ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – IMPLATS
Implats is one of the top producers of platinum and related platinum group metals (PGMs) (cobalt, copper and nickel), with operations based in the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe and the Bushveld Complex in SA – two of the greatest global PGM-bearing ore bodies.
The company is listed on the JSE Limited, has approximately 53 000 employees and a revenue of around R26.121 billion.
Implats vision is to be the best and biggest platinum-producing organisation across the globe, and they are keeping true to their goal by producing 22% of the primary platinum supply in the world.
ABOUT THE IMPLATS BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Implats is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:
- Accounting (BCom)
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry (BSc)
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current only)
- Extractive Metallurgy
- Geology (Mining/ Exploration)
- Human Resources (BCom)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Nursing
- Survey (Mining)
- Teaching
MORE ABOUT THE IMPLATS BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE, SERVICE CONTRACT & SELECTION PROCESS
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation in residence, computer allowance (from second year only) and a cash allowance.
Bursary recipients will be required to take part in vacation work at Impala Platinum, at the end of every year. And after graduation, bursary recipients will be required to work for the company for the equal duration of funding received.
www.zacareers.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Implats Bursary.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to attend an interview (at the Impala Platinum Rustenburg operation). If you have not received feedback within 30 days of the application deadline, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPLATS 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 be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
- You must have received university exemption
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% / Rating Code 5 for English in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% / Rating Code 5 for Science Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% / Rating Code 5 for Mathematics in Matric
- Students with disabilities are welcome to apply, however selection will be subject to the physical demands of an occupation related to a degree
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE IMPLATS BURSARY
Download and complete the Implats Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Implats Bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Full tertiary academic record/ proof of results, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Proof of Registration/ Acceptance letter from a Tertiary Institution
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of residence (Letter from Traditional Leader/ Local Ward Councilor/ RBN Councillor)
Applications must be posted to:
Impala Platinum Bursary Department
PO Box 5683
Rustenburg
0300
CLOSING DATE FOR THE IMPLATS BURSARY
30 September 2024.
(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 Implats directly:
Bursaries Department
Tel: 014 569 0088
Email: bursaries@implats.co.za
