{"id":197,"date":"2020-05-16T04:45:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-16T02:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bursaryupdate.co.za\/?p=197"},"modified":"2020-07-03T06:51:18","modified_gmt":"2020-07-03T04:51:18","slug":"petra-diamonds-bursary-programmes-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bursaryupdate.co.za\/197","title":{"rendered":"Petra Diamonds Bursary Programmes 2020-2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Quick Adsense WordPress Plugin: http:\/\/quickadsense.com\/ -->\n<div style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- BUcz 1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5295868188323128\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"5081598495\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Petra Diamonds Profile<\/strong><br \/>\nDiamonds are a girls best friend, and there are many companies that have spent years or decade scouring only for the best diamonds in the world. However, one particular comes into mind if you&#8217;re thinking of the best precious diamond mining group in Africa. Petra Diamonds Ltd has been a game changer in the continent&#8217;s diamond mining industry. Established nearly 2 decades ago by its founder, Adonis Pouroulis, Petra Diamonds Ltd has had an extensive portfolio, despite the company&#8217;s short history compare to most other massive companies. Within the nation of South Africa itself, Petra Diamonds Ltd has their diamond mining operations based in Finsch, Cullinan, Koffiefontein, and Kimberly Underground. As of recently, the company has just made a big move by owning the local Cullinan Diamond Mine, which is considered to be an astounding achievement in the diamond mining industry.<\/p>\n<p>Petra Diamonds Ltd is responsible for 8 massive mining operations that are situated in several locations all over the nations of South Africa and Tanzania. However, the company doesn&#8217;t just conduct mining operations. To further expand the potential of the company, Petra Diamonds Ltd also has an exploration programme located in Botswana as well. It&#8217;s no secret that behind every good company, is a lot of trials and tribulations. Petra Diamonds is no exception. After all these years, the company has constantly pushed the envelope by switching their specializations. Whether it&#8217;s exploration, or production of precious diamonds, Petra Diamonds is highly regarded as an independent diamond mining group that clearly knows what to do.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Petra Diamonds Bursaries 2020-2021<\/strong><br \/>\nBesides operating as a flourishing diamonds mining group, Petra Diamonds also has a personal mission to bring out the potential of individuals who are residing in the local, rural areas of South Africa. The company understands that its a tough time for individuals to figure out the paths they will have to take in the future. It takes a lot of financial and mental investment to have the privilege of becoming a successful person in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason above, Petra Diamonds offering <a href=\"https:\/\/bursaryupdate.co.za\/\">bursaries<\/a> towards South African students as a form of support for these young folks. The purpose behind this is to provide the necessary financial means to ensure that students are able to attain the skills and qualifications without having to carry the financial burden on their shoulders. What&#8217;s even more exciting that not only does the bursary programme solely provide money for their awardees, they also offer working experience as well!<\/p>\n<p>With the bursary programme being opened annually, the Petra Diamonds Bursary programme is available for any South African student who are planning or are currently studying in any of these fields below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engineering:\n<ul>\n<li>Electrical<\/li>\n<li>Mechanical<\/li>\n<li>Mining<\/li>\n<li>Metallurgy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Earth Sciences:\n<ul>\n<li>Geology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Other Directions:\n<ul>\n<li>Environmental Management<\/li>\n<li>Human Resources Management<\/li>\n<li>Financial Management<\/li>\n<li>Survey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Petra Diamonds Bursary Value<\/strong><br \/>\nAll successful recipients of the Petra Diamonds Bursary programme will be entitled to several financial benefits, as well as rare working exposure, that will surely be helpful in the grantees paths as they not only pursue their studies in the long run, but also their future careers as well. The Petra Diamonds Bursary provides well-deserving awardees with the following grants:<\/p><!--CusAdsVi2-->\n<ul>\n<li>An all expenses-paid university tuition<\/li>\n<li>Free meals and accommodation<\/li>\n<li>A personal and travels stipend given out on a yearly basis<\/li>\n<li>A personal skills development programme<\/li>\n<li>A contractual company employment that will take place during the December-January vacation period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To top it all off, you will be given the option that have your bursary renewed on a yearly basis as well. However, there is a catch. To make sure that you earn a spot for the bursary programme during the following year, grantees must maintain their high scores during their studies in universities. In addition, grantees must be able to attain a score of at least 6 for the key subjects of Mathematics and Science.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Petra Diamonds Bursary Requirements<\/strong><br \/>\nJust like most bursaries, the Petra Diamonds Bursary Requirements is only made available for a select list of applicants who are able to fulfill certain criteria.<\/p>\n<p>The Petra Diamonds Bursary Requirements are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Is a citizen originating from the country of South Africa<\/li>\n<li>Scores an APS of 35 in the Engineering field (if you are currently pursuing any other study fields, you will be required to achieve an APS of 31)<\/li>\n<li>Has proof of admission in an acknowledged university\/university of technology alongside remarkable result slips<\/li>\n<li>Clean from any criminal tracks<\/li>\n<li>Both physically and mentally healthy enough for the mining working environment<\/li>\n<li>Be available for the committee&#8217;s panel interview (if shortlisted)<\/li>\n<li>Be available for relocation to the company&#8217;s mining operations &#8211; once accepted<\/li>\n<li>Be available to work for Petra Diamonds after finishing the internship course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preference<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Citizens of South Africa that live in local mining areas<\/li>\n<li>The children of Petra Diamonds employees<\/li>\n<li>Scholarship awardees from Petra Diamonds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Apply Petra Diamonds Bursary 2020-2021<\/strong><br \/>\nThe application procedure for the Petra Diamons Bursary programme is super easy. As long as you meet the aforementioned eligibility criteria that has been mentioned previously, you can easily apply for the bursary. First things first, all interested candidates must visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.co.za\/bursaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Career Wise Website<\/a> to start on their applications, which will mainly be conducted online. Through the website, candidates will be asked to send in an application form as well as the necessary documents that are asked of the committee to fully support your application. After submission, the committee will assess your application dossier &#8211; shortlisted candidates will then be notified by the Petra Diamonds committee.<\/p>\n<p>Not everyone may be compatible with using the Career Wise Website for their applications, especially for first timers who is not used to online applications. So if you have any questions that you need answers to during the application\u00a0 process, you can approach the folks from Career Wise through these contacts below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Telephone: +27 86 100 7787<\/li>\n<li>E-mail: info@careerwise.co.za<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Petra Diamonds Contact Address<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Office Address:<\/strong><br \/>\nSilver Point Office Park, Block 3<br \/>\n22 Ealing Crescent, Bryanston, 2021<br \/>\nJohannesburg<br \/>\nSouth Africa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mail Address:<\/strong><br \/>\nP.O. Box 71007<br \/>\nBryanston<br \/>\n2021<br \/>\nSouth Africa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tel:<\/strong> +27 11 702 6900<br \/>\n<strong>Fax:<\/strong> +27 11 706 3071<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong> info@petradiamonds.com<br \/>\n<strong>Site:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.petradiamonds.com\/<\/p>\n<p><i>Source:<\/i> Petra Diamonds; <i>Author<\/i>: Larxsati; <i>Editor<\/i>: Melisa; <i>Picture<\/i>: petradiamonds.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/learnershipupdate.co.za\/208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Petra Diamonds Learnership<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/internupdate.co.za\/276\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Petra Diamonds Internship<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/jobupdate.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Petra Diamonds Job Vacancy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Petra Diamonds Profile Diamonds are a girls best friend, and there are many companies that have spent years or decade scouring only for the best diamonds in the world. However, one particular comes into mind if you&#8217;re thinking of the best precious diamond mining group in Africa. 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