Northam Platinum Limited (Northam) is a primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), whose main consumers include jewelry industries and motor manufacturing.
The Northam Zondereinde mine is an established PGM mine in Limpopo province that produces around 300 000 PGM ounces each year. Zondereinde is located on the northern end of the western limb of the Bushveld Complex near the town of Thabazimbi and is close to the Pilanesberg and Waterberg Reserve.
ABOUT THE NORTHAM PLATINUM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Northam Zondereinde is inviting students to apply for their external bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year. The bursary was formed in line with the company’s approved Social and Labour Plan (SLP).
Bursaries will be awarded to top-performing students, for studies within these mining-related fields:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Financial Management
- Human Resources Management
- Marketing and Communication
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Mining Geology
- Mining Survey
- Occupational Hygiene
- Safety Management
- Supply Chain Management/ Procurement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NORTHAM 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
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the mining-related qualifications listed above
- You must be studying or have been provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution (University or University of Technology) within South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in Matric, if completed Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for all major subjects, if currently studying at tertiary level
- Preference will be given to students from surrounding communities, however students from across South Africa may apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NORTHAM BURSARY
Applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected]
(Insert the following reference number in the email subject line: ZELDBU 00/22).
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results AND Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copies)
- Proof of University admission, if a 1st year student (certified copy)
- Full academic record, including current year results, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
- Brief Curriculum Vitae
Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of above documents to apply.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE NORTHAM ZONDEREINDE BURSARY
28 February.
(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 Northam Zondereinde directly:
Contact page: https://www.northam.co.za/contacts/contact-details
Contact form: https://www.northam.co.za/contacts/contact-form