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ABOUT THE COMPANY – TRONOX

Tronox Bursary South Africa 2023 – 2024, Tronox is a leading global mining company that focuses on the mining and processing of zircon, titanium ore, and many other minerals. Tronox produces titanium dioxide pigments that are used to brighten and add durability to items such as plastic, paper, and paints.

Tronox is a global workforce known for its diversity and commitment to business practices that are sustainable and safe- ensuring that value is brought to all who aid in the company’s growth (customers, shareholders, and business partners.)

KwaZulu-Natal is one of Tronox’s many Sands Operations. The KwaZulu-Natal Sands operation is located in Empangeni and consists of the Central Processing Complex in Empangeni, and the Fairbreeze Mine at Mtunzini. Hydraulic mining techniques are used at the Fairbreeze Mines, and the main mineral extracted from this mine is heavy mineral concentrate (HMC.) The Fairbreeze Mines then transport the HMC to the Mineral Separation Plant in Empangeni, where it is used to produce rutile, zircon, and ilmenite. The supply chain of this mineral is essential to not only Tronox KwaZulu-Natal but also their 694 employees and the country as a whole.

ABOUT THE TRONOX BURSARY – FIELDS COVERED & SELECTION

Tronox KwaZulu-Natal is inviting students to apply for their bursary program, for the 2022 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within these fields:

• Community Development
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

We Are Committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Tronox Bursary.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRONOX 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 studying full time towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields listed above
• You must be studying at a recognized and accredited university in South Africa
• You must be a top-performing student

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE TRONOX BURSARY

Students who meet all of the above eligibility criteria can apply by submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate or statement of results (certified copy)
• Most recent university academic record (on university letterhead)
• Brief Curriculum Vitae (1 page)

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of above documents to apply.
Applications must be submitted via email to: Recruitment.KZNSands@Tronox.com
(Insert the words “Tronox Bursary Application 2022” in the email subject line).

CLOSING DATE FOR THE TRONOX BURSARY

3 March 2022 (at 16:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE TRONOX BURSARY

For any queries related to this bursary program, please contact Tronox directly:
Contact portal: https://www.tronox.com/contact-us/

Things To Note Before Applying For A Bursary

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