“My career with Canyon Coal started while I was still a student when I was awarded a bursary. My aspirations were always to further my studies as I am a career orientated individual. I have always had an interest in engineering and physics and the bursary I received from Canyon Coal was crucial to enabling me to study what I enjoy. The bursary covered my tuition fees, books, stationery and included a monthly stipend. The Administration Department of Canyon Coal at the time also assisted me in completing additional paper work that was required in order to complete my degree. The Canyon Coal Human Resources Manager at the time Sarie Opperman played a big role providing me with emotional support, as being in university comes with its own challenges. She called regular progress meetings, which were held at the Canyon Coal headquarters, in Sandton to check up on my progress and general challenges that I was facing and always offered guidance and support. After completing my studies, I did my Experiential Training (P1 And P2) at Hakhano Colliery in Middelburg for a year (July 2014 To June 2015). My training was over seen by the supervisor of the Canyon Coal Engineering and Plant Engineering team. Following the completion of my training I returned to college to continue studying (B-Tech Electrical Engineering) which was also funded by Canyon Coal. I In 2017, I started my internship at Phalanndwa Colliery as a Junior Engineer Intern under the supervision of the General Mine Manager and Engineer on Site (January 2017 to November 2017). Then in December 2017, was transferred to the Procurement Department at Phalanndwa Colliery where I was appointed as a Stores Clerk and this is the position I currently still hold.”