Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM) Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – BPM

Wesizwe’s flagship project is the Bakubung Platinum Mine (previously known as the Frischgewaagd-Ledig project). Situated about 40 kilometers northwest of Rustenburg, the mine lies directly south of the Pilanesberg Alkaline Complex within the Western Limb of the Bushveld Complex. It falls under the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, and spans the jurisdictions of both the Rustenburg and Moses Kotane Local Municipalities. The mine’s operations extend over parts of the Ledig 909 JQ and Frischgewaagd 96 JQ farms, with the Elands River marking the southern edge of the mining right area.
 

ABOUT THE BPM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

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

 

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MORE ABOUT THE BPM BURSARY PROGRAMME

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

Candidates may be subject to a background screening before selection.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 21 days after the closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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 Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM) bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BPM 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):

  • 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

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BPM BURSARY

Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: Recruitment@wesizwe.com
(Insert the words “BPM Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).

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

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application email (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 records, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance from the educational institution (on institutions letterhead)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of residence

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE BPM BURSARY

11 October 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 Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM) directly:
Tel: 014 004 1135
Email: Recruitment@wesizwe.com
 

Please do NOT contact Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM) 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 September 2024.

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