Assmang Manganese Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ASSMANG MANGANESE: BLACK ROCK MINE

Black Rock Mine Operations is a manganese property owned by Assmang (Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa, Ltd) since 1940. The mine represents one of the biggest manganese reserves in the country, with an estimated reserves of over 70 million tonnes of manganese ore grading 39% manganese metal.

It is located near Kuruman in the Northern Cape province, where Manganese ore is mined, of which majority of production is exported and a small amount is sent to the South African domestic market.
 

ABOUT THE ASSMANG BRMO BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Assmang Pty Ltd – Manganese Division is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, at their Black Rock Mine Operations (BRMO), for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within these fields:

  • Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Technology: Mechanical Engineering / Advanced Diploma: Mechanical Engineering / Bachelor of Science Engineering)
  • Mine Survey (Bachelor of Mine Surveying / Advanced Diploma: Mine Surveying)
  • Occupational Hygiene (Bachelor of Technology: Occupational Hygiene / Bachelor Degree in Occupational Hygiene)

 

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MORE ABOUT THE ASSMANG BRMO BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following study related expenses: tuition fees, prescribed books, laptop and accommodation.

The contractual obligations of the bursary will be discussed with the selected bursary recipient on appointment.

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 Assmang Bursary.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified within 3 weeks of the closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview, as well as take part in a psychometric evaluation, before final selection is made.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSMANG 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):
Current Matric students:

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be between 18 and 35 years old
  • You must be currently in Matric
  • You must achieve a Bachelor Pass/ University exemption in your final Matric exams
  • You must intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2025
  • Preference will be given to students who have been accepted to study at University within one of the fields of study listed above
  • Preference will be given to students from disadvantaged backgrounds residing within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, in the Northern Cape province
  • Preference will be given to students living with a disability
  • You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding or financial assistance from another company/ institution

Current University or University of Technology students:

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be between 18 and 35 years old
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying at a University or University of Technology in South Africa
  • You must be in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study
  • You must have achieved a minimum average “B” symbol and passed all subjects (including final year exams and University admission)
  • Preference will be given to students from disadvantaged backgrounds residing within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, in the Northern Cape province
  • Preference will be given to students living with a disability
  • You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding or financial assistance from another company/ institution

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ASSMANG BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Assmang Manganese Bursary Application 2025

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Assmang Manganese Bursary.
 

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)
  • Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (on tertiary institution letterhead)
  • Proof of tertiary registration/ application (on tertiary institution letterhead)
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (read our tips on how to write a CV and use our free CV templates)
  • Proof of residence

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE ASSMANG BURSARY

31 July 2024.
(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 Assmang Manganese directly:
Email: BRMOtalent@assmang.co.za
Read the FAQ page before making any enquiries: https://assmang.ci.hr/applicant/index.php?controller=Faq
Contact page: https://www.assmang.co.za/contact-us/
 

Please do NOT contact Assmang Manganese 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 July 2024.

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