ANGLOAMERICAN PLATINUM BURSARY SOUTH AFRICA 2022 – 2023

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 2023 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within these fields:

Geology

Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electromechanical Engineering

Metallurgy Engineering & Chemical Engineering

Mining Engineering

Rock Engineering

Ventilation Trainee (Mining Engineering)

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.

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):

Geology:

You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric

You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Geology qualification

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

2nd year students: you must have passed all modules you have registered for

3rd year students: you must be completing Job Subject to Referral Bonus and pass all modules you have registered for

Preference will be given to applicants from host communities, in line with the companies Social and Labour Plan commitments (however, students from other areas may also apply)

Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electromechanical Engineering:

You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric

You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Mechanical or Electrical (Heavy Current) Engineering Diploma or Degree qualification

You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa

You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics, Science and English in Grade 11 (if currently in Matric)

You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics, Science and English in Matric (if completed Matric)

Preference will be given to applicants from host communities, in line with the companies Social and Labour Plan commitments (however, students from other areas may also apply)

Metallurgy Engineering & Chemical Engineering:

You must have completed Matric

You must be studying towards a Chemical Engineering, Extraction Metallurgy or Metallurgical Engineering qualification

You must be in your third year of study

You must be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa

Preference will be given to applicants from host communities, in line with the companies Social and Labour Plan commitments (however, students from other areas may also apply)

Mining Engineering:

You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric

You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Mining Engineering (4-year degree – BSc, BEng, BET) NQF8 level qualification

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

2nd year students: you must have passed all modules you have registered for

3rd year students: you must have passed all subjects you are currently registered for

4th year students: you must have passed all subjects you are currently registered for

Rock Engineering:

You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric

You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Mining and Geology Engineering or Geology qualification (BET, BENG, BSc)

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

2nd year students: you must have passed all modules you have registered for

3rd year students: you must have passed all subjects you are currently registered for

Ventilation Trainee:

You must have completed Matric

You must be studying towards a Mining Engineering (4 year Degree – BSc, BEng, BET) NQF level 8

You must be in your third year of study

You must be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa

Preference will be given to applicants from host communities, in line with the companies Social and Labour Plan commitments (however, students from other areas may also apply)

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at:

Anglo American Platinum Bursary Application: Geology (Reference: REF30893F)

Anglo American Platinum Bursary Application: Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electromechanical Engineering (Reference: REF30883P)

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

 28 SEPTEMBER 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 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 August 2022.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.