Now here’s a great opportunity for students with a passion for Civil Engineering.
GIBB Engineering is now looking for eager and talented students to apply for its bursary program.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to further their studies in this field but lacks the financial means to do so.
The bursary program will require you to meet a few requirements to be considered an ideal applicant.
If you meet these requirements, then you need to apply right away.
Below is a breakdown of exactly how this bursary works and what you will need to do during the application process.
Closing Date
The GIBB Engineering Bursary application period will end on 15 November 2022.
Please make sure to submit your application and any other supporting materials by this date.
Your application won’t be taken into account by the bursary provider if you don’t do this.
What Is This Bursary About?
GIBB is a well-known South African engineering consulting firm that was founded in 1988.
The firm is 67% black-owned, making it one of Africa’s largest Black-owned engineering consulting organizations.
GIBB provides a wide range of services within their engineering consultant spectrum, including client planning sessions, design, and management.
Among GIBB’s subsidiaries are GIBB (Pty) Ltd, Arcus GIBB Nigeria, ACE GIBB, GIH Limited, and SVA International (Pty) Ltd.
GIBB has branches across South Africa, as well as Botswana, Ghana, Lesotho, Nigeria, Tanzania, Seychelles, Swaziland, and Zambia.
Using international standards such as ISO9001, the firm has successfully completed a number of noteworthy projects across the African continent.
GIBB has been running smoothly for over 60 years and is always improving, adapting, and growing to meet the specific needs of its clients.
GIBB is a preferred partner for state-owned enterprises, government entities, and private businesses.
As a prominent multi-disciplinary firm on the continent, the company has created a strong presence.
GIBB’s staff members are skilled, professional, and efficient.
The company presently employs 800 people, and its clients include the City of Cape Town, Eskom, Rand Water, the OR Tambo District Municipality, and Eskom.
Who Can Apply
For the forthcoming academic year, GIBB is giving bursaries to students pursuing a civil engineering degree (Masters, Honors, Undergraduate) concentrating in Civil Engineering, Roads, and Rails.
Before applying for the application, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements.
- The candidate must be a South African national.
- The application requires a high school diploma.
- The applicant must be a full-time civil engineering student concentrating in Civil Engineering, Roads, and Rails.
- The applicant should be in their second year of study for the upcoming academic year.
- The candidate must be enrolled at a South African university that is recognized and approved.
What Does This Bursary Cover?
The bursary will cover the costs of prescribed housing, textbooks, tuition, and travel expenses, as applicable.
Shortlisted candidates will be able to participate in vacation work. They will also be allowed to complete their practical training.
Following graduation, the individual is required to work at any GIBB office in South Africa.
The bursary will be renewed each year based on the candidate’s academic performance. The average grade should be higher than 60%.
How To Apply
Applying for this bursary is fairly easy, all you need to do is complete the following online application form which you can find here.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting papers with your online application (submission of these documents are mandatory; if any elements are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- Certified copies of your identification documents.
- A certified copy of your matriculation certificate is required.
- All of your tertiary academic records must be certified.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this bursary, then you can get in touch with GIBB Engineering directly through the following means:
Contact page: https://www.gibb.co.za/contact-us/
Tel: 011 519 49600
Email: info@gibb.co.za
Good luck with your application!