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, and has approximately 53 000 employees, and a revenue of around R26.121 billion.
Implats vision is to be the best and biggest platinum-producing organization across the globe, and they are keeping true to its goal by producing 22% of the primary platinum supply in the world.
ABOUT THE IMPLATS BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Impala Platinum/ Implats is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.
Each year, the company awards bursaries for studies witin these fields:
- Accounting (BCom)
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry (BSc)
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current only)
- Extractive Metallurgy
- Geology (Mining or Exploration)
- Human Resources (BCom)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Survey (Mining)
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.zabursaries.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 (ie by 30 April 2024), 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 have completed Matric and received a University exemption
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time within one of the fields listed above, in 2024
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% (“C” symbol/ level 5) for English in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% (“C” symbol/ level 5) for Science Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% (“C” symbol/ level 5) for Mathematics in Matric
- Students with disabilities are welcome to apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE IMPLATS BURSARY
Download and complete the Impala Platinum Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
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)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full tertiary academic record/ proof of results, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
- University certificate of conduct, if currently at tertiary level
- Curriculum Vitae
- A recent black and white photograph of yourself (head and shoulders)
Applications must be posted to:
Impala Platinum Bursary Department
PO Box 5683
Rustenburg
0300
CLOSING DATE FOR THE IMPLATS BURSARY
31 March.
(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: [email protected]