Northam Booysendal Platinum Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE NORTHAM BOOYSENDAL PLATINUM BURSARY COVER?

Northam Booysendal Platinum Mine is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within these fields:

  • Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering (1 bursary to be awarded)
  • Geology (1 bursary to be awarded)
  • Mining Engineering (1 bursary to be awarded)

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 Northam Booysendal Platinum Bursary.

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WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE NORTHAM BURSARY?

Bursaries awarded to current Matric students will be subject to the outcome of final Matric exams results.

Booysendal Platinum is an equal employment opportunity employer and therefore reserves the right to select candidates in line with the Employment Equity Policy.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback within 3 weeks of the application deadline, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE NORTHAM 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 currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification in one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be studying or be registered/ accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institute in South Africa
  • Current Matric students:
    • you must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics in Grade 11 of Matric mid-year exams
    • you must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Physical Science in Grade 11 of Matric mid-year exams
    • you must have achieved a minimum result of 50% for Language in Grade 11 of Matric mid-year exams
  • Current tertiary students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for major subjects
  • Technical fields of study:
    • you must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics in Matric
    • you must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Physical Science in Matric
    • you must have achieved a minimum result of 50% for Language in Matric
  • You must be hard-working and self-motivated
  • Preference will be given to students residing within the local community (Mashishing, Roossenekal and Steelpoort), however students from other areas may still apply

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE NORTHAM BOOYSENDAL PLATINUM BURSARY?

Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: HRApplicationsBD@norplats.co.za
(Insert the words “BURSARIES (REF: BDHR10/26)” 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 documents below to apply.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE NORTHAM BOOYSENDAL PLATINUM BURSARY?

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Proof of tertiary registration or acceptance (on institutions letterhead)
  • Full academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Curriculum Vitae (with a community stamp)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE NORTHAM BURSARY?

7 July 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Northam directly:
Email: HRapplicationsBD@norplats.co.za

Please do NOT contact Northam if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

WHAT DOES NORTHAM DO?

Northam Platinum Limited is a JSE-listed company and independent integrated platinum group metal (PGM) producer, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company has 2 main mines in South Africa – Zondereinde mine in Limpopo and Booysendal mine in Mpumalanga. The company also operates metallurgical operations at the Zondereinde mine, which include a smelter and base metals removal plant.

Booysendal Platinum, a subsidiary of Northam Platinum Limited, is located near the towns of Mashishing (Lydenburg); Roossenekal and Steelpoort and is bordered by 2 provinces – Mpumalanga and Limpopo.

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This bursary listing was last updated in July 2026.

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