Assmang BRMO & Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE ASSMANG BRMO BURSARY COVER?

Assmang Black Rock Mine Operations, partnered with the Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality, are inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

5 bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality (Northern Cape), for studies preferably within the following fields:

• Accounting, Economics, Law, Human Resources, Business Management (BCom)
• Actuarial Science, Agriculture, Architecture, Engineering, Geology, Quantity Surveying, Computer Science (BSc)
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Bachelor of Social Science/ Social Work
• Bachelor in Education
• LLB
• MBChB
• Public Administration, Journalism, Communications, Industrial and Organisational Psychology (BA)
• Town and Regional Planning

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

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE ASSMANG BRMO BURSARY?

Shortlisted candidates will be notified within 1 month of the closing date. If you do not receive any feedback by this time, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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 Assmang Bursary.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE 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 reside within the Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality, in the Northern Cape province
• You must be between 18 and 35 years old
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at an accredited public University or University of Technology in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum of level 5 for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric, if studying within a Science field
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in Matric, if studying within any other field (non-Science)
• You must meet the minimum requirements to study towards your selected qualification
• You must be in financial need and meet the means test requirements
• You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding or student loan
• Preference will be given to students from a historically disadvantaged background

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE ASSMANG BURSARY?

Download and complete the Assmang GSLM Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

Alternatively, application forms can be collected from the Municipal Offices.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Assmang GSLM Bursary.

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:

Note: applications received via email or fax will NOT be accepted.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE ASSMANG BURSARY?

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

• ID document (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Matric results/ certificate (certified copy)
• Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (on tertiary institution letterhead)
• Proof of University acceptance for 2027 (on tertiary institution letterhead)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (certified copy of latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed or receiving a social grant or pension)
• Proof of residence from the Municipality or Tribal Office

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE ASSMANG BURSARY?

27 November 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?

Please do NOT contact Assmang or the Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

WHAT DOES ASSMANG BLACK ROCK MINE & GA-SEGONYANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY DO?

Assmang Black Rock Mine Operations (BRMO), located in the Northern Cape, is a major mining operation involved in the extraction and production of manganese ore, an essential mineral used in steel manufacturing and various industrial applications. Operated by Assmang, the mine contributes to South Africa’s important manganese mining industry and supports employment, skills development and economic activity in the region.

Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality is a local government authority situated in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District of the Northern Cape, South Africa. Its administrative centre is Kuruman, and the municipality is responsible for delivering essential services, promoting local economic development and improving the quality of life of residents across its communities. Its responsibilities include municipal infrastructure, water and sanitation services, roads, waste management, community development and spatial planning.

Through its community development and social investment initiatives, Black Rock Mine recognises the importance of contributing to the well-being of communities surrounding its operations. In collaboration with Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality, the mine supports local development efforts aimed at improving access to education, creating opportunities for young people and strengthening the surrounding communities. These initiatives reflect the role that partnerships between the private sector and local government can play in addressing skills shortages and promoting socio-economic development. By investing in education and community upliftment, Assmang Black Rock Mine and Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality aim to help create opportunities for local residents and contribute to a more sustainable future for the region.

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This bursary listing was last updated in November 2026.

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