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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Applying for, or already enrolled full-time in, a recognised South African tertiary institution or institute of technology
- At least Level 6 for Mathematics and Physical Science
- Acceptance letter or proof of acceptance for the relevant degree
- Technikon applicants: Medical Certificate of Fitness
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your Grade 11 final results
- Certified copy of your Grade 12 progress report or Matric results
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate, if completed
- Acceptance letter or proof of acceptance from your university
- Medical Certificate of Fitness, for Technikon applicants
About Gold Fields Ltd Bursary
Gold Fields, a global gold mining company with major operations in South Africa, funds bursaries for students pursuing mining-related engineering and science degrees. The company runs the programme through its Business & Leadership Academy to secure a pipeline of technical skills for its South African operations.
Unlike many corporate bursaries, Gold Fields still runs its application process on paper rather than through an online portal, reflecting a more traditional, hands-on selection process centred on its Westonaria academy.
Funding Details
Gold Fields covers the core costs of study in the funded fields, giving bursars a direct route into the company's technical and mining operations once they graduate. Because selection runs through the Business & Leadership Academy, successful applicants also gain visibility with the team overseeing Gold Fields' broader skills pipeline.
Where You Can Study
You need to be enrolled, or accepted, at a recognised South African tertiary institution or institute of technology. Technikon applicants specifically need a Medical Certificate of Fitness, reflecting the practical, on-site nature of mining-related qualifications.
About Gold Fields Ltd
Gold Fields is a global gold mining company headquartered in Johannesburg, with operations across Africa, Australia, and the Americas, and a long operating history in South African gold mining. The company is among the w…
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Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The bursary covers a wide spread of mining-related disciplines: Mining, Mechanical, Metallurgical, and Electrical Engineering (heavy and light current), Chemical Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Mine Surveying, Rock Engineering, and Geology at Honours level.
Because the fields span both technical and financial disciplines, Gold Fields looks for applicants with strong Mathematics and Physical Science results - at least Level 6 - alongside a clear acceptance letter from their chosen university.
Application Procedure
Gold Fields doesn't run this bursary through an online portal. Post your application, together with certified copies of your ID, Grade 11 final results, Grade 12 progress or matric results, and matric certificate (if completed), to: Supervisor: Education, Gold Fields Business & Leadership Academy, Private Bag X11, Westonaria, 1780.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which fields does the Gold Fields Bursary cover?
Mining, Mechanical, Metallurgical, and Electrical Engineering (heavy and light current), Chemical Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Mine Surveying, Rock Engineering, and Geology at Honours level.
Can I apply online?
No - Gold Fields runs this bursary on paper. You need to post your application to its Business & Leadership Academy in Westonaria, not apply through a website.
What Maths and Science marks do I need?
At least Level 6 in both Mathematics and Physical Science.
Do I need an acceptance letter before applying?
Yes - you need an acceptance letter or proof of acceptance for the relevant degree from your university.
Do Technikon applicants need anything extra?
Yes - a Medical Certificate of Fitness, reflecting the practical, on-site nature of mining-related qualifications.
Which universities qualify?
Any recognised South African tertiary institution or institute of technology offering the funded fields.
What does the bursary cover?
The core costs of study in the funded mining-related fields.
Where do I send my application?
Supervisor: Education, Gold Fields Business & Leadership Academy, Private Bag X11, Westonaria, 1780.
