GAST Bursary Applications

About GAST

Gast was founded 1961 and provides design, supply and installation to both civil and construction industries. It has accreditation from United Nations and World Bank and currently has operations in 25 countries around the globe. The company offers products and services including Engineering (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Civil), Construction (Residential, Industrial, Commercial and also Renovations and Refurbishments), Commodity Brokerage (Equipment, Metals, Grains and Livestock), Geosynthetics (Geomembranes, Geotextiles, Geocomposites, Geosynthetic Clay Liners, Geonets and Geogrids), Mining (Mineral and Refinery), Piping (HDPE, Steel, PVC and Concrete), Telecommunications (Trenching, Ducting/Cabling and Fiber Optics), Waterproofing and Consulting. Gast has earned the trust of some of its clients such as Sasol, BHP Billiton, Aurecon, Exxaro, Eskom, Rio Tinto, AngloAmerican, Shell and EnviroServ.

GAST Bursaries

GAST invites individuals who strive to be top achievers and wish to pursue a BSc, B Eng or B Tech qualifications in the fields of Engineering (civil, mechanical, industrial and mining), Quantity Surveying and Building/Construction Management. Bursaries granted will cover all fees related to your study like annual registration fees, costs of tuition & examination fees, books and education-related travel costs. Bursaries are granted base on academic merit and are renewed every year depending on the academic results. Successful candidates are then required to work equivalent to the year the bursary is granted, excluding the in-service training periods.

GAST Bursary Requirements and Eligibility

• South African citizen
• Full-time students of related degrees at accredited South African institution that is acceptable to GAST
• Grade 12 academic results with Maths and Science
• Minimum of 70% academic rating

How to Apply and Application Details

Send the following document to mplessis@gast.co.za

• Curriculum Vitae
• ID document
• Proof of university acceptance
• Latest academic results
• Cover letter

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview and additional necessary tests.

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Contact Details

Address: GAST Liberty Park, 96 Achilles Street, Zwavelpoort, Pretoria, 0081
Tel: +27 (0)12 660 -1616
Fax: +27 86 607 4412
Email: mplessis@gast.co.za