Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM) Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

• Engineering
• Health and Safety
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Mining
• Nursing
• Procurement
• Rock Engineering

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be between 18 and 24 years old
• Be have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the study fields listed above
• Be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum result of 60% (level 5) for English, Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric
• Not have any criminal record
• Be able to obtain a medical fitness certificate
• Have good communication skills
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Have initiative and creative problem solving skills
• Be safety conscious
• Be responsible and committed
• Preference will be given to students residing within a 50km radius of Bakubung Platinum Mine, in the North West province

Documents you will need

• ID Document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Most recent academic records, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance from the educational institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of residence

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel

   See the provider's official website for the application form.

   Students who meet the above criteria, may apply by delivering their application to Bakubung Platinum Mine Main Gate Security Offices (in a locked steelbox and completing the submission register).

   Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of below documents to apply.

   Note: all certified documents should not be older than 3 months. Do NOT submit original documents as they will not be returned.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around February. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 014 004 1135

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM)

Bakubung Platinum Mine, owned by Wesizwe Platinum, is a platinum project north-west of Rustenburg on the Western Limb of the Bushveld Complex.