BESTMED 2024 INTERNSHIPS

 

Introduction

Bestmed is a non-profit, mutual medical scheme registered with the Council for Medical Schemes. We have been providing healthcare to the lives of South Africans for over 60 years.

 

 

Bestmed strives to be an employer of choice by:

 

• creating a Personally Ours culture where we can all contribute in our unique way to make Bestmed the best employer for our Talent.

• creating an environment that optimises individuals to contribute their best version of themselves.

• promoting a highly engaged workforce in a performance enabling environment where employees are valued and rewarded for their commitment and dedication.

 

Bestmed offers an exceptional benefit programme and competitive packages, including 23 days annual leave and a workday of only 8 hours, including a 30min break. Permanent employees have the options of life cover, disability benefits, funeral cover, pension fund, medical aid and more. Access to development opportunities are plentiful. Office benefits include free parking, free Wi-Fi, landline phone allowance, and free refreshments. Bestmed Heartbeats also have access to fitness facilities and running clubs such as an on-site gym, the Bestmed Athletics Club, Pilates and the Tempo Wellness Programme (T&C apply). Many team interactions, recognition programmes and incentives make your support structure one with lots of fun, laughter and something to strive towards. We celebrate your successes, endurances and life events with you. We constantly strive to innovate for you and by you.

 

If you are willing to lead the way, go the extra mile, do the right thing, be upbeat and play for the team…you may be the perfect candidate to join a journey that is Personally Yours with Bestmed!

 

 

 

We are committed to ensuring that all employees have opportunities for professional development, as well as fair compensation and employee benefits. We are also committed to ensuring a congenial and collegial work environment, where innovation is welcomed and encouraged. As such, we reinforce a culture of zero tolerance towards any forms of inappropriate behaviour, abuse (including abuse of power, privilege or trust), harassment, or exploitation of any kind to safeguard our members, employees and partners. This is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All employees are required to share in this commitment through our Code of Conduct.

 

Bestmed is an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and we are committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. We conduct the most appropriate pre-employment assessments and verification checks to ensure that high standards are maintained. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us at [email protected].

 

Bestmed reserves the right to schedule and cancel assessments and interviews. Bestmed also reserves the right not to make a placement.

 

 

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide support and administrative duties to relevant departments.

Desired Experience & Qualification

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

 

Membership New Business and Underwriting Intern

• Diploma / Degree in Business Administration

 

Client Service Intern

• Diploma / Degree in Business Administration

 

Legal Intern

• LLB

 

IT Project and Analyst Intern

• Diploma/ Degree in IT or Project Management

 

Key Accounts Intern

• Diploma / Degree in Business Administration

 

Direct Sales Consultant Intern X2

• Diploma / Degree in Business Administration

 

Marketing and Sales Analytics Intern

• Diploma / Degree in Marketing OR Equivalent

 

Service Providers Intern

• Diploma / Degree in Business Administration

 

Disease Management Intern

• Diploma / Degree in Administration

Interested?

Thank you for your interest in Bestmed Medical Scheme.

 

Due to the large amount of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Should you not be contacted within 3 weeks of the advertisement closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

 

Your CV will however be put onto our database and we will contact you should any suitable vacancies arise in future.

 

We wish you the best of luck.

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Sasol Mining Bursary Opportunities (Applications will be open from 13 September to 4 October 2023)

 

Bursary Opportunities: Sasol Mining Fence-line (Mainstream) Programme

Sasol Mainstream bursaries is a performance-based programme with a work-back / pay-back obligation. This is a comprehensive bursary offered to talented individuals who are planning to study full-time towards an undergraduate in selected Engineering, Science and Technology qualification.

The Sasol Mining Fence-line Bursary Programme aims to attract exceptional young talent to the organization. Bursaries awarded are for full-time studies for a bachelor’s degree (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) at an approved South African University and are offered to South African Citizens only.

Bursaries will exclusively be granted for studies within the following academic disciplines:

Engineering:  

• Electronic Engineering (B.Eng.)
• Electrical Engineering (B.Eng.)
• Industrial Engineering (B.Eng.)
• Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng.)
• Mining Engineering (B.Eng.)

Science:  

• Geology (B.Sc.) – Please be aware that obtaining an Honours degree is mandatory for pursuing this field of study.

Engineering Technology Degree:  

• Mine Surveying (B.Eng. Tech.)

These bursary opportunities are limited to South African citizens (by birth only) from Sasol Mining Fenceline communities, who are / will be pursuing degree studies at a public South African University or University of Technology (for Mine Surveying only).

Eligible applicants are students in either their first or second year of studies in 2024.

 

Fields for Study

Applications may be submitted for degrees (no diplomas) in one of the following fields of study:

Undergraduate Studies (B.Eng. / B.Sc.) (Not a B.Eng. Tech)

1. Electrical Engineering
2. Electronic Engineering
3. Geology
4. Industrial Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering
6. Mining Engineering

Undergraduate Studies (B. Eng. Tech.) – University of Technology

1. Mine Surveying

 

Application Criteria – Minimum Criteria

Bursaries are available to individuals in either the matriculation phase or those who are in their first year of studies pursuing the relevant qualifications or degrees.

1.  B.Eng. and B.Sc.Eng & Geology

• Level 6:  70 -79% for Mathematics (not Maths Literacy)
• Level 6:  70 -79% for Physical Science
• Level 5:  60 – 69% for English First Additional language or
• Level 5:  60 – 69% for English home language or
• Level 4:  50 – 59% for English Second Additional language

 

2.  B.Eng. Tech. (Mine Surveying) 

• Level 5:  60 – 69% for Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) and
• Level 5:  60 – 69% for Physical Science and
• Level 5:  60 – 69% for English First Additional language or
• Level 5:  60 – 69% for English home language or
• Level 4:  50 – 59% for English Second Additional language

 

The general application criteria for students are outlined as follows:

• Applicants who wish to pursue 1st-year studies must submit their applications with either Grade 11 or Grade 12 results.
• Applicants aiming for 2nd-year studies must submit their applications with Grade 12 results.

Application criteria for current university undergraduate students (Academic first year in 2023 applying for 2nd year in 2024)

• If a student is already studying towards the degree course for which he/she is applying for a bursary, the student must be registered for the degree course over the minimum study period for the degree involved (i.e., 4 years for engineering degree) and/or able to still complete studies in that minimum period. NB. Students who are already on an extended study period or already added a year to the minimum study period (i.e., 5 years for an engineering degree) as well as individuals who are planning to register for an extended degree course, must not apply.
• Applications must be for full time studies towards an academic degree at an accredited and approved South African University. NB. Studies at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will not be considered/allowed.
• No bursaries will be awarded for studies at a University of Technology, except for studies in Mine Surveying.

 

Notes for all applicants

• Applicants must be South African citizens with a valid ID document/card.
• Shortlisted applicants must be willing and able to avail themselves for online psychometric testing as part of the selection process. These assessments will take place before the interview phase.
• A full academic record is required when students apply.
• Proof of permanent home residence (municipality and district) will be required when students apply.
• All bursaries awarded are subject to the condition that the candidate’s end of year results in Grade 12 (if currently in matric) or end of year results at university (if currently studying at university) do not differ substantially from the results presented during the application process. The minimum criteria will still be valid though.
• Sasol reserves the right to withdraw the Sasol bursary offer if the candidate performs substantially weaker academically than the academic results submitted during the application process, if the student will apply or are registered for an extended degree course or due to failed subject are already on an extended study period or when a student intend to register/register for a so called dual/combined/hybrid degree course or a degree course not agreed upon or should the student not permanently reside and matriculated in one of the municipalities indicated below. NB. Students should be discouraged to apply for a bursary, well knowing that they plan to study in a different (although possibly related) degree course.

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Bursary Applications for the 2024 Academic Year for Unemployed Learners

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) for the Mining and Minerals Sector in terms of the Skills Development Act No. 97 of 1998.

The MQA would like to invite learners who are presently in grade 12 or already studying at a public university, university of technology or a TVET college to apply for a MQA bursary for the 2024 academic year of study.

A total of 1000 bursary opportunities will be available for the 2024 academic year.

The bursary will cover tuition fees and allowances for accommodation, books, and meals. 

NB: The bursary is ONLY available to South African citizens. 

The MQA bursary scheme focuses on funding the following qualifications at universities, universities of technology, and TVET Colleges as indicated below.

However, the MQA may allocate 20% of the total bursary allocations for the 2024 academic year for qualifications which are not listed below, which the MQA may deem as qualifications necessary for the mining and minerals sector.

Qualifications funded at universities and universities of technology:

• Metallurgical Engineering
• Jewellery Design and Manufacturing
• Geology
• Mining Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mine Survey
• Electrical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Health and Management
• Analytical Chemistry
• Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Occupational Hygiene
• Occupational Medicine
• Operations Management
• Quality Management

Qualifications funded at TVET colleges:

• Boilemaker
• Motor Mechanic (Diesel)
• Electrician
• Fitting (including Machinery)
• Instrumentation Mechanic
• Millwright
• Fitter and Turner
• Rigger Ropes Man

Preference will be given to the following aspects in the selection of candidates:

• Historically Disadvantage Individuals (HDI) applicants.
• Financially needy applicants with a combined household income of not more than R600 000 per annum. The household income will be verified by MQA, and misrepresentation of the household income will disqualify the application.
• Female applicants.
• Applicants living in rural communities.
• Applicants who have applied to study at their local tertiary institutions.
• Candidates with a strong academic record.

Application Window

The application period will open from 01 September 2023 and close on 01 October 2023.

Late applications will not be considered.

To qualify for the bursary, the applicant must be unemployed at the time of the application and must remain unemployed for the duration of his/her studies.

Download the Application Form for Unemployed Learners

The completed application form and supporting documents must be submitted to [email protected]

Only applications received at the above e-mail address will be considered.

Please note that communication will be limited to successful applicants only. If you have not received any communication from the MQA by 30 November 2023, then please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

Further information regarding the bursary application process can also be obtained from the following MQA Regional Offices:

Gauteng:

• 7 Anerley Road, Parktown. Tel: 011 547 2600

Eastern Cape:

• King Sabatha Dalindyebo TVET College, R61 Queenstown Road, Cicira Village, Mthatha. Tel: 047 505 1063

Free State:

• Goldfields TVET College, 14107 Ndaki Road, Tosa Campus, Thabong, Tel: 087 095 0266

Mpumalanga:

• Nkangala TVET College, Mpondozamkomo Campus, 1 Moses Kotane Drive, Ferrobank. Tel: 013 696 8120 / 2121

Limpopo:

• Sekhukhune TVET College, CN Phathudi Campus, Stand No. 2659, Praktiseer. Tel: 087 095 0267

North West:

• Old Shopping Complex , 53 Karee Street, Mooinooi. Tel: 014 555 8860

Northern Cape:

• Northern Cape Rural TVET College, Kathu Campus, Hans Coetzee Drive, Kathu. Tel: 053 723 0100

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2024 External Bursary Programme Nedbank

At Nedbank we believe in using our financial expertise to do good by helping bright young leaders to pursue their academic dreams.

The Nedbank External Bursary Programme (bursary) aims to fund academically deserving students who do not have the financial means to study fulltime towards a first undergraduate degree or diploma at a South African public university or university of technology. The aim of the bursary programme is to address South Africa's scarce-skills shortages, with a specific focus on green economy skills.

In short, green economy promotes sustaining and advancing economic, environmental and social well-being. Green-economy skills refer to those areas of study that focus on improving human well-being and social equity, while also significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. Green-economy skills include the reducing of carbon emissions and pollution, increasing energy and materials efficiency and enhancing our natural capital.

Criteria for selection

1. We will only consider applications from South African citizens.

2. You must have a proven financial need, as determined by household income.

3. You must have obtained the following minimum academic results:

3.1 An average of 65% in the year that you are applying for the bursary, ie in grade 12 or at university level.

3.2 An average of 65% for the required subjects aligned to the degree you plan to study at university.

4. We will not consider applicants who completed their grade 12 or senior certificate with Mathematics Literacy.

5. You must have obtained admission to a South African public university or university of technology for the undergraduate qualification you plan to study.

Supporting documents required for your application

1. A certified copy of your South African identity card/document.

2. Your most recent academic transcript, ie:

2.1 Grade 11 final results, as well as your mid-year results if you are currently in grade 12.

2.2 Grade 12 final results as well as your mid-year results if you are currently in your first year at university.

2.3 Your last academic year results as well as your current mid-year results if you are currently in your second or third year at university.

3. The financial checks affidavit must be signed by:

3.1 your parent(s) or guardian(s);

3.2 you, the bursary applicant.

Download the affidavit here, completed it, make sure it is signed by all the parties above and add it to your application.

The screening process

1. We will only consider bursary applications submitted online via the link we have provided.

2. Incomplete bursary applications will be rejected.

3. Bursary applications will be screened and shortlisted according to the qualifying criteria listed as mentioned above.

Required supporting documents for shortlisted applicants

Parents, legal guardians and all income-earning members of a shortlisted applicant's household must provide the following: 

1. Written consent that they understand that personal information will be requested and given to third parties who will assist the Nedbank Educational Trust with verifying income.

2. Completed income and expenditure statement for the applicant's combined household income.

3. Certified copies of the following documents in a single batch, within seven working days of the application:

3.1 Identity document(s).

3.2 Most recent payslip(s), letter(s) of employment, not older than three months, of each parent or guardian.

3.3 Proof of income, home loan account statement, and city/town council rates and taxes statement (not older than three months), if parents or guardians are informal traders or hawkers.

3.4 IRP5, IT3 and IT12 forms for the past two years, if parents or guardians are earning commission only.

3.5. An official pension slip or bank statement (not older than three months), if parents or guardians receive income in the form of pension/grant/maintenance/rent/interest from investments.

3.6. Past three months' bank statements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo psychometric and other assessments and attend a virtual interview.

When the screening process is completed, the application forms and screening results will be presented to the Nedbank Educational Trust for review. Bursaries will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Trust.

All applicants will receive feedback about the outcome of their applications when the recruitment process is completed.

 

For assistance, contact the Nedbank Bursary Team:

[email protected].

 

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Technical Engineer (Renewable Energy)

 

About the job
Join Our Team as a Technical Engineer (Renewable Energy) in Cape Town!


Do you have a sturdy history in the renewable power sector, mainly in complicated hybrid photo voltaic PV and BESS systems for the industrial and industrial sector? If so, we prefer to hear from you!

About Us:

We are a main Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) enterprise based totally in the vibrant metropolis of Cape Town, South Africa, specialising in latest renewable power projects. Our mission is to be regarded as the great photo voltaic PV and battery hybrid solutions provider in South Africa.


Position Overview:

As a Technical Engineer (Renewable Energy), you will play a pivotal role in our dynamic team, working on complex and modern projects.


Key Responsibilities:


Lead technical factors of complicated hybrid solar PV and BESS on systems for commercial and industrial region tasks consisting of design, specification, procurement, installation, commissioning and O&M
Conduct web page assessments, feasibility studies, and technical due diligence
Design and engineer solar hybrid PV and BESS systems to maximise energy production, efficiency, and reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional groups to make certain task success, including procurement, construction, and high-quality control
Provide technical training and assist during and after undertaking execution
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines
Troubleshoot and unravel technical challenges as they arise

Why Join Us:

• Be instrumental in helping us be the best solar PV and battery hybrid solutions provider in South Africa
• Work at the forefront of technology and on industry-leading projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development opportunities and room for growth
• Cape Town's stunning natural beauty and vibrant culture right at your doorstep

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a company committed to achieving excellence in complex engineering projects for the renewable energy sector in SA, please apply!

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the renewable energy sector
• Proven track record in the design and successful implementations of complex hybrid solar PV and BESS systems for the commercial and industrial sectors
• Proficient in design software and tools commonly used in the industry, such as Helioscope, PVSyst, and Homer
• Knowledge of local and international codes and regulations related to renewable energy
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage and lead projects and technical teams

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