WHO IS MERCEDES BENZ?
The Mercedes-Benz has long been a name associated with luxury, but before making its way into households across the world, where did the brand get its name? The brand has changed names over the years, starting out as Daimler-Benz, which understandably leads to questions. Join Mercedes-Benz of Chicago as we explain the Mercedes-Benz name meaning, as well as answer other common questions, including how to pronounce Mercedes-Benz. Read on to learn more about the name that took the automotive industry by storm!
The Mercedes-Benz name is a combination of two names: Mercedes Jellinek and Karl Benz. Originally, Mercedes-Benz was founded by Karl Benz and Gottlieb Wilhelm Daimler and was part of Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft, better known as DMG. The company was first known by the name Daimler-Benz, as an homage to the founders.
After Gottlieb Wilhelm Daimler passed away, entrepreneur and racing enthusiast Emil Jellinek was brought on by chief engineer Wilhelm Maybach. Emil went on to help create the Mercedes 35hp in 1900. Jellinek named the new cars after his daughter, Mercédès Jellinek, whose Spanish name translated to “mercy.” The company later went on to have the “Mercedes” name trademarked 1902. While the company continued to trade as Daimler-Benz, the car line began to carry the Mercedes-Benz name.
BURSARY DESCRIPTION
Mercedes-Benz is offering bursaries if various fields of studies to qualifying and derserving students residing in South Africa.
Get a head-start into the world of work by participating in
the Mercedes-Benz Bursary Programme, and transport your career with one of the
world’s most successful automotive companies.
The Programme aims to harness outstanding achievers at Grade 12 and Tertiary levels into our fold of growing Talent, by offering the participant financial aid for studies as well as experiential learning.
BURSARY COVERS
- Study at a University of choice
- Tuition fees, meals and textbooks are paid for
- Work at Mercedes-Benz, East London plant during your vacations
- Join the MBSA Graduate Development programme after studying
BURSARY AVAILABLE
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Human Resources
- Logistics
- Procurement and Supply
- Iformation and Technology
ELIGIBILITY
- South African Citizen, or permanent resident
- Grade 12 learners
- Students enrolled for, or currently pursuing, full-time studies (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th yr students may apply)
- Excellent Grade 12 results with distinction in HG Mathematics and/or HG Physical Science an advantage
- Maintenance of excellent Tertiary Results, average of 65% an advantage
All applications are invited, however the Division's Employment Equity Plan will
apply in terms of the Employment Equity Act, no. 55, 1998
Late and incomplete applications will not be considered
HOW TO APPLY?
Please note this bursary is now closed, for latest bursaries click on the highlited link below.
