Concor Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – CONCOR

Concor, previously known as Murray & Roberts Construction, was formed in 1902 in the Western Cape province of South Africa. After the acquisition of Murray & Roberts Construction and Public Investment Corporation (PIC), the company re-branded and renamed to Concor.

Today, Concor is one of the top black-owned infrastructure and buildings service companies in the country, as well as one of the biggest in the construction sector of South Africa and the sub-Saharan Africa. It consists of 7 business units namely: Concor Buildings; Concor Developments; Concor Power; Concor Plant; Concor Infrastructure; Concor Opencast Mining and Concor Western Cape.

The company employs over 3400 staff members and has its main delivery centres within South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. Concor Construction has been involved in numerous large projects across the country, including the Huguenot Tunnel; Hugo’s River Viaduct; Bloukrans Bridge; the Ingula power station reservoir; Menlyn Shopping Centre; Carlton Centre; Melrose Arch and the Absa Towers.
 

ABOUT THE CONCOR BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Concor is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate studies (Degree or National Diploma), within these fields of study:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Quantity Surveying

Concor supports the development, availability and retention of skilled human capital directly related to the Company’s requirement. For this reason, Concor offers bursaries in accordance with the future skills needs of the company, as well as available budget. Since the bursary programme was implemented in 2011, over 90 students have benefited and completed their studies and were absorbed into Concor thereafter.
 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

 

ABOUT THE CONCOR BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION

The bursary will provide full cover for tuition fees.

Bursary recipients may also have the opportunity to partake in practical on-site training, for trainee engineers and quantity surveyors, thus exposing them to the demands and complexity of infrastructure development.

Bursary recipient will be required to join the Concor Intern Development Program, during February 2025, for a period of 24 months.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Concor Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONCOR 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 be under the age of 30 years old
  • You must be studying full time, towards an undergraduate qualifications in one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
  • You must have completed all previous years of study successfully
  • You must be entering your final year of study in 2024
  • You must NOT currently be in receipt of any other bursary funding

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CONCOR BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at:

Concor Bursary Application 2024: Civil Engineering
(Reference: conc_bur_000115)

Concor Bursary Application 2024: Mining Engineering
(Reference: conc_bur_000116)

Concor Bursary Application 2024: Quantity Surveying
(Reference: conc_bur_000114)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Concor Bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Full tertiary academic record, including most recent results/ transcripts (on institutions letterhead)
  • Proof of registration at University or University of Technology for the 2024 academic year

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE CONCOR BURSARY

31 October 2023.
(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 Concor directly:
Tel: 011 590 5500
Email: bursary.ocm@concor.co.za / info.construction@concor.co.za
Contact page: https://www.concor.co.za/contact/
 

Please do NOT contact Concor if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in October 2023.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.