Afrimat Iron Ore (Pty) Ltd is inviting eligible students residing in the Northern Cape to apply for its 2026 Bursary Programme.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 18 July 2025
Location: Northern Cape, South Africa
Fields Covered by the Afrimat Bursary 2026
Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a Higher Certificate, National Diploma, BTech, or Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields:
Engineering Fields
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
Operations and Related Fields
- Geology
- Environmental Studies
- Safety
- Information Technology (IT)
- Human Resources (N4–N6 Certificates also accepted)
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Requirements)
To qualify for the Afrimat Bursary, applicants must meet these minimum requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must reside in the Northern Cape
- Must have completed Matric
- Must be studying towards a Higher Certificate, National Diploma, BTech, or Degree in one of the listed fields
- Must be registered at an accredited South African institution (University, TVET College, or Higher Education Institution)
- Must have obtained a minimum average of 60% in the current academic year
- Must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act
- Preference will be given to students from:
- JTG and Tsantsabane communities
- Designated groups and historically disadvantaged backgrounds
What the Bursary Covers
- Tuition fees for the 2026 academic year
- Support for students in higher education programmes
How to Apply for the Afrimat Bursary 2026
Step 1:
Download the Afrimat Bursary Application Form 2026 (PDF)
Step 2:
Prepare certified copies of the following supporting documents and compile them into one PDF document not larger than 3MB:
- South African ID
- Matric certificate
- Proof of registration at a tertiary institution
- Proof of residence
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Note: If selected, applicants must provide stamped proof of residence from the Municipality.
Step 3:
Email your complete application to:
bursary.applications@afrimat.co.za
Subject line: “Bursary: [Your Relevant Field]” (e.g., “Bursary: Mining Engineering”)
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- If you do not hear back, please consider your application unsuccessful.