Northern Coal Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – NORTHERN COAL

Northern Coal (Pty) Ltd is a leading South African coal mining company based just 13 km south of Carolina in Mpumalanga. The company is dedicated to responsible mining, sustainable coal processing, and contributing positively to local communities.

Driven by its core values of integrity, fairness, diversity, innovation, and open communication, Northern Coal fosters a workplace culture built on teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement.

The company actively promotes diversity and employment equity, with a strong commitment to empowering individuals across all backgrounds, including race, gender, and disability. Through its bursary and skills development initiatives, Northern Coal aims to support the next generation of professionals in South Africa’s mining industry.
 

ABOUT THE NORTHERN COAL BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Northern Coal (Pty) Ltd is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following mining-sector related fields:

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining Engineering

Through their bursary programme, Northern Coal aims to support education and skills development within the mining sector.
 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

• View our other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.

 

MORE ABOUT THE NORTHERN COAL BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Applicants will be screened and subject to an assessment process.

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 Northern Coal Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NORTHERN COAL 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 currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification within one of the Engineering fields listed above
• You must be studying or registered to study at an accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% in Mathematics and Science
• You must be self-disciplined and energetic
• You must have a positive and safe attitude
• You must have problem-solving skills
• You must be positive and committed to your own development and studies
• You must have good communication skills
• You must have a valid certificate of fitness or be able to obtain one, per the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Preference will be given to students from local communities, in line with Northern Coal’s Employment Equity and Social & Labour Plan commitments, however students from other regions should also apply

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NORTHERN COAL BURSARY

Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: recruitment@northerncoal.co.za
(Insert the words “Northern Coal Bursary 2026” 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.
 

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):

• Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Latest academic transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Proof of provisional acceptance or registration at a tertiary institution, if applicable
• Proof of residence (water/ lights account or a signed affidavit)
• Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE NORTHERN COAL BURSARY

30 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 Northern Coal directly:
Tel: 017 843 1424
 

Please do NOT contact Northern Coal 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 October 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.