About Hatch:
Hatch is an engineering company with over 60 years of experience in the mining and infrastructure sectors. They specialize in a wide range of areas, including sustainable business, urban solutions, smart cities, responsible energy production, digital operations, mining innovation, and water development. Their expertise and services cater to industries such as metals and minerals, energy, and infrastructure.
Hatch also provides consulting services in corporate social responsibility, social enhancement, and environmental footprint optimization. They have worked on various projects worldwide, including the Muga Potash Plant in Spain, Apiacás Hydro Complex in Brazil, Davenport Diamond Rail Grade Separation in Canada, and the Hatch-Glencore Technology Venture in Ontario, Canada.
The company has received numerous awards for corporate leadership, health and safety, and project excellence. They emphasize business ethics and sustainability through global compliance, responsibility, accountability, workplace respect, relationship building, confidentiality, privacy, fairness, integrity, and honesty.
Hatch Bursary:
Hatch offers bursaries to students pursuing engineering degrees in various fields, including Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The bursaries cover a range of expenses, including tuition, allowances, accommodation or travel allowance, and vacation work.
Bursary recipients also benefit from opportunities to work in sectors such as Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure after completing their degrees. They receive mentorship from industry experts, gain project experience locally and globally, collaborate with diverse teams, and participate in professional development programs.
Bursary Requirements and Eligibility:
The specific requirements for each engineering field are as follows:
Chemical Engineering Bursary:
- South African citizenship.
- Final year student studying toward a BSc or BEng in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering at a recognized tertiary institution, or recent graduate with 12 months or less working experience.
- Minimum academic average of 75%.
- Flexibility to work in any province within South Africa.
Civil Engineering Bursary:
- South African citizenship.
- Studying or intending to study a BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering at a recognized tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Tertiary students must have maintained an average academic achievement of 65% or above.
Electrical Engineering Bursary:
- South African citizenship.
- Studying or intending to study a BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering at a recognized tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Tertiary students must have maintained an average academic achievement of 65% or above.
Mechanical Engineering Bursary:
- South African citizenship.
- Studying or intending to study a BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering at a recognized tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Tertiary students must have maintained an average academic achievement of 65% or above.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Hatch Bursary, follow these steps:
- Register an account and profile here.
- Apply online by clicking on the relevant bursary link:
- Submit clear copies of the required supporting documentation with your online application. These documents include your CV, certified copy of your ID document, grade 11 final results (if currently in Matric), Matric certificate (if completed Matric), proof of acceptance from a recognized tertiary institution, and full tertiary academic record (if currently at a tertiary level).
Closing Date:
The closing date for applications is currently open, and no specific deadline has been disclosed. However, applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date to ensure their applications are considered. The outcome of applications will be provided by the end of September.
Contact Details:
For inquiries about the bursary program, please contact Hatch directly using the following contact information:
- Cape Town Branch: Tel: 021 911 5823
- Durban Branch: Tel: 031 536 9400
- East London Branch: Tel: 043 813 1000
- Johannesburg Branch: Tel: 011 239 5300
- Port Elizabeth Branch: Tel: 041 373 6552
- Secunda Branch: Tel: 017 634 9700
