Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ASSMANG BLACK ROCK MINE & JOE MOROLONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Joe Morolong Local Municipality is an administrative area in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District, located within the Northern Cape province of South Africa. Previously known as the Moshaweng Local Municipality, the Category B municipality’s main economic sectors include Agriculture, Mining and Community Services.

Assmang Black Rock Mine is located in the Kalahari Manganese Field, in Hotazel within the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The mining operation is one of South Africa’s largest manganese reserves, containing around 80% of the globally known high-grade Manganese resource.
 

ABOUT THE JOE MOROLONG ASSMANG BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Assmang Manganese Black Rock Mine Operations, partnered with Joe Morolong Local Municipality, is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the municipal area (Northern Cape), for undergraduate studies in Technical and Non-Technical fields.

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 Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary.
 

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOE MOROLONG 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):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be between 17 and 35 years old
  • You must reside within the Joe Morolong Local Municipality, in the Northern Cape province
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must have achieved a minimum of level 5 for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric, if studying within the Science field
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in Matric, if studying in a non-Science field
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate Technical or Non-Technical qualification, in 2026
  • You must be studying or registered to study at a recognised and accredited public University or University of Technology in South Africa
  • You must be in financial need and meet the financial means test requirements
  • You must be from a historically disadvantaged background
  • You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding or student loan
  • Preference will be given to students from designated groups (i.e. Historically Disadvantaged Institutions (HDIs))

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JOE MOROLONG ASSMANG BURSARY

Download and complete the Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Joe Morolong Assmang bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (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
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric
  • Full academic record, including most results results/ transcripts, if currently studying
  • Proof of tertiary acceptance for 2026
  • Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
  • Parents or guardian proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable)
  • Proof of residence (from Joe Morolong offices or tribal office)

 

Applications must be submitted to the Municipal Manager via email, at: bursary@joemorolong.gov.za
(Insert the words “Joe Morolong Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE JOE MOROLONG ASSMANG BURSARY

28 November 2025.
(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 the Joe Morolong Local Municipality directly:
Human Resources Manager
Tel: 053 773 9300
Mobile: 082 839 2700
Email: bursary@joemorolong.gov.za
 

Please do NOT contact Assmang or the Joe Morolong Local Municipality 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 November 2025.

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.