Thando Tech Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – THANDO TECH

Thando Tech Botleng Colliery is a newly established Mining Operation located in Delmas, Mpumalanga.

The companies main focus area is in coal mining, however they also plan to expand their portfolio and operations in other businesses such as the properties, farming, Import & Export and contracting industries.
 

ABOUT THE THANDO TECH BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Thando Tech Botleng Colliery is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Victor Khanye Local Municipality (Mpumalanga), for Mining Engineering studies.

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 Thando Tech Botleng Colliery Bursary.
 

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ABOUT THE THANDO TECH BURSARY PROGRAMME – BENEFITS & SELECTION

The bursary offers the following benefits:

• Access to university: Financial support to study mining engineering, especially for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Skill development: Learn valuable technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed for mine design, planning, and safe operations.
• Industry exposure: Gain knowledge of modern mining technologies and sustainable practices that prepare you for the future of mining.
• Professional growth: Work towards becoming a registered engineer and join the pool of qualified professionals in South Africa.
• Career opportunities: Boost your employability, with the potential to grow into leadership and technical roles in the mining sector.
• Positive impact: Be part of transformation, equity, and skills development, helping uplift communities and support national priorities.
• Sustainable future: Contribute to safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible mining practices.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date – if you have not received any feedback by this time, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE THANDO TECH 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 reside within the Victor Khanye Municipality (formerly Delmas Municipality), in Mpumalanga province
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must have passed Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full time towards a Mining Engineering qualification
• You must be studying or accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE THANDO TECH BURSARY

Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: recruitment@thandotech.co.za
(Insert the words “ENG001” 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 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)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Most recent academic results (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance at a recognised tertiary institution
• Proof of residence (not older than 3 months)

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE THANDO TECH BURSARY

30 September 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 Thando Tech directly:
Email: info@thandotech.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact Thando Tech 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 September 2025.

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