Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM): Bursaries 2025

The Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

• Engineering
• Health and Safety
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Mining
• Nursing
• Procurement
• Rock Engineering

The bursary will offer the following benefits:

• coaching and mentoring support
• practical experience in the students field of study and an opportunity to gain on job training and exposure during vacation work
• exposure to a world class company
• the chance to apply for positions within the organisation after successfully completing their studies

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be between 18 and 24 years old
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the study fields listed above
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% (level 5) for English, Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric
• You must NOT have any criminal record
• You must be able to obtain a medical fitness certificate
• You must have good communication skills
• You must have good interpersonal skills
• You must have initiative and creative problem solving skills
• You must be safety conscious
• You must be responsible and committed
• Preference will be given to students residing within a 50km radius of Bakubung Platinum Mine, in the North West province