Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 HMM Bursary South Africa 2026
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At a glance
Summary
South32, founded in 2015, is a global mining and metals company who mine and produce materials such as silver; nickel; zinc; manganese; bauxite; aluminium; alumina; lead; metallurgical coal; thermal coal and coking coal. The company operates across South Africa, Mozambique, Australia and Colombia, and is headquartered in Perth, Australia. The commodities mined and produced by South32 are found in almost every aspect of our lives – from skyscrapers, roads, bridges and hospitals, to fueling our cars, packaging our foods and powering our homes.
What’s covered
Funding details
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: full tuition fees, book allowance and transport allowance. HMM may also provide vacation work, if it is needed for the student to obtain their qualification. Students will be selected based on the following main criteria: previous year’s academic results, enrollment at an accredited tertiary institution and lastly, consideration will be given to attaining the objectives of the Mining Charter and Employment Equity Act. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend aninterviewand assessment. If you do not receive any feedback by 31 October 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful. Bursaries are awarded for 1 academic year at a time, and are renewable based on academic performance and conduct. Students must pass all studies to continue funding.
Check your match
Eligibility criteria
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 citizenYou must reside within the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District, in the Northern Cape province OR be a child of an HMM EmployeeYou must be under 21 years oldYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying full time towards a Degree or Diploma, within one of the fields listed above, in 2026You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must have a strong academic record
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at:Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 Bursary Application 2026 Applicants must use the following promotional code when applying or tracking their application:HMM26 Note: please indicate on your cover page the field of study that you are applying the bursary for. Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 Bursary. Submit copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Matric latest results, if currently in Matric(note: students must submit final results to HHM once received.)Matric certificate, if completed MatricFull academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)Proof of residence (copy of municipal account for water and lights/ letter from a Council member or Chief)
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