The Globeleq Scholarship Fund

Powering Training for the Future

About the Scholarship

The GSF aims to:

• help meet the demand in the renewable energy (RE) industry for technical skills,
• create a skills pipeline for our company and the industry, and
• support and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the communities in which we operate, and the country as a whole.

The GSF is focused on (1) mechatronic and electrical engineering degrees/diplomas nationally; (2) education, agriculture, and nursing degrees/certificates for Eastern and Northern Cape students; and (3) various degrees/certificates for students within the 50km radius in which GSAMS operates.

Approximately 48 beneficiaries have been selected each year.

See the criteria for each focus stream below.

1. The GSF Engineering

GSF Engineering Sciences

N3 – N6 Electrical/Mechanical

Wind Turbine Service Technician (Must meet SARATEC requirements)

National diplomas or BTech degrees in mechatronic /electrical/mechanical engineering (applications open nationally).

B. Eng/BSc Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronic (applications open nationally).

This focus stream is being offered nationally through institutions offering mechatronic or electrical engineering, namely;

• University of Johannesburg
• Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
• Walter Sisulu University
• Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• Central University of Technology
• Durban University of Technology
• Mangosuthu University of Technology
• Tshwane University of Technology
• Vaal University of Technology

ELIGIBILITY

The GSF Engineering is open to students who:

• Are South African citizens.
• Are studying mechatronic or electrical engineering.
• Are studying a National Diploma or Bachelor’s in Technology.
• Will be doing their 1^st year or higher, excluding any bridging courses or extended programmes.
• Have an interest in renewable energy.
• Residing from any province in South Africa.

2. The GSF Scarce Skills

Education (Mathematics & Science)

Agriculture

Nursing

Bursaries are offered for certificates, National diplomas, and degrees for Eastern and Northern Cape students. (priority in Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics)

ELIGIBILITY

The GSF Scarce Skills is open to students who:

• Are South African citizens.
• Currently reside in the Northern and Eastern Cape
• Are registering to study a degree or certificate in Education, Agriculture or Nursing at a South African higher education institution.

3. The GSF Communities

This focus stream is being offered to students residing within a 50km radius from which Globeleq operates, wishing to pursue degrees or certificates of their choice.

ELIGIBILITY

The GSF Communities is open to students who:

• Are South African citizens.
• Currently reside within a 50km radius of either Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm, De Aar Solar Power, Droogfontein Solar Power, Klipheuwel Wind Farm, Aries Solar Power, Konkoonsies Solar Power, Boshof Solar Power, or Soutpan Solar Power
• Are registering to study a degree or certificate at a South African higher education institution.

Click here to access the application portal to apply for one of our three focus areas. Please complete the application form relevant to you.

SCHOLARSHIP OFFER

The amount of the Scholarship is not fixed, but instead takes each student’s needs into account, together with the Scholarship budget.

The Scholarship funding will cover the costs of:

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT OBLIGATION

The Scholarship includes a service obligation, on behalf of the student, for 12 months.  Scholarship recipients undergo a further selection process for the Internship, towards the completion of their BTech or National Diploma. Internships are not guaranteed for each scholarship recipient.

The Internship includes an in-depth induction of the entire organisation (exposure to the solar PV and wind plants), technical training, in-house training, and exposure to head office organisational functioning.  Salaries are paid in line with market rates.

HOW TO APPLY

Follow the links provided above, which will take you directly to the relevant online form. Please ensure that you complete this form as thoroughly as possible, as it is our only way of assessing your potential at this stage. Note that only online applications will be considered.

PROCESS AND DEADLINE

Complete your online application, including uploading all the necessary supporting documents. Late applications will not be considered.

If you meet the first stage of selection criteria, you will be invited to an interview.

A final selection will be made, and all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

ENQUIRIES

Enquiries can be emailed to bursaries@excelatuni.com who are managing the bursary programme on behalf of Globeleq South Africa Management Services.