Northam Platinum Bursary Programme (Booysendal / Zondereinde Mine Bursaries)
Northam Platinum Holdings Limited (administered in-house by the relevant operation's HR department; the Booysendal Platinum call is administered by the Booysendal HR office)
The Northam Platinum Bursary Programme is a comprehensive bursary from Northam Platinum Holdings Limited (JSE: NPH), a mid-tier integrated platinum group metals producer running the Zondereinde and Booysendal mines in the Bushveld Complex. It funds tertiary studies in engineering and related fields, adds in-service (vacation) training at Northam operations, and leads into a two-year graduate internship with a pathway to permanent employment. Both mines run annual bursary calls administered in-house by their HR departments, with preference given to residents of host-community areas.
- Amount
- Not publicly specified on the official site; a comprehensive bursary covering tertiary studies plus in-service training during vacations.
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Northam Platinum Holdings Limited (administered in-house by the relevant operation's HR department; the Booysendal Platinum call is administered by the Booysendal HR office) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Currently in matric or completed matric, or already studying at a recognised South African tertiary institution
- ✓ Matric applicants (technical fields): minimum 60% in Mathematics and Physical Science plus 50% in a language; non-technical fields require 60% in Accounting and 50% in a language
- ✓ Tertiary students: minimum 60% average in major subjects
- ✓ Studying (or accepted to study) towards a qualification in a supported field at an accredited South African tertiary institution
- ✓ Preference given to residents of host-community areas (e.g. Mashishing, Roossenekal and Steelpoort for Booysendal); the company's Employment Equity Policy applies
What's Included
- ✓ Funding for tertiary studies in supported fields
- ✓ In-service (vacation) training at Northam operations
- ✓ Entry into a two-year graduate internship programme on completion of studies
- ✓ Pathway to permanent appointment within the Northam workforce
Work Commitment
Bursars complete in-service (vacation) training at Northam operations during study breaks and, on graduating, enter a two-year graduate internship programme that can lead to permanent appointment. Confirm the exact terms in your individual bursary agreement.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Northam Platinum Holdings Limited (administered in-house by the relevant operation's HR department; the Booysendal Platinum call is administered by the Booysendal HR office) bursary application
- 1
Watch the Northam Platinum bursaries page and the relevant mine's HR notices for the annual call and its reference number (the most recent Booysendal call was REF: BDHR27/25)
- 2
There is no application form; prepare an email application with all required documents attached
- 3
Email your application to the relevant HR office (for the Booysendal call, HRapplicationsBD@norplats.co.za), quoting the call reference number in the subject line
- 4
Submit before the closing date, which typically falls in the fourth quarter (October-November) of the year preceding study
- 5
If shortlisted, complete the operation's selection process
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of your South African ID
- 📄 Certified copy of your matric results, or Grade 11 results if still in matric
- 📄 Proof of tertiary registration or acceptance
- 📄 Academic transcripts (for current tertiary students)
- 📄 Curriculum vitae (CV)
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the Northam Platinum bursary deadline?
- It is an annual programme that typically closes in the fourth quarter (October-November) of the year before you intend to study. The most recent Booysendal Platinum call (REF: BDHR27/25) closed on 28 November 2025 for 2026 studies. Because exact dates change each year, confirm the current closing date on the Northam bursaries page or with the relevant mine's HR office before applying.
- Which fields of study does the bursary support?
- It is predominantly engineering-focused, covering Mining, Electrical, Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering, along with Metallurgy. A smaller share of awards covers Geology, Analytical Chemistry and Finance.
- How do I apply for the Northam Platinum bursary?
- There is no application form. You submit your application by email with all supporting documents attached, quoting the call's reference number in the subject line. For the Booysendal call, applications go to HRapplicationsBD@norplats.co.za. Required documents include a certified ID, matric or Grade 11 results, proof of tertiary registration or acceptance, academic transcripts and a CV.
- Who is given preference for the bursary?
- Preference is given to residents of Northam's host-community areas, such as Mashishing, Roossenekal and Steelpoort for the Booysendal mine, and the company's Employment Equity Policy applies. You must also be a South African citizen meeting the academic requirements.
When do 2027 applications open?
Northam Platinum Holdings Limited (administered in-house by the relevant operation's HR department; the Booysendal Platinum call is administered by the Booysendal HR office) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
The last recorded window closed on 28 November 2025. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with Northam Platinum Holdings Limited (administered in-house by the relevant operation's HR department; the Booysendal Platinum call is administered by the Booysendal HR office) before you rely on them.
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Information verified 2025-11-28. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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