South32 HMM Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE SOUTH32 HMM BURSARY COVER?

South32 is inviting students to apply for the South32 HMM (Hotazel Manganese Mines) Bursary, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipal area (Northern Cape) and children of South32 HMM employees, for studies within the following fields:

STEM fields:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Mine Surveying
  • Rock Engineering

NON-STEM fields:

  • Business Administration
  • Education & Training
  • Health, Safety & Environment
  • Health Sciences (Medicine, Nursing, Hygiene, Occupational Therapy, Safety and Environmental Management etc)
  • Information Technology
  • Management
  • Philosophy
  • Social Sciences

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WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE SOUTH32 HMM BURSARY COVER?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: full tuition fees, book allowance, accommodation and meal allowance.

South32 is committed to encouraging skill development within the areas it operates, thus the bursary was formed. The South32 HMM is administered by Career Wise.

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 South32 HMM Bursary.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE SOUTH32 HMM BURSARY?

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to attend an interview and assessments. If you do not receive any feedback by 15 December 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The bursary is renewable each year, based on students performance and conduct.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE SOUTH32 HMM 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 fall into either one of these categories:
    • reside within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipal area, in the Northern Cape
    • be a child of an HMM employee
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a Degree or Diploma qualification, within one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying or registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE SOUTH32 HMM BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: South32 HMM Bursary Application 2027

Application notes:

  • Use the following promotional code when applying/ tracking your application: HMM27
  • Indicate on your cover page the field of study that you are applying the bursary for.
  • Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the South32 HMM Bursary.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE SOUTH32 HMM 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)
  • Matric mid-year or preliminary results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Full tertiary academic record/ results, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Proof of registration/ application at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
  • Proof of residence in the JTG District (copy of municipal account or letter from a Council member or Chief)
  • Proof of parent HMM employment, if applicable (abridged birth certificate)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE SOUTH32 HMM BURSARY?

31 October 2026 (at 17:00).

(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 Career Wise (the administrators for this bursary) directly:

  • Contact person: Mr. John Legoete
  • Email: applications@careerwise.co.za

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

WHAT DOES SOUTH32 DO?

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company established in 2015, with operations across several countries, including South Africa. The company produces commodities such as manganese, aluminium, alumina, nickel, zinc and silver, which are used in various industries worldwide. In South Africa, South32 operates the Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Hotazel Manganese Mines in the Northern Cape.

The Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 Bursary Scheme was named in honour of the late Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi, a respected scientist, business leader and former South32 Non-Executive Director who passed away in 2020. The programme reflects the company’s commitment to education, skills development and creating opportunities for young people. It provides financial assistance to eligible students pursuing tertiary qualifications in selected fields, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), as well as other disciplines, depending on the specific bursary programme. Through its community-focused funding initiatives, South32 aims to develop local talent, improve access to higher education and equip students with skills that can contribute to economic growth and employment opportunities.

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This bursary listing was last updated in October 2026.

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