A2A Kopano Incorporated holds a certified Level 1 B-BBEE compliance status, demonstrating their commitment to empowerment and inclusivity. They are currently developing a bursary programme in collaboration with their clients, aimed at assisting financially disadvantaged students in pursuing higher education.
Their affirmative action initiative focuses on enhancing individuals’ fundamental skills through capacity building and skills transfer. Notably, approximately 50% of their workforce hails from previously disadvantaged communities, while an additional 50% comprises female employees, illustrating their strides in promoting diversity and inclusion.
Our vision is to be the leading empowered and proudly South African firm providing professional audit, financial and advisory related services.
We aim to provide and maintain effective, efficient and proactive support, advice and guidance to public and private enterprise by delivering sustainable solutions while maintaining sound client relationships.Kopano Incorporated offers an array of financial services: from Auditing, to Forensic Accounting Services, Corporate Services, Advisory Services and Taxation.
Bursaries will be awarded to students within the Chartered Accountancy field.
Bursaries are awarded in the range of R25 000 to R40 000/ student per year.
Once graduated, students will be required to undertake employment at a A2A Kopano Incorporated office in the Eastern Cape, for an amount of time equal to their bursary awarded.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- South African citizen,
- Studying towards a Chartered Accountants (SA) qualification,
- Achieved high academic results,
*Preference will be given to students who have completed the first year of study with and students residing in the Eastern Cape.
HOW TO APPLY
Eligible students can apply via one of the following methods:
1) Email: marcelenej@cbarnes.co.za
2) Post: The Bursary Officer, PO Box 137, Queenstown, 5320
Please include the following items in your application pack:
- A covering letter (we have drafted the A2A Kopano Bursary Covering Letter which students can download and edit, otherwise please feel free to write your own cover letter if you wish),
- ID document (certified copy),
- Matric certificate (certified copy),
- Full academic record/ transcript (on tertiary institution letterhead),
- Curriculum Vitae.
CLOSING DATE
30 September annually.