Palabora Mining Company (PMC) is welcoming applications from South African students for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2024.
Closing Date: 20 November 2024
Palabora Copper (Pty) Ltd hereby invites Ba-Phalaborwa Communities who wish to further their studies in any recognized South African Universities or Universities of Technology, to apply for a bursary. These bursaries are awarded on academic merit only.
Bursaries opportunities are available for the following disciplines for 2024 academic year:
Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Control / Instrumentation, Geology,
BSc Chemistry, Environmental Science/Health, Communications, Supply Chain Management & Mine Surveying.
Selection and qualifying criteria:
- Must be a South African Citizen.
- Grade 12 learners (Preference will be given to candidates with excellent academic record).
- High performing undergraduate students enrolled on a fulltime study and not currently receiving sponsorship.
- Must be between 16 – 35 years old with no criminal record.
- Short-listed applicants may be required to undergo psychometric / pre-screening assessments and interviews.
Documents to be submitted with the application:
- Certified June results for applicants currently in Matric.
- Certified full recent academic record if applicants already at Tertiary.
- Certified matric certificate.
- Certified copy of a South African ID.
- Acceptance letter from the Institution.
- Proof of residential address for Ba-Phalaborwa communities (i.e. Maseke, Lulekani, Makhushane, Namakgale, Benfarm, Selwane, Mashishimale and Phalaborwa Town) e, g Municipal letter or Tribal Authority letter, certified by a commissioner of Oaths.
Additional information:
- Bursaries are awarded initially for one year. Renewal is subject to satisfactory academic progress and conduct during the year of study.
- Only institutions registered with DHET will be considered.
- There is no obligation from PMC to offer student vacation work and internship program.
- The bursary covers registration, tuition, accommodation, meals, pre-scribed books allowance and laptop.
How to apply:
Click here to apply to apply online for the palabora mining company bursary