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Gibela calls for bursary applications 2023

The Gibela Rail Consortium is offering around 150 bursaries in 2023 and is calling for applications from now until 15 January 2023. Gibela’s bursaries are in engineering, manufacturing, computer science, supply chain and logistics, and various trade fields – for both universities and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions.

Gibela’s 2023 bursaries include full tuition, a book allowance, accommodation and meals. The bursaries are granted for one year and are renewable on an annual basis based on academic performance.

Bursary applicants must be:

  • South African citizens with a South African barcoded identity document
  • Enrolled or intending to enrol at a South African TVET institution (current N3/N4 candidates are encouraged to apply) 
  • Enrolled or intending to enrol at a South African university or university of technology (current first- and second-year candidates are encouraged to apply)
  • Demonstrate potential for academic success
  • In need of financial assistance

Gibela is the only train manufacturer in Africa. From its plant in Dunnottar, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, Gibela is producing 600 new train sets for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). Gibela is also one of the fastest locomotive manufacturers in the world – having produced over 100 X’trapolis Mega commuter trains to date.

Gibela is an empowered company and on top of its core function of manufacturing trains, revitalising South Africa’s rail industry and enhancing the commuter experience by producing faster, safer and more environmentally friendly trains (than the previous ones on our tracks), the company is also heavily committed to uplifting South African communities. One of the ways it does this is through each year offering over 100 bursaries for tertiary study at universities, universities of technology and TVET institutions.

According to the World Bank: “Tertiary education benefits not just the individual, but society as a whole. Graduates of tertiary education are more environmentally conscious, have healthier habits, and have a higher level of civic participation … In short, tertiary education institutions prepare individuals not only by providing them with adequate and relevant job skills but also by preparing them to be active members of their communities and societies.

“The economic returns for tertiary education graduates are the highest in the entire educational system – an estimated 17% increase in earnings as compared with 10% for primary and 7% for secondary education. These high returns are even greater in sub-Saharan Africa, at an estimated 21% increase in earnings for tertiary education graduates.”

Gibela bursaries for study at a university or university of technology are available in the following disciplines:

  • Electrical, electronic, mechanical, metallurgical, and industrial engineering
  • Computer science and information technology
  • Accounting
  • Supply chain and logistics management

The prerequisites for applying for a Gibela bursary at a university or university of technology are:

  • A matric with level 6 for Mathematics, Physical Science and Accounting, and level 5 for English
  • Written proof of acceptance for admission to a South African university or university of technology
  • Proof of income from a parent or guardian

Gibela’s bursaries to study at TVET institutions are available for the following professions:

  • Boilermakers
  • Electricians
  • Mechanics
  • Welders
  • Millwrights
  • Pattern-makers
  • Vehicle-builders
  • Plumbers
  • Control and instrumentation technicians
  • Fitters and turners

The prerequisites for a Gibela bursary at a TVET institution are:

  • A matric with Mathematics Science, and English at level 4
  • Written proof of acceptance for admission to a South African TVET institution
  • Proof of income from a parent or guardian

The bursary applications close on 15 February 2023. Send a short CV, a certified copy of your academic records and a certified copy of your South African identity document to gibelabursaries@communityrail.co.za or fax these to 086 246 2666.

Gibela will respond only to applicants who make it through the first round of assessments. If you have not been contacted by 28 February 2023, consider your application unsuccessful.

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