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Eligibility Requirements
A Matric Bachelor's pass (university exemption) - either already achieved or clearly on track - with a strong academic record of at least a B symbol (70-79%) overall average. Enrolment or provisional acceptance for full-time study in one of the funded fields at an accredited South African university or university of technology is required. Contractual obligations attached to the bursary, such as vacation work or a work-back agreement, are confirmed to exist but are explained to selected candidates only upon appointment - the specific terms are not disclosed publicly in advance.
About Assmang Manganese Bursary
Assmang's Manganese Division, through its Black Rock Mine Operations 80km north-west of Kuruman in the Northern Cape, offers the ASSMANG Manganese Bursary Programme - one of South Africa's most comprehensive mining-sector bursaries, covering tuition, accommodation, prescribed books and a laptop for a small, highly selective group of students each year. Black Rock sits on one of the largest known high-grade manganese resources in the world, and the bursary is designed to secure the next generation of engineering, mining, geology, IT and environmental health professionals the operation depends on.
Funding Details
The bursary is comprehensive, covering tuition fees, accommodation, prescribed textbooks, and a laptop for the duration of the funded qualification.
Where You Can Study
Open to any accredited South African university or university of technology; no single named institution is specified.
About Assmang
Assmang (Pty) Ltd is a mining company jointly owned by Assore Limited and African Rainbow Minerals, established in 1935 to mine and market manganese and iron ore. Its major operations include the Black Rock Mine in the N…
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Open to matric learners on track for a bachelor's pass, or students who have already achieved a bachelor's pass, intending to study full-time at an accredited South African university or university of technology in mining, engineering, geology, IT, or environmental health-related fields. Only a small number of bursaries - around 13 in a recent cycle - are awarded nationally each year, making this an extremely competitive programme.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I apply, and what were the most recent dates?
- Applications are submitted via ASSMANG's own recruitment portal at assmang.ci.hr. Shortlisted candidates are typically notified within three weeks of the closing date and must attend an interview plus a psychometric evaluation and medical fitness assessment before final selection. The most recently confirmed closing date (12 December 2025) has already passed; check assmang.ci.hr for the next intake.
