Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine (SBPM) Bursary South Africa 2022 – 2023

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At a glance

Summary

Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine (Pty) Ltd (SBPM) (Union Mine), previously known as RPM Union Section, is a Platinum Producing Mine located in Swartklip, Limpopo, South Africa. The Mine has been in production for over 40 years and was acquired from Anglo American Platinum by Siyanda Resources and the Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela Joint Venture Apart from Platinum, SBPM also produce Palladium, Rhodium, Gold and Chrome as by-products.

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What’s covered

Funding details

Thebursarywill provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed learning material and equipment, textbooks, accommodation and a monthly allowance. Bursary recipients will also gain relevant workplace exposure through vacation work at SBPM. Bursary recipients will have the following responsibilities during their studies: Abide by SBPM’s terms and conditions of the student bursary agreement and fixed-term employment contractMaintain consistently high academic resultsMaintain consistently high on-the-job performancePass a minimum of 60% average of all subjects or modules, to qualify for continuation of bursary funding for the following academic year semesterBe responsible for their learningComplete assigned projects on timeInitiate on-the-job development discussionsSeek feedback from supervisor or coach

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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 have completed Matric or you must be currently in MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above (undergraduate 1st, 2nd or 3rd year)You must be studying or accepted or registered to study at a recognised and accredited university in South AfricaYou must have an excellent academic recordYou must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in Matric, 1st year, 2nd year or 3rd yearYou must be in financial needPreference will be given to students residing near or around Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine and students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds

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Your next steps

How to apply

Application must be submitted online at: SBPM Bursary Application 2022: Information Technology(Reference No: 3472) SBPM Bursary Application 2022: Management Accounting(Reference No: 3498) SBPM Bursary Application 2022: Mechanical Engineering(Reference No: 3484) SBPM Bursary Application 2022: Metallurgical(Reference No: 3492) SBPM Bursary Application 2022: Mine Survey(Reference No: 3482) SBPM Bursary Application 2022: Mining(Reference No: 3480) SBPM Bursary Application 2022: Rock Engineering(Reference No: 3475) Applicants will be required toRegister an Accountbefore they canLoginand apply. Submit clear 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 (certified copy)Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)Most recent academic record, if currently studying (on institutes letterhead)Proof of university registration or acceptance (on institutes letterhead)Proof of residenceParents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)

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