The Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

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

The bursary will offer the following benefits:

• coaching and mentoring support
• practical experience in the students field of study and an opportunity to gain on job training and exposure during vacation work
• exposure to a world class company
• the chance to apply for positions within the organisation after successfully completing their studies

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

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