Exxaro Bursary Scheme
Exxaro Resources Limited (applications via the Exxaro eRecruit portal)
Exxaro Resources offers comprehensive, full-cost bursaries to talented South African students pursuing mining, engineering and related fields, as well as high-demand occupations in its host communities. The scheme runs several streams, including the core Feeder Scheme, a Social Scheme for Mpumalanga and Limpopo operational areas, and a dedicated Students-with-Disabilities bursary open to any field of study.
- Amount
- Comprehensive full-cost bursary (amount not publicly itemised)
- Deadline
- 30 November 2025
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Exxaro Resources Limited (applications via the Exxaro eRecruit portal) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Enrolled in or accepted at a recognised, accredited South African tertiary institution for the academic year
- ✓ Strong academic record (academic merit required; specific average not publicly stated)
- ✓ Studying an eligible field of study
- ✓ Available for mentorship, vacation work/internships and a potential work-back commitment
- ✓ Feeder Scheme: typically aimed at students in their 2nd year of study and above
- ✓ Social Scheme: applicants from Exxaro operational areas in Mpumalanga and Limpopo
- ✓ Disability stream: aged 18-28, declared disabled under the Employment Equity Amendment Act, studying a minimum 3-year diploma or degree in any field
What's Included
- ✓ Tuition and registration fees
- ✓ Accommodation and food/meal allowance
- ✓ Textbooks, study materials and stationery
- ✓ Laptop or tablet
- ✓ Monthly cash/living allowance
- ✓ Mentorship, career guidance and practical work exposure (vacation work/internships)
- ✓ Potential work-back employment opportunity after graduation
Work Commitment
Bursars may be required to undertake vacation work or internships during their studies and to take up a work-back employment commitment with Exxaro after graduation, typically for a period linked to the duration of bursary support.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Exxaro Resources Limited (applications via the Exxaro eRecruit portal) bursary application
- 1
Visit the Exxaro Student Hub and open the current Student Bursaries listing
- 2
Register or log in to the Exxaro eRecruit careers portal (exxaro-learnership.erecruit.co)
- 3
Select the relevant bursary stream (Feeder Scheme, Social Scheme or Students-with-Disabilities bursary)
- 4
Complete the online application form with your personal and academic details
- 5
Upload all required supporting documents
- 6
Submit your application before the closing date for your stream
- 7
Await contact from Exxaro for shortlisting, assessments or an interview if successful
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Certified copy of latest academic results or matriculation certificate
- 📄 Certified university or college academic record
- 📄 Proof of registration or acceptance at a recognised tertiary institution
- 📄 Proof of household income
- 📄 Curriculum vitae (CV)
- 📄 Motivational letter
- 📄 For the disability stream: medical or professional documentation confirming the declared disability
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which fields of study does the Exxaro bursary cover?
- The core Feeder Scheme focuses on mining, engineering and technical disciplines such as Mining, Metallurgical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Industrial Engineering, Geology and Mine Surveying. The Social Scheme supports high-demand occupations in Exxaro's host communities, and the Students-with-Disabilities bursary is open to any field of study.
- How do I apply for the Exxaro bursary?
- Applications are submitted directly through Exxaro's own Student Hub and eRecruit careers portal (exxaro-learnership.erecruit.co), not through a third-party administrator. Register on the portal, select the relevant bursary stream and complete the online application before the closing date.
- What is the application deadline?
- Deadlines vary by stream and year. The 2026 feeder/student bursary cycle was advertised with a closing date of 30 November 2025, while a separate Students-with-Disabilities bursary (ref EXX260515-1) closed on 12 June 2026. Always confirm the exact deadline on the live Exxaro Student Hub, which currently shows an active Student Bursaries 2026 listing.
- Will I have to work for Exxaro after I graduate?
- Bursars are generally expected to be available for vacation work or internships during their studies and may have a work-back employment commitment with Exxaro after graduating, which provides valuable industry experience and a potential entry point into a career with the company.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 30 November 2025
Apply on Exxaro Resources Limited (applications via the Exxaro eRecruit portal)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Exxaro Resources Limited (applications via the Exxaro eRecruit portal):
Phone: +27 12 307 5000
Information verified 2025-11-30. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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