Mintek Bursary Programme 2023
Mintek was founded in 1934, they are South African provider of metallurgical engineering and mineral processing products and services. They are the countries national mineral research organisation and one of the leading technology organisations across the world.
The companies ten technical divisions include:
Biotechnology
Mineralogy
Minerals Processing
Hydrometallurgy
Pyrometallurgy
Analytical Services
Advanced Materials
Mineral Economics and Strategy
Measurement and Control Solutions
Small Scale Mining
Beneficiation
BURSARY DESCRIPTION
Mintek’s Undergraduate and Postgraduate Bursary Programmes are one of the ways in which we ensure that the most talented, well trained and highly skilled technical people are able to study further. Many of our graduates join Mintek as employees, ensuring that Mintek’s operational, research and development needs are met.
BURSARY COVERS
- Tuition fee
- Registration Fee
- Accommodation and Meals
- Priscribed Text Books
- Laptop Allowance
Please note that the Mintek bursary cover may be adjusted from year to year based on budget allocation.
BURSARIES AVAILABLE
Bursaries will be awarded for Masters and Doctoral studies into the applications of reinforcement learning within Metallurgy.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicant must be South African citizen
- Applicant must have completed Matric
- Applicant must have completed an undergraduate Engineering degree
- Applicant must be studying towards a Masters or PhD degree qualification, with focus on reinforcement learning within metallurgy
- Applicant must be studying at a recognised tertiary institute in South Africa
- Applicant must have formal exposure to software development (preferably in Python)
- Applicant must have conducted research in reinforcement learning, deep learning or machine learning (advantageous but not essential)
Applicant must have excellent academic record in one of the following engineering sectors:
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy Engineering
HOW TO APPLY?
Application can only be done online, click on the highlighted link below to apply.
Please note the following documentation may be needed:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Undergraduate degree certificate (certified copy)
- Full tertiary academic record (certified copy)
CLOSING DATE
20 March 2022
CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 011 709 4971
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT MINTEK IF THE BURSARY IS CLOSED
