Northam Booysendal Platinum Mine invites qualifying Grade 12 learners and registered tertiary students to apply for 10 bursary opportunities in selected mining, engineering, science and human resources fields.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 03 November 2026
Bursary Location: Booysendal Platinum Mine, near the Mpumalanga and Limpopo border
Number of Bursaries: 10
Reference Number: BDHR26/26
About the Northam Booysendal Bursary Programme
The Northam Booysendal bursary programme is aimed at qualifying learners and students who want to pursue studies linked to careers in mining and related professional fields.
The advertised opportunities cover Mining Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Geology and Human Resources.
Available Bursary Opportunities
Mining Engineering – 3 Bursaries
Northam Booysendal has allocated three bursaries to students pursuing Mining Engineering.
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering – 2 Bursaries
Two bursaries are available in the combined Electrical and Mechanical Engineering category.
Metallurgical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry – 2 Bursaries
Two bursaries are available for students pursuing Metallurgical Engineering or Analytical Chemistry.
Geology – 2 Bursaries
Two bursary opportunities are available for students studying or intending to study Geology.
Human Resources – 1 Bursary
One bursary has been allocated to Human Resources studies.
Academic Requirements for Technical Fields
Applicants pursuing technical fields must generally have:
- Grade 12.
- At least 60% in Mathematics.
- At least 60% in Physical Science.
- At least 50% in Language.
These requirements apply to fields such as Engineering, Geology and Analytical Chemistry.
Requirements for Non-Technical Fields
Applicants pursuing a non-technical field such as Human Resources must have:
- Grade 12.
- At least 60% in Language.
Requirements for Current Grade 12 Learners
Current Grade 12 learners may apply using either:
- Grade 11 results; or
- Grade 12 mid-year results.
The required subject results for current Grade 12 learners are:
- Mathematics – 60%.
- Physical Science – 60%.
- Language – 60%.
Final bursary consideration will still depend on the applicant’s final National Senior Certificate results.
Requirements for Current Tertiary Students
Students who are already registered at a tertiary institution may also apply.
Registered students must have:
A minimum aggregate of 60% in their major subjects.
Applicants should also submit their academic records and proof of registration or acceptance, where applicable.
What Does the Bursary Cover?
The advertisement confirms that bursary opportunities are available, but it does not provide an exact bursary value or a complete funding breakdown.
Applicants should therefore not assume that the bursary automatically covers all expenses such as:
- Tuition fees.
- Registration fees.
- Accommodation.
- Textbooks.
- Meals.
- Transport.
- Allowances.
Successful applicants should confirm the exact funding terms before accepting an award.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare:
- Updated comprehensive CV.
- Certified copy of ID.
- Certified copies of qualifications and academic results.
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 mid-year results if currently in Matric.
- Current academic record if already studying.
- Proof of tertiary registration or acceptance, where applicable.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email.
Send applications to:
HRApplicationsBD@norplats.co.za
Applicants must quote the bursary title and reference number in the email subject line.
Suggested Subject Line:
BURSARIES – REF: BDHR26/26
Applicants should attach all supporting documents and ensure that every file is clear and readable before sending the application.
Closing Date
03 November 2026
Applicants should submit their applications before the closing date and ensure that the correct reference number is included.