The Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM) invites South African students to apply for its 2025 Bursary Programme.
Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM) Bursary 2025
Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM) Bursary program aims to support talented individuals from diverse backgrounds by providing financial assistance and career development opportunities.
BPM seeks to empower students pursuing studies in fields critical to the mining industry and beyond through this initiative.
Study Fields Covered by the BPM Bursary
Bursaries will be awarded to students enrolled in the following disciplines:
- Engineering
- Health and Safety
- Human Resources
- Legal
- Mining
- Nursing
- Procurement
- Rock Engineering
BPM Bursary Coverage
The BPM bursary provides comprehensive support, including:
- Financial Assistance: Coverage of tuition fees, accommodation, meals, and books.
- Career Development:
- Coaching and mentoring support.
- Practical work experience during vacation periods.
- Exposure to a world-class mining company.
- Opportunities to apply for positions within BPM after graduation.
Funding Duration and Renewal
- Bursaries are awarded for one academic year at a time.
- Renewal: Students must maintain satisfactory academic performance to renew the bursary.
- Reapplication: Recipients must submit a new application yearly to continue receiving support.
Who Can Apply for the BPM Bursary?
To qualify for the BPM Bursary Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 24 years old.
- Have completed Matric.
- Be enrolled or accepted to study full-time in one of the approved fields at a recognized South African university.
- Have achieved a minimum of 60% (level 5) in English, Mathematics, and Physical Science in Matric.
- Have no criminal record.
- Be able to obtain a medical fitness certificate.
- Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Show initiative, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety.
- Preference will be given to students residing within a 50km radius of the Bakubung Platinum Mine in the North West province.
Steps to Apply
- Required Documents,
- Get Your Certified copy of your ID document.
- Get Your Certified copy of your Matric certificate.
- Get a certified copy of your most recent academic records (if you are currently studying).
- Get Your Proof of acceptance from your educational institution (on the institution’s letterhead).
- Get Your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Get Your Proof of Residence.
- Submit Your Application:
- Deliver your application to the Bakubung Platinum Mine Main Gate Security Offices in a locked steel box.
- Complete the submission register upon delivery.
Note:
- Certified documents must not be older than 3 months.
- Do NOT submit original documents, as they will not be returned.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 3 February 2025.
- Applications submitted after this date will NOT be considered.
Contact Details
For any queries related to the bursary programme, please get in touch with Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM) directly:
- Tel: 014 004 1135
- Email: Recruitment@wesizwe.com
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