Anglo American Platinum Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM

Anglo American Platinum Limited, founded in 1995, is the biggest primary producer of platinum across the globe, producing almost 40% of the supply each year. The South African based company operates mainly in Johannesburg, with most of its operations occurring within the Bushveld Complex where a range of mineral commodities are found. The Group owns the Mogalakwena mine (the biggest open-pit PGMs mine in the world), as well as the Amandelbult mine, the Mototolo mine and. It also owns the Unki mine, in Zimbabwe.

The company produces 3 ranges of products, namely precious metals (ie. gold), base metals (ie. chrome; copper; cobalt sulphate; sodium sulphate and nickel), and Platinum Group Metals (ie. platinum; rhodium; palladium; ruthenium; iridium and osmium).
 

ABOUT THE ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Anglo American Platinum is inviting students to apply for their Bursary Programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within these fields:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Ventilation

Note: students from anywhere in South Africa can apply, however, preference will be given to applicants from host communities.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, textbook allowance, laptop or computer allowance, personal allowance, allowance for private accommodation or university residence accommodation and meals, as well as cover for medical expenses on the company medical aid scheme.

Students who are not studying yet (have completed Matric or are currently in Matric), will have the opportunity to work alongside Anglo America’s professional practitioners for a year before commencing tertiary studies. This will allow recipients to ensure they are studying on the correct path.

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 Anglo American Platinum Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM BURSARY

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):
Civil Engineering Bursary:

  • You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
  • You must be studying or have been accepted to study towards a 1st year Civil Engineering (4-year degree – BSc, BEng, BET) – NQF7
  • You must be studying or provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
  • 1st year students: you must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, Physical Science or Technical Science and English, in Matric
  • 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th year students: you must have passed all modules you have registered for

Electrical Engineering Bursary:

  • You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
  • You must be studying or have been accepted to study towards a 1st year Diploma / Degree Electrical (Heavy Current) Engineering
  • You must be studying or provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
  • 1st year students: you must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics, Science and English, in Matric
  • 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th year students: you must have passed all modules you have registered for

Geotechnical Engineering Bursary:

  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying towards a Geotechnical Engineering qualification
  • You must be entering your 3rd or 4th year of study in 2024
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
  • You must have passed all modules you have registered for

Industrial Engineering Bursary:

  • You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
  • You must be studying or have been accepted to study towards a 1st year Industrial Engineering (4-year degree – BSc, BEng, BET) – NQF8
  • You must be studying or provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
  • 1st year students: you must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, Physical Science or Technical Science and English, in Matric
  • 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th year students: you must have passed all modules you have registered for

Mechanical Engineering Bursary:

  • You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
  • You must be studying or have been accepted to study towards a 1st year Diploma / Degree Mechanical or Electrical (Heavy Current) Engineering
  • You must be studying or provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
  • 1st year students: you must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics, Science and English, in Matric
  • 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th year students: you must have passed all modules you have registered for

Ventilation Bursary:

  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying towards a Ventilation qualification
  • You must be entering your 3rd or 4th year of study in 2024
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
  • You must have passed all modules you have registered for

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at:
Anglo American Platinum Bursary Application: Civil Engineering (Reference: REF43476F)

Anglo American Platinum Bursary Application: Electrical Engineering (Reference: REF43717C)

Anglo American Platinum Bursary Application: Geotechnical Engineering (Reference: REF43710Y)

Anglo American Platinum Bursary Application: Industrial Engineering (Reference: REF43731V)

Anglo American Platinum Bursary Application: Mechanical Engineering (Reference: REF43716U)

Anglo American Platinum Bursary Application: Ventilation (Reference: REF43715E)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Anglo American Platinum bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online bursary application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Grade 11 results, if currently in Matric (with the school stamp)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Full academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying
  • Proof of provisional acceptance, if not studying yet
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of Residence

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM BURSARY

15 June 2023.
(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 Anglo American Platinum directly:
Contact page: https://southafrica.angloamerican.com/site-services/contact-us
 

Please do NOT contact Anglo American Platinum if this bursary 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 May 2023.

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