Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine (SBPM) Bursary South Africa 2022 – 2023
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SBPM
Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine (Pty) Ltd (SBPM) (Union Mine), previously known as RPM Union Section, is a Platinum Producing Mine located in Swartklip, Limpopo, South Africa. The Mine has been in production for over 40 years and was acquired from Anglo American Platinum by Siyanda Resources and the Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela Joint Venture
Apart from Platinum, SBPM also produce Palladium, Rhodium, Gold and Chrome as by-products.
ABOUT THE SBPM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine (SBPM) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the
2023 academic year
.
Bursaries will be awarded for
undergraduate studies
in these fields:
Information Technology
Management Accounting
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical
Mine Survey
Mining
Rock Engineering
www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine (SBPM) Bursary.
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.
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Bursaries closing in June 2022
here
.
MORE ABOUT THE SBPM BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED
The
bursary
will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed learning material and equipment, textbooks, accommodation and a monthly allowance.
Bursary recipients will also gain relevant workplace exposure through vacation work at SBPM.
Bursary recipients will have the following responsibilities during their studies:
Abide by SBPM’s terms and conditions of the student bursary agreement and fixed-term employment contract
Maintain consistently high academic results
Maintain consistently high on-the-job performance
Pass a minimum of 60% average of all subjects or modules, to qualify for continuation of bursary funding for the following academic year semester
Be responsible for their learning
Complete assigned projects on time
Initiate on-the-job development discussions
Seek feedback from supervisor or coach
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SBPM BURSARY PROGRAMME
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):
You must be a South African citizen
You must have completed Matric or you must be currently in Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above (undergraduate 1st, 2nd or 3rd year)
You must be studying or accepted or registered to study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
You must have an excellent academic record
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in Matric, 1st year, 2nd year or 3rd year
You must be in financial need
Preference will be given to students residing near or around Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine and students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SBPM BURSARY
Application must be submitted online at:
SBPM Bursary Application 2022: Information Technology
(Reference No: 3472)
SBPM Bursary Application 2022: Management Accounting
(Reference No: 3498)
SBPM Bursary Application 2022: Mechanical Engineering
(Reference No: 3484)
SBPM Bursary Application 2022: Metallurgical
(Reference No: 3492)
SBPM Bursary Application 2022: Mine Survey
(Reference No: 3482)
SBPM Bursary Application 2022: Mining
(Reference No: 3480)
SBPM Bursary Application 2022: Rock Engineering
(Reference No: 3475)
Applicants will be required to
Register an Account
before they can
Login
and apply.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
ID document (certified copy)
Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
Most recent academic record, if currently studying (on institutes letterhead)
Proof of university registration or acceptance (on institutes letterhead)
Proof of residence
Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE SBPM BURSARY
15 June 2022.
(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 the Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine directly:
Recruitment Office
Contact person: Naomi Herbst
Tel: 014 786 1236
Email: Naomi.herbst@siyandaplatinum.com
Please do NOT contact the Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine if this scholarship has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here:
https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/
This bursary listing was last updated in June 2022.
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What's Covered
See description details.
Eligibility Criteria
See description details.
Application Requirements
See description details.
Important Dates
Application Deadline:
Feb 09, 2026
Bursary Details
Category:
Computer Science & IT
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-4022CD31