Assmang Black Rock Mine: Bursaries 2026

ASSMANG Pty Ltd – Manganese Division, Black Rock Mine Operations situated 80km North-West of Kuruman in the Northern Cape is offering bursary opportunities for the 2026 academic year which is inclusive of tuition fees, accommodation, laptop and prescribed books.

The Bursary 2026 Programme will be for the following fields of study:

• Mining Engineering (2) – (Bachelor of Technology: Mining Engineering / Advanced Diploma: Mining Engineering /Bachelor of Science: Mining Engineering)
• Mechanical Engineering (1) – (Bachelor of Technology: Mechanical Engineering / Advanced Diploma: Mechanical Engineering / Bachelor of Science Engineering)
• Electrical Engineering Heavy Current (1) – (Bachelor of Technology: Electrical Engineering / Advanced Diploma: Electrical Engineering / Bachelor of Science Engineering)
• Industrial Engineering (1) – (Bachelor of Technology: Industrial Engineering / Advanced Diploma: Industrial Engineering / Bachelor of Science Engineering)
• Metallurgical Engineering (2) – (BSC or BTech Degree in Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering
• Mine Survey (2) – (Bachelor of Mine Surveying / Advanced Diploma: Mine Surveying)
• Occupational Hygiene (2) – (Bachelor of Technology: Occupational Hygiene / Advanced Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health Science)
• Geology (1) – (Bachelor of Technology: Geology / Advanced Diploma: Geology)
• Information Technology (1) – Bachelor of Technology: Information Technology / Bachelor of Science Information Technology / Advanced Diploma: Information Technology)

Selection Criteria / Requirements:

Matriculants:

1. Must be a South African citizen between the ages of 18-35 years.
2. The minimum qualifying level for Matriculants is a Bachelor pass / University exemption in the final-year examination.
3. Preference is given to learners who have University acceptance for the new academic year 2025 within the specified fields of study mentioned.
4. Applicants already receiving a bursary or financial aid from another institution will not be considered.

University Students:

1. Must be a South African citizen between the ages of 18-35 years.
2. Enrolled in full-time studies at a South African University or University of Technology.
3. Applicants who are currently enrolled in a field of study specified above.
4. Sound academic record with an average B-symbol and pass mark for all subjects, including final-year examination results plus admission to the University.