

  1. Consultation, which involves customers, users, groups, consumer representatives, HGOs and CBOs. More often than not a variety of methods of consultation are required.
  2. The setting of service standards that reinforces the need for benchmarks that will constantly measure satisfaction of the people for what is received from provincial government. Precise, measurable standards are required to be able to judge whether or not these are met.
  3. Increasing access to public services, since such a large number of people in South Africa simply don’t have access to these services. This principle recognises the fact that access to information and services empowers the citizens of the country.
  4. Ensuring courtesy, meaning that those operating within the provincial government sector should treat all the people of South Africa with consideration and respect.
  5. Providing information so that people know what to expect and what they can demand in terms of service delivery.
  6. Openness and transparency so that everybody knows how government institutions operate and what they can expect. This also implies that government employees are accountable.
  7. Redress when services are not provided as promised.
  8. Value for money which doesn’t usually require additional resources and often reduces costs.

The Government aims to promote “integrated seamless service delivery” within the Batho Pele policy. Both education and training are of course key.

Where to find the PSETA

The Public Service Sector SETA (or PSETA) is currently based in Pretoria, Gauteng.

Telephone:  (012) 314 7490

Fax:  086 618 8844

Why you should get a carrer in Tourism & Travel – CATHSSETA

Tourism and Travel SETA , CATHSSETA

To get a overview of how important tourism is for South Africa, we’ve written this article. We also try to encourage the South African youths to apply for SETA bursaries.

The tourism and travel sub-sector makes a substantial contribution to the South African economy and in 2010 it directly contributed R67billion (3%) to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) creating 599 412 direct jobs. It covers 13 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes consists of inbound and outbound tour operators, safaris and sightseeing bus tours and trip operators, inbound international flights, travel agencies, event and conference management, tourist information centre, car hire and tourism authorities as well as tourist guides including adventure, mountain and river guides.

Activities of these sectors are driven by a Chamber Committee established in terms of the CATHSSETA Constitution and is made up of key industry players such as government, labour organisations, NGO’s and employers.

The duties of the Chamber Committee are as follows:

  • Provide expert advice and strategic leadership,
  • Provide guidance regarding skills development,
  • Assist with the identification of strategic projects,
  • Assist with appropriate recognition of the sub-sector’s education and training needs

Careers in the Sector

The Tourism and Travel sector is extremely labour intensive and is a major source of employment, requiring various degrees of skill and provides women, youth and migrant employees with relatively easy access into the workforce. The industry is service oriented requiring professionals to know their product offerings to ensure service excellence.
A career in Tourism and Travel is demanding and requires people with good communication and listening skills, dedication to quality and good service, team player, good organisational skills, attention to detail and a preparedness to work under pressure. Competitiveness and productivity in the industry depend on skill levels, professionalism, commitment, passion, loyalty and soft skills of workers.

Source: www.cathsseta.org.za/

Work opportunities may be found in the airline industry, car rental, cruise ships, events management, government tourism departments, tourism information bureau and travel agencies.

These are some of the career options within the sector:

  • Public Sector – Government Tourism Official, Tourism Development Coordinator, Tourism Information Officer
  • Travel Agency – Retail Consultant and Travel Agents, Wholesale Travel-tour operator
  • Events and Convention Management Companies – Event Coordinator and Event Manager
  • Airline – Flight Attendants, Cabin Crew, Ground staff and airport personnel
  • Vehicle Rental – Car Hire Consultant and Sales Representatives

CATHSSETA Skills Development initiatives

CATHSSETA provides various skills development initiatives for both unemployed and employed in the tourism and travel sector.
The below links will provide you with a detailed list of available training opportunities and application period in the following:

  • Learnerships
  • Work integrated learning (Internships and experiential learning)
  • Skills Programmes
  • Bursaries

Hospitality and Tourism SETA Bursaries up for grabs

CATHSSETA 

Hospitality,
Tourism & Travel,
Gaming & Lotteries,
Conservation,
Sports Recreation & Fitness,
Arts Culture & Heritage

The Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Seta (CATHSSETA) paid a visit to 25 of CPUT’s most promising Tourism and Hospitality Management students.

They were here to monitor and evaluate the students who are spread across various years of study and are the recipients of over R1 million in bursaries from the SETA.

The CATHSETA funds are being used to pay the students’ tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, meals and other course related costs.

Fundraising Officer, Khumo Sebola, of CPUT’s Advancement Office, says the partnership between CPUT and the CATHSSETA has made a tangible difference to these student’s lives.

“These students now have the luxury of concentrating solely on their academic coursework, instead of stressing about textbook costs, or where their next meal will come from,” says Sebola.

“It is a sad reality that many of our most academically-deserving students are unable to complete their diplomas and degrees due to unbearable financial pressure. We’re therefore delighted to have hosted the CATHSETA on this evaluation visit, so they can see with their own eyes how beneficiaries are blossoming – all thanks to their generous funding.”

Advancement Director Calvin Maseko echoed these sentiments and expressed his gratitude to the CATHSSETA for their ongoing involvement with the CPUT.

“A bursary is definitely the gift that keeps on giving. These donations give dignity and hope to our talented students and contribute to skills development and socio-economic upliftment in our province and country.”

Source: www.cput.ac.za/

Students win top prizes

An innovative revamp of an existing solar cooking device has earned CPUT one of the top spots at this year International Xplore New Automation Competition.

A group of Electrical Engineering students scooped first place in the competition’s toughest category – Environment and Renewable Energy.

The team was one of 29 out of 100 selected to compete in the finals that took place in Germany earlier this month.

The team designed and built an automated solar oven power generator, a device that operates off-grid and which can be used to boil water, cook food and power a battery.

Maahir Rahmna, one of the five students in the team, says they are proud of their achievement.

“We won because we had an innovative idea,” he says.

The device is fully automated and features several new fittings, such as an engine that runs entirely on heat, a safety buzzer and several solar panels.

 

Helena Kennedy Foundation looking for students

Helena Kennedy Foundation Bursary Info

What they offer:

The HKF Award

An HKF award is about much more than money.  We know that the financial support provided to HKF award winners will be vital in enabling students who face financial difficulties to progress to higher education.  We also know that worries about money are only part of the story – our experience over the last decade has shown that offering students personal and practical support and opportunities throughout their time in higher education and beyond can improve a student’s chance of success and ultimately enhance employability.  The HKF award is a package of financial, personal and practical support and opportunities designed to support transition into higher education, enhance the student’s experience at university and improve chances of employment after graduation.

What you can expect from us:

  • Financial support, usually in the form of a £1500 bursary provided in instalments during your time in higher education.  Most students who make a successful application to the Foundation will receive a bursary but we also offer some scholarships, in partnership with individual universities, which may be offered instead of a bursary award.
  • A named contact at the Foundation, who can give advice, listen to problems, signpost to other organisations, celebrate your successes and be your point of contact for any questions and concerns.
  • Access to  free training sessions geared towards improving the skills you need throughout university and employment.  These range from confidence building to exam preparation or IT and we are always happy to take suggestions for new sessions.
  • Work Shadowing – we are aware of how difficult it can be to boost your CV when employers are always looking for something extra from potential employees. We can help organise work placements for students to help you gain experience and make contacts.
  • Opportunities to voulteer within the Foundation. Click here

What we expect from you:

Being an HKF award winner is a responsibility.  It is vital to the Foundation that we are able to keep in touch with our students, to find out how you are getting on and to gather regular feedback which helps us to monitor how the services we provide make a difference.  Each award winner is asked, as a condition of their award, to meet the following requirements.  If you can’t commit to fulfilling these conditions you shouldn’t apply for an award.

  • To keep the Foundation up to date with any changes in your contact details, email address or phone number.
  • To respond to requests for feedback from the Foundation within the time limit given.
  • To inform the Foundation if, for any reason, you change courses or universities, or have to leave your course either temporarily or permanently.
  • To update the Foundation, at least annually, on how you are getting on at university – this update can take whatever form you wish and doesn’t have to be long, we just need to know how you are doing.
  • To inform the Foundation, after graduation, of what class of degree you received and what you intend to do next.
  • To respond to requests for information from the Foundation as when you receive them.
  • To help us to publicise our work – this could be formally, for example, by giving permission for your story to be featured in our leaflets or on our website, or being interviewed for a piece in a newspaper, or informally by telling other people about the work of the Foundation and how it has helped you.  We recognise that not everyone wants to share their story and you would always be given the option, but it helps us if you are prepared to take part in this way.

 

IMPLATS BURSARY PLAN!

Implats Bursary for candidates with leadership potential 

Implats bursaries are open to all candidates meeting the minimum criteria of a university exemption pass and a minimum C symbol in mathematics and science. Our bursaries cover:

  • Registration and tuition fees for the duration of the course
  • Residence fees
  • Cash allowance
  • Personal computer allowance from second year of study

Should you be awarded an Implats bursary, you will be required to work for the company for the full period of the bursary and to undertake vacation work at the company at the end of each year.

Implats offers bursaries in various fields:

  • Engineering
    • Mining
    • Metallurgy
    • Chemical
    • Mechanical
    • Electrical (heavy current)
  • Chemistry to honours level
  • Geology to honours level
  • Accounting to honors level
  • Survey
  • Human Resources Bcom to honors level

 

Bursary application

Please print and complete the application form to be submitted with copies of the following documents:
IMPORTANT:
  • Your CV
  • ID document (certified)
  • Proof of latest results (certified)

Please post your application to:

THE TRAINING MANAGER – BURSARIES, PO BOX 5683, RUSTENBURG, 0300

What we are looking for

Implats is looking for people who

  • are able to work under pressure
  • have leadership potential, combined with the ability to work in a team
  • have good problem-solving abilities
  • are tenacious
  • have common sense
  • are able to make decisions and to think logically
  • are self-motivated, and
  • have good communication skills

How to apply for a bursary

If you meet the minimum criteria and you would like to apply for a bursary, please fill in the application form. For more information contact Kefiloe Seome on +27 14 569 0088

Source: www.implats.co.za/

Impala

Hans Merensky first discovered platinum in the Bushveld Igneous Complex in 1924. Impala was created in the mid 1960’s to house Union Corporation’s platinum interests. At that time a prospecting permit was acquired and initial production commenced in 1969. Initially Impala mined the Merensky Reef and mining on the UG2 chromitite layer only began in the early 1980’s as the technology to smelt higher chrome ore was developed. By the early 1990’s Impala was producing in the region of 1 million platinum ounces per annum. A mining lease over land predominantly owned by the Bafokeng Tribe (now the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN)) was originally granted in 1968. A landmark agreement securing Impala’s access to these mineral rights for a period of 40 years was signed with the RBN in February 1999. In terms of this agreement, the RBN not only enjoyed royalties from metals mined in areas over which they hold mineral rights, but they also became a major shareholder in the holding company, Implats, with board representation. A new agreement finalised in early March 2007 resulted in the royalty being converted into equity making the RBN the group’s largest shareholder.

 

Impala is Implats’ primary operational unit and has operations situated on the Impala lease area on the western limb of the world-renowned Bushveld Complex near Rustenburg, and in Springs, east of Johannesburg. In FY2014, a year impacted by a five-month strike, Impala produced 411000 ounces of refined platinum. A strategic review is currently being undertaken and is scheduled to be completed by the end of December 2014. The results will be communicated in February 2015.

CATHSSETA Bursary Programme

The CATHSSETA bursary should be used to pay (tuition), fees, textbooks, accommodation, meals and other course related costs.

Who, When and How to apply?

CATHSSETA bursaries are being offered as Discretionary Grant which can be applied for during Discretionary Grant Window Period in April and September annually. The discretionary grant shall be paid to legal persons including:

  • A public education and training institution
  • An employer or enterprise within the jurisdiction of a SETA, including an employer or enterprise not required to pay a skills development levy in terms of the Skills Development Levies Act.
  • Other legal person contemplated in the grant Regulation’s Section 6(7) that meets the criteria for the payment of such.
  • Relevant government Department paying admission fee to CATHSSETA and submitting WSP and ATR within the time frames prescribed in the Grant Regulation 4(2) and 4(3)

Employed and unemployed learners that have enrolled, or are in the process of enrolling as a full-time or part-time student at any South African Public University, University of Technology, or FET College are eligible for the grant. This Bursary is restricted to learners who have enrolled for qualifications related to the following CATHSSETA sectors which seek to address the Scarce and critical Skills identified in the CATHSSETA Sector Skills Plan:

  • Arts and Culture
  • Hospitality
  • Tourism
  • Conservation
  • Gaming and Lottery
  • Sports and Recreation

All completed application forms will be evaluated by the CATHSSETA and successful applicants, will be notified thereafter.

Enquiries can be directed to Ms Lebogang Mpye on (011) 217 0600 or email : lebohangm@cathsseta.org.za

Source: www.cathsseta.org.za

 

CATHSSETA Bursary Programme

The CATHSSETA  has identified as one of its strategic objectives the need to support learners who have either  received acceptance letter or have already started studying at any South African Public Institution by offering learners bursaries to further their studies. The programme is addressing Output 4.2.3.2 of the National Skills Development Strategy III. The CATHSSETA bursary grant can be used to pay study fees, textbooks, accommodation, meals and other related costs.

 

The CATHSSETA bursary is available to:

Learners that have enrolled, or are in the process of enrolling as a full-time or part-time student at a any South African Public University, University of Technology, or FET College. This Bursary is restricted to learners who have enroll in the qualifications related to the following CATHSSETA chambers which seek to address the Scarce and critical Skills identified in the CATHSSETA Sector Skills Plan:

  • Arts and Culture
  • Hospitality
  • Tourism
  • Conservation
  • Gamming and Lottery
  • Sports and Recreation

 

Who is eligible?

CATHSSETA offers assistance to those parents whose income is such that they would not otherwise be able to pay the full fees of their children’s education. The awards are also based on the learner’s performance. The bursary continues for every year in which the learner remains enrolled. However it is re-assessed by the CATHSSETA Bursary committee annually. The bursary application form can be found within the CATHSSETA Bursary Division upon request.

 

When and How to apply?:

 Cathsseta has an opening bursary application period towards the end of each year. Again partnerships are formed with Government Institutions to provide CATHSSETA with suitable learners enrolled on qualifications related to the sectors.  Learners are to complete application forms which will be evaluated by the Cathsseta Bursary Committee. If the learner is successful they will be offered a bursary

 

 

SABC Offers Ongoing Internship Opportunities

If you are looking for a job in broadcasting and related fields, keep your eyes peeled on the ongoing opportunities offered by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). In particular, the internship opportunities are a proven way of getting your foot in the door and one step up the ladder of success, particularly if you don’t have the training or experience to get a job in the industry any other way.

The SABC  is, of course, South Africa’s official broadcaster, and has been for decades. Its services are available throughout the country and they also get licenses from other countries to broadcast both sound (radio) and TV broadcasting content and services.The SABC hires a huge workforce that is based in the country’s major centres, and there are some great job opportunities for people with the right training and experience. But the training offered via internships is not only based on SABC requirements; the experience will benefit anybody wanting to break into the industry.

The training and skills opportunities offered in terms of the Mict SETA and they are not static. This is why it is important to continually check the advertisements posted by the Broadcasting Corporation.

New Skills Opportunities in Limpopo

One of the most recent SABC learnership opportunities was launched in Limpopo only last week. Described on October 7 by the Limpopo premier, Mr Chupu Mathabatha as a “groundbreaking opportunity,” the Film and Television & New Ventures Creations Skills Programme was made available to 50 “young people” from that province.

“I am aware that this reality is born out of both the visionary leadership of the SABC and some strategic partnerships,” he said.

The partnerships he was referring to include the Mict SETA that has been positioned as the country’s overall leader in developing a “highly skilled knowledge-based information society.” This is the critical SETA for those wanting to break into the communication industry.

Internship Opportunities at the SABC

In general, the SABC has internships and bursaries in a number of specified fields including:

  • Journalism
  • Radio and TV operations
  • Broadcast engineering
  • Electrical engineering as it relates to “light current”

There are a number of other internships in fields that depend on the economic and industry environment as it relates to television and radio broadcasting.

These are advertised by the SABC as they become available. Most start at the beginning of the year (in January), or mid year (July), and most are targeted at young South Africans who are unemployed and who either need to complete their studies and get qualifications, or who need to get some sort of well-grounded experience in the work place. Ultimately the result is that they will be “employable” once they have completed the SABC’s internship.

Most internships offered by the SABC are for three to twelve months and there is no cost involved. There is some remuneration during the programme, based on relevant Government policies and legislation. Generally the training given is “on the job” rather than just teaching – which is an invaluable form of learning.

While the SABC states that it will not guarantee that it will employ people who go through their internship programmes, the Corporation emphasizes that anyone going through their programmes will certainly have more identifiable experience, and will therefore be more employable in the industry. So they are not aiming to use their programmes specifically for their own benefit, but rather for the benefit of the industry as a whole.

How to Apply for Internship Opportunities at the SABC

When internships are available at the SABC these are advertised in the media, on the SABC website and usually also via radio stations owned by the SABC. If you apply, you will need to fill in the relevant form supplied by the Corporation and you will need to provide certain documents including:

  • A covering letter that tells them which internship you want to apply for
  • An up-to-date CV with comprehensive information about your training and experience until that point in time
  • Certified copies of the applicant’s identity document
  • Certified copies of the applicant’s qualifications and/or results (either matric or any others)
  • Current contact details including residential and postal addresses and phone numbers

Once an internship is approved, a contract will be provided and the specific job or work function will be defined. Then you’ll be on your way to future employment possibilities.