Anglo American Platinum Limited, founded in 1995, is the biggest primary producer of platinum across the globe, producing almost 40% of the supply each year.
The South African based company operates mainly in Johannesburg, with most of its operations occurring within the Bushveld Complex where a range of mineral commodities is found.
The Group owns the Mogalakwena mine (the biggest open-pit PGMs mine in the world), as well as the Amandelbult mine, the Mototolo mine and. It also owns the Unki mine, in Zimbabwe.
The company produces 3 ranges of products, namely precious metals (ie. gold), base metals (ie. chrome; copper; cobalt sulphate; sodium sulphate and nickel), and Platinum Group Metals (ie. platinum; rhodium; palladium; ruthenium; iridium and osmium).
ABOUT THE ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Anglo American Platinum is inviting students from host community of Anglo American Platinum’s operations, to apply for the Community Bursary Programme for the 2024 academic year. The Community Bursary Programme was launched in 2024 with the aim of providing funding to students from host communities, who are vulnerable and less likely to get bursaries or scholarships.
Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate studies within these fields/ lead to careers in these paths:
- Agricultural farm manager/ Scientist
- Automotive electrician
- Boilermaker/ Plater
- Chef
- Civil engineer
- Communication
- Data scientist
- Digital artist
- Earth moving equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- Fashion and hair design
- Fitter and turner
- Food and beverage scientist
- Fraud examiner
- General accountant
- Geographical information systems
- ICT project manager security specialist
- ICT security
- ICT systems analyst
- Internal auditor
- Instrumentation and electronics
- Manufacturer
- Mechanic
- Millwright
- Multi-media designer
- Network analyst
- Police officer
- Registered nurse
- Rigging ropesman
- Software developer
- Social scientist
- Technician
- Traffic officer
- Tourism
- Web developer
- Welder/ Plater
MORE ABOUT THE ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, accommodation and an allowance. The final value of the bursary will be determined based on need and details of successful candidates.
The bursary will cover students for the full duration of their undergraduate studies, from 2024 onward (the bursary will not cover any outstanding student debt).
Their are a limited amount of bursaries available – students will be selected on a first come, first served basis.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM 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 between the ages of 18 to 25 years old
- You must have completed Matric in 2019, 2020 or 2021
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields listed above, in 2024
- You must be studying or have been conditionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited public or private tertiary institution (including Universities, Colleges and TVET Colleges) in South Africa
- You must reside within a host community of one of these Anglo American Platinum’s operations: Amandelbult Complex, Der Brochen/ Mototolo Complex, Mogalakwena Complex, Polokwane Metallurgical Complex, Rustenburg Process operations, Twickenham Project
- Preference will be given to students from vulnerable groups (including orphans and vulnerable children, unemployed households, child-headed households and vulnerable youth)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Anglo American Platinum Bursary Application 2024
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online bursary application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full academic record, including most recent results, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of acceptance/ conditional acceptance (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of residence: stamped and signed letters from traditional councils or relevant local municipalities
- Parents or guardians proof of income (proof of SASSA grant, if applicable or affidavit if you fall into one of these vulnerable groups listed above)
- Answers to 3 essay questions: about yourself, your family and your background; why do wish to study your chosen programme, and how do you think it will further your career; why you should be awarded the bursary maximum 500 words each) (to be completed on the online application)
Note: all supporting documents will undergo a verification and vetting process before the bursary is awarded.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM BURSARY
31 January.
(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 Tshikululu directly:
Tel: 011 544 0300
Email: [email protected]
Contact page: https://tshikululu.org.za/contact-us-2/