Gibela Bursary 2023

About Gibela

Gibela, a South African and French railway rolling stock manufacturer, was founded by Ubumbano Rail, Alstom, and New Africa Rail. Alstom now holds 61% of the black-owned enterprise, with Ubumbano Rail controlling 30% and New Africa Rail that controls 9%.

Gibela had to replace the ageing metro fleet with a new modern service in 2013. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) directed them to bring 600 modern commuter passenger trains into the South African rail network over a ten-year period.

Gibela Bursary 2023

Gibela is now accepting applications for its bursary program for the 2023 academic year. They will provide bursaries for studies at the following universities, universities of technology, and TVET colleges:

TVET College:

• Boiler makers
• Electricians
• Mechanics
• Fitters and Turners
• Plumbers
• Welders
• Millwrights
• Pattern-makers
• Vehicle-builders
• Control and instrument technicians

University and University of Technology

• Accounting
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Industrial Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Logistics Management
• Information Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Supply Chain
• Metallurgical Engineering

Students in TVET will receive full coverage for these expenses:

• Tuition Fees
• Book Allowance

Students in the University and University of Technology will receive full coverage for these expenses:

• Book Allowance
• Tuition Fees
• Accommodation
• Meals

Please note that the bursaries given are for a year and can be renewed with good academic performance.

Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, applicants must meet the following minimum entry criteria. Please note that failure to meet all requirements will result in the termination of your application:

TVET Students

• You need to be a citizen of South Africa.
• You must be in Matric in 2022; must have completed it either.
• You need to have a minimum result of level 4 for Mathematics, Science and English in Matric.
• You need to study in or intend to study towards a qualification, in one of the streams afore-mentioned in 2023.
• You must study or plan to study at an accredited Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution in South Africa.
• You must have a good academic profile and show potential for academic laurels.
• You must be in need of assistance.
• Current N3 and N4 students should apply.

University and University of Technology Students

• You must be a citizen of South African
• You need to be in Matric in 2022; must have completed it either.
• You must have a minimum result of level 6 for Mathematics, Physical Science and Accounting in Matric
• You must have a minimum of result level 5 for English in Matric
• You need to study in or intend to study towards a qualification, in one of the streams afore-mentioned in 2023.
• You must study or plan to study at an accredited University or the University of Technology in South Africa.
• You must have a good academic profile and show potential for academic laurels.
• You must be in need of assistance.
• Current 1st and 2nd-year students should apply.

How to Apply?

Applicants should send the appropriate documentation to the addresses listed below:

Email: gibelabursaries@communityrail.co.za

Or

Fax: 086 246 2666

Note: Write the words “Gibela Bursary 2023 University” or “Gibela Bursary 2023 TVET” in the email subject line while submitting the documents.

Documents Required

Students who match the minimal eligibility criteria should apply by sending copies of the following supporting papers. Submission of these documents is mandatory – if any documents are missing, your application will stand cancelled:

• Certified copy of your ID.
• Certified Copies of academic record
• Your resume
• Proof of income of parents and/or guardians
• For TVET students: proof on letterhead of admission acceptance from a TVET institution in South Africa
• For University and University of Technology students: proof on letterhead of admission acceptance from a University or the University of Technology in South Africa

Closing Date

The last date to apply for the Gibela Bursary 2023 is 31 January 2023. Any applications after this date are not acceptable.

Contact Details

For further queries, please contact:

Name: Thenjiwe-Molly Mahlangu (Human Resources)

Email id: recruitment1@gibela-rail.com

Phone: 010 600 0651

Please do not send any questions after the closing date. View our other bursaries/scholarships open for application here: https://allbursaries.co.za/notice/

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