Exxaro Bursary South Africa 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – EXXARO

Exxaro Resources Limited is a big South African heavy minerals and coal mining company, with offices and operating facilities across Africa, Europe, Australia and Asia. The JSE listed company was previously part of Kumba Resources, and was previously known as Kumba Resources Limited before the name change in 2006 due to unbundling of the companies iron ore assets.

Exxaro Resources Limited is headquartered in Pretoria West, South Africa and is one of the top South African-based diversified, black-empowered companies. The companies mine targets include: zero effluent, zero waste emissions, sustainable engineering and wash-to-zero.

Exxaro is committed to creating opportunities for the company’s talent pipeline, in order to assist with recruitment, education, training and preparation for successful careers in the organisation with a minimum entry requirement of a 4-year degree.
 

ABOUT THE EXXARO BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Exxaro is inviting students to apply for their Feeder Scheme Bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

• Civil Engineering (BEng)
• Electrical Engineering (BEng)
• Industrial Engineering (BEng)
• Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
• Metallurgical Engineering (BEng)
• Mine Surveying (Bachelors)
• Mining Engineering (BSc)

The Feeder Scheme bursary is designed to equip recipients with the skills and knowledge necessary for thriving careers within the organization, aligning with the company’s People Strategy. Focused on key mining industry disciplines, it supports students pursuing a 4-year degree (NQF8) and aims to develop future leaders in the sector.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE EXXARO BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & OTHER BENEFITS

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, accommodation, meals and book fees/ pocket money and a laptop/ tablet.

After graduation, bursary recipients will be included in the selection process for appointment into the company’s Professional-in-Training Programme.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXXARO BURSARY

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 citizen
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must be studying on a full-time basis
• Civil Engineering students: you must be studying towards a BEng Civil Engineering qualification, and be entering your 2nd year of study in 2025
• Electrical Engineering students: you must be studying towards a BEng Electrical Engineering qualification, and be entering your 2nd year of study in 2025
• Industrial Engineering students: you must be studying towards a BEng Industrial Engineering qualification, and be entering your 2nd year of study in 2025
• Mechanical Engineering students: you must be studying towards a BEng Mechanical Engineering qualification, and be entering your 2nd or 3rd year of study in 2025
• Metallurgical Engineering students: you must be studying towards a BEng Metallurgy qualification, and be entering your 2nd or 4th/final year of study in 2025
• Mine Surveying students: you must be entering your 1st year of B Mine Surveying studies in 2025 and are prepared to continue with Hons
• Mining Engineering students: you must be studying towards a BSc Mining Engineering qualification, and be entering your 2nd or 4th/final year of study in 2025
• You must be ambitious and hard working
• You must be passionate about engineering

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE EXXARO BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Exxaro Bursary Application 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit their supporting documentation, which may include the following the following:

• Curriculum Vitae
• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full tertiary record/ transcripts (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of residence, if applicable
• Proof of disability, if applicable

CLOSING DATE FOR THE EXXARO BURSARY

31 October 2024 (at 20:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE EXXARO BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Exxaro directly:
Contact page: https://www.exxaro.com/contact/
 

This bursary listing was last updated in October 2024.