ABOUT THE COMPANY – BIGEN
Bigen, founded in 1971, is an infrastructure development company, providing support to African governments and helping them achieve their sustainable development goals, by way of cost-effective infrastructure development solutions.
The engineering firm has rapidly expanded its operations across the African continent, with offices not only in South Africa, but also in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Ghana and Mauritius.
The company provides Environmental; Technical; Socio-economic; Institutional and Financial services in various sectors, namely within the Energy; Health; Transportation; Real Estate and Water sectors.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & COVERAGE VALUE
Bigen bursaries are be awarded within fields of Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
The bursary award will cover the following expenses: tuition, prescribed textbooks and other necessary expenses. The bursary amount is fixed and does NOT include residential/ accommodation fees.
Apart from the financial assistance, bursary recipients also receive: regular communication; inclusion within the Bigen Young Professionals Forum; and invites to functions.
MORE ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME
Students are required to take part in 4 weeks of paid vacation work each year, and will be able to take up employment with the firm upon graduation.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview as soon as possible and all applicants will receive notice of the outcome of their application.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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):
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric
- Studying towards a Civil Engineering OR Electrical Engineering degree qualification (1st to final year)
- Studying at a recognised University in South Africa
- Good academic record
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Applications must be done online at: https://bigengroup.com/contact/bursary-program
Upload clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- South African ID document (certified copy)
- Colour photo (ID/ passport sized)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Tertiary academic results, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of registration/ acceptance to study at a tertiary institute (certified copy)
- Proof of residential address (original municipal account/ account statement/ bank statement/ original letter from tribal authority or councilor)
- Affidavit to support of proof of address (if address is not in your name)
- Proof of banking details (bank statement/ stamped letter from the bank)
- Proof of disability if disabled
Alternatively, you may submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation via email to: yvonne.dusabe@bigengroup.com
(Insert the words “Bigen Bursary Application – Your Full Name” in the email subject line).
(Insert the words “Bigen Bursary Application – Your Full Name” in the email subject line).
CLOSING DATE
30 September 2019.
Application open on 1 March each year.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
Application open on 1 March each year.
(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 Bigen directly:
Contact Person: Yvonne Dusabe
Email: yvonne.dusabe@bigengroup.com
Tel: 012 842 8700/ 8734
Contact Person: Yvonne Dusabe
Email: yvonne.dusabe@bigengroup.com
Tel: 012 842 8700/ 8734
