ABOUT THE COMPANY – ALTECH
Altech is part of the Multi-media and Information Technology (TMT) division of parent company,
Altron and in 2013, became a wholly owned subsidiary of Altron.
The companies vision is to achieve a strategic position within the global Telecommunications, Multi-
media and Information Technology (TMT) sector. The technology driven group focuses on value-
added services, solutions and products. The Altron TMT Division has representation in over 14
countries and employs more than 8000 staff members.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED, COVERAGE VALUE &
SERVICE CONTRACT
Altech are awarding bursaries to deserving students, who are working towards obtaining their
undergraduate degree in the Engineering/ IT/ Accounting sector. Bursaries will be awarded to
students within the following fields of study:
Accounting (CA Option)
Computer Science/ Information Technology
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
The bursary will cover the following expenses: registration fees, tuition, prescribed books,
accommodation in residence (or an amount equal to res accommodation).
Students will be required to partake in vocational work while studying, for a minimum of 6 weeks per
year. Students will also be required to work for Altech on completion of their studies, for an equal
period of time as their bursary awarded.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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):
South African citizen
Studying within one of the aforementioned fields (2nd/ 3rd/ 4th year of study only)
Studying at a University in South Africa (NOT a University of Technology/ Technikon)
Achieve high academic results
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Application forms must be downloaded from: http://www.altechacademy.co.za/undergraduate-
bursaries
Alternatively, you can request an application form by emailing: bursaries@altech.co.za
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed
application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your
application be disregarded):
ID document (certified copy),
Matric certificate (certified copy)
Full academic transcript/ record (on tertiary institution letterhead)
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Email: bursaries@altech.co.za
2) Fax: 011 715 9046
3) Post:
Training and Development Manager
P. O. Box 153
Bergvlei
Johannesburg
2012
CLOSING DATE
31 August annually.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to
ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Altech directly:
Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Tel: 011 715 9000
Email: bursaries@altech.co.za
