ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – HATCH
Hatch, founded in 1955 as “W.S. Atkins & Associates”, is an international engineering, development and multidisciplinary management consultancy. It wasn’t until 1962 that the company changed names to Hatch, as the result of the employment of Gerry Hatch. The group has over 70 offices across 6 continents, where it employs over 9000 staff members. Today the company is one of the top 20 global mining and metals companies.
The company has offices across major cities in South Africa, including in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Durban
Hatch is involved in 3 major industries, namely:
Energy (which includes upstream; midstream and downstream Oil and Gas, nuclear, Renewable Power, Hydropower, Thermal Power, Transmission & Distribution and Smart grid & grid modernization),
Infrastructure (which includes Rail & Transit, Highways & Bridges, Transportation & Logistics, Ports & Terminals, Aviation, Tunnels, Urban Solutions and Water) and lastly,
Metals & Minerals (which includes Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Copper, Coal, Iron Ore, Iron & Steel, Nickel, Magnesium, Aluminium, Alumina & Bauxite, Titanium Dioxide & Titanium, Uranium, Phosphates and more).
ABOUT THE HATCH BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Hatch is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2023 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering, in these fields:
- Civil Engineering (BSc or BEng)
- Electrical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
- Mechanical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
MORE ABOUT THE HATCH BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, OTHER BENEFITS & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, accommodation and allowances. Students will also be able to take part in vacation work and will receive extra support services during the course of their studies.
Hatch bursary recipients will also receive the following benefits:
- Receive formal and informal mentorship from leaders and authorities within the industry
- Work alongside people from different cultures and countries across the global organisation
- Acquire project experience in South Africa and around the world
- Be offered opportunities to pursue career paths in Energy, Infrastructure Mining & Metals or Digital sectors after graduation
- Take part in local Professional Development Programs after graduation
- Join an exciting working environment which will allow you to use your Engineering qualification in traditional sectors or emerging and innovative industries
Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their applications by no later than 30 September 2022.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HATCH BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the Engineering qualifications listed above
- You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have achieved and maintained a minimum overall average of 65%, if currently studying
- You must have achieved and maintained a minimum overall average of 90%, if currently in Matric
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE HATCH BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online for the following positions:
Hatch Bursary Application 2023: Civil Engineering Bursary
(Reference number: 76741)
Hatch Bursary Application 2023: Electrical Engineering Bursary
(Reference number: 76725)
Hatch Bursary Application 2023: Mechanical Engineering Bursary
(Reference number: 76723)
Applicants will be required to Register an account before they can Login and apply.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results AND Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copies)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance from a recognised tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
- Full tertiary academic record/ transcripts, if currently at tertiary level (on institutions letterhead)
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
CLOSING DATE FOR THE HATCH BURSARY
To be confirmed.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Hatch directly:
Johannesburg branch
Tel: 011 239 5300
