Murray & Roberts Bursaries
The best of the best students from South Africa is invited by Murray & Roberts to apply for bursaries in the offered study fields. Candidates with a desire and passion for Engineering and Construction wanting to be part of a global organization are more than welcome to apply for these bursaries yearly.
The company does, however, require successful candidates to sign a bursary loan agreement with selected terms and conditions. The student will enjoy the benefit of having all Tuition, Registration, and Examination fees paid yearly as well as all needed study books or guides. The company will also provide the student with University paid accommodation and meals unless otherwise stated and student requests the equal amount to be paid out. In this case, students will be required to prove that the money is used for accommodation, meals and transport monthly.
Murray & Roberts Bursaries Available
The following fields of study are available for successful candidates:
- Building or Construction Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Quality Surveying
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
Murray & Roberts Bursaries Requirements
Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documentation and it has to accompany their application:
- Students must be a South African citizen with a valid ID Book or ID Card.
- Students must have an average of 65% or higher academically.
- Students must have Mathematics and Science as subjects.
- Students must provide their academic results or Grade 12 exemption certificate where applicable.
- Students must provide proof of acceptance at one of the acceptable Universities for study allowed by Murray & Roberts for the chosen field of study as well as for the year of study.
- Students already studying in one of these fields and at a University accepted by Murray & Roberts may also apply.
Graduates are required to work for the company the equal amount of years to that of the bursary awarded whereby any suspension periods would be included. The terms of employment required will however not included any in-service training received and will be instated upon successful completion of studies.
Murray & Roberts Opportunities
The company also offers a number of employment opportunities to students who are South African citizens with less than 2 years employment history. Candidates applying for this opportunity must be prepared to work anywhere in South Africa where they are needed. Selection will also be determined upon the leadership ability, activities, and achievements of the candidates. During this time, the selected candidates will receive all company benefits and a monthly salary that is market-related also including medical and pension.
Successful candidates will receive mentorship from professionals in their field of study in addition to relevant work experience and a program coordinator will aid them in the structuring of their program. Executives from within the company always have a keen interest in the graduates and they will receive the needed exposure to ensure accomplishment of the program objectives. Murray & Roberts also provides the needed training and support for specialized registration.
Upon completion of the year period, you will also be able to stay on and be placed according to your skills and interests in a suitable area and position. Your career within the company will be determined by your own performance and competence and also the opportunities available at the company. You can now also aid others like yourself by becoming part of the Murray & Roberts Graduate Development Program that you have just completed.
Murray & Roberts Bursaries Application
Bursaries online applications are possible but they are closed currently. To check when they do become available, you can go to the Murray & Roberts bursary information page on their website.
For any other queries concerning their bursaries, you can also contact Zazel Sale at zazel.sale@murrob.com or alternatively mail them at clientservices@murrob.com.
Murray & Roberts Bursaries Closing Date
Closing dates for applications are usually the beginning of June each year. So if you are into studying BSc, B Tech or even B Eng in any of the fields mentioned above do not delay and get all your documents ready for when applications open. The company provides equal opportunities according to the Employment Equity Act.