Weir Minerals Africa Bursary 2024-2025
About The Weir Group plc
The Weir Group plc, with a rich history dating back to 1871, is a multinational engineering company founded by brothers George and James Weir. Initially known as “G. & J. Weir Ltd,” the company made significant strides in pumping equipment, notably in boiler feedwater pumps and ship auxiliary equipment such as evaporators. The company’s headquarters are in Glasgow, Scotland, but its global operations span across continents, including countries in Africa (e.g., South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique), Europe, Australia, Asia, North America, South America, and the Middle East.
Today, Weir is actively engaged in the Mining, Aggregates, and Oil & Gas markets, leveraging its longstanding expertise in engineering and technology.
Weir Bursary Programme
Weir Minerals Africa is offering a bursary programme for the 2024-2025 academic year, specifically targeting 1st year Engineering students. The bursary is available for the following fields:
- Chemical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
The bursary covers full tuition fees, prescribed books, accommodation, and a monthly allowance. Additionally, bursary recipients will have the opportunity to engage in 6 to 8 weeks of vacation work each year.
Renewability, Service Contract & Selection
The bursary is granted for one academic year and is renewable annually based on satisfactory academic performance. After graduation, recipients are required to work for Weir for a period equal to the duration of the bursary funding.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Have completed Matric.
- Be enrolled full-time in one of the aforementioned Engineering qualifications.
- Be in their 1st year of study at a recognized University in South Africa.
- Have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% or a “C” symbol.
- Be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Possess good planning and organization skills.
- Be adaptable, flexible, and able to cope under pressure.
- Employment Equity candidates are preferred.
Application Process
Interested students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply by submitting:
- A certified copy of their ID document.
- Full academic record/transcripts on university letterhead.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
There is no specific application form – only the above documents are required.
Submission of Applications
Applications must be sent electronically via email to: recruitment1@tandtacademy.co.za, with the subject line “Weir Minerals Bursary Application”.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Weir Bursary is 20 September. It’s important to submit applications before this date to ensure consideration.
Contact Information
For queries related to the bursary programme, contact T&T Academy, the administrators for the Weir Minerals Bursary:
- Telephone: 011 056 4774 / 011 549 5653
- Email: recruitment1@tandtacademy.co.za / projects@tandtacademy.co.za
The Weir Bursary Programme is an excellent opportunity for aspiring engineers to receive financial support for their studies, along with practical experience through vacation work. It also offers a pathway to potential employment with a globally recognized engineering company.
