Northern Coal (Pty) Ltd invites qualifying South African students from local mining communities in Mpumalanga to apply for the Northern Coal Bursary Programme 2027.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 November 2026
Bursary Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa
Study Level: N4–N6 Engineering studies at a TVET College
About the Northern Coal Bursary
The Northern Coal Bursary Programme is aimed at supporting students from communities surrounding the mine in Mpumalanga who want to pursue Engineering-related studies at an accredited TVET College.
The bursary is available for students studying or intending to study full-time towards an N4, N5 or N6 Engineering-related qualification.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary supports:
- N4 Engineering-related studies
- N5 Engineering-related studies
- N6 Engineering-related studies
Applicants must be studying or planning to study at an accredited TVET College in South Africa.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Reside within the local community of the Northern Coal mine in Mpumalanga.
- Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Be studying or intending to study full-time towards an N4–N6 Engineering-related qualification.
- Be studying or registered to study at an accredited TVET College.
- Have achieved at least 50%–59% in Mathematics in Matric.
- Have achieved at least 50%–59% in Science in Matric.
- Be self-disciplined.
- Be energetic.
- Have good problem-solving skills.
- Have a positive attitude.
- Be serious about personal development.
- Have good communication skills.
- Have a valid certificate of fitness or be able to obtain one in line with the Mine Health and Safety Act.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Certified copy of latest Matric results, if currently in Matric.
- Certified copy of Matric certificate, if Matric has already been completed.
- Certified copy of latest academic transcript, if currently studying.
- Proof of provisional acceptance or registration at a tertiary institution, where applicable.
- Proof of residence.
- Motivational letter.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae.
Proof of residence may include a water or electricity account or a signed affidavit.
How to Apply
There is no separate application form for this bursary.
Applicants must submit the required supporting documents by email to:
Email: recruitment@northerncoal.co.za
Click here to apply for Northern Coal Bursary 2027
Applicants should use the following email subject line:
Northern Coal Bursary 2027
Selection Process
Applicants should note that:
- Applications will be screened.
- Candidates may be required to undergo an assessment process.
- Shortlisted candidates are expected to be contacted within four weeks after the closing date.
- Applicants who do not receive feedback within four weeks should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Enquiries
For bursary-related enquiries, contact Northern Coal:
Telephone: 017 843 1424
Closing Date
30 November 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.