The National Research Foundation is a government-mandated research and science development agency, which aims to fund critical research and provide cutting-edge infrastructure to allow research to take place. Its focus areas are science and technology, and the role of indigenous knowledge in these fields. Part of the NRF’s mandate is to provide human resources for
The Standard Bank Group has been trading in Africa for more than 150 years. It serves 120 countries on the African continent, employing more than 50,000 people. Standard Bank offers personal, business and corporate banking services. The bank also has a solid presence in the wealth management sector, providing investors with profitable money-making investments as
Promaths Bursary Fund The Kutlwanong Maths, Science and Technology Centre is calling on eligible candidates to submit an application and qualify for its Promaths Bursary Fund opportunity for 2021. The bursary programme is targeted towards high school learners and offers extra classes in Maths and Science to further improve their skills in these subjects. Funded
SARAO Scholarship and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programmes 2021 The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), with the National Research Foundation, is offering a number of Scholarship and Postdoctoral Programmes and is calling on suitable candidates to submit an application to qualify for a grant applicable on 2021. Currently, these are the scholarship and postdoctoral fellowship grants
Old Mutual South Africa (OMSA) is a financial services provider in Southern Africa that provides investment, savings, life assurance, asset management, banking and property and personal insurance in Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia. It is a vital participant in the South African economy. The company’s reputation in the industry is shown in its strong
About Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority or TCTA is a state-owned entity that provides finance and implementation of water infrastructure which should be within an acceptable risk framework, in a cost-efficient way and in the benefit of the water consumer. It offers services such as project design, project management, debt management, structuring and raising
About SASCP The South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP) was founded in Pretoria in 1971 with the founding members DF Retief as President, SA Hulme as VP, together PJ Möhr, E Strydom, PC Nel and Council members EH Graven, J Grobler, EW Laubscher, AJ Pienaar and E Wolff. The Society aims to promote the knowledge and science of crop production in the country
About South African Association of Botanists The South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) was founded for the promotion and development of Botany. It aims to support and sustain the state of this industry in all sectors of the population. The association promotes diversity and is committed to removing any restrictions to the practice of the profession.
About ACEP African Coelacanth Ecosystem Programme (ACEP) was founded in 2000, when a living population of coelacanths was found off Sodwana Bay. ACEP, as initiated by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), is now a multi-disciplinary east coast research programme. It is primarily funded by the DST and uses research equipment and platforms from numerous research agencies. ACEP
About Maize Trust Bursary The Maize Trust was created in August 1998 to serve the South African grain industry. It was formed after the closure of the Maize Board, acquiring the remaining assets of that Board. The Trust provides financial support for institutions and organisations with programmes that focuses on market and production related research. Another
