Key Facts
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Eligibility Requirements
South African citizenship; residency within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng (with preference for Springs, Benoni and Nigel residents specifically); a minimum of 60% in all major subjects; and enrolment in one of the funded fields of study. A recent cycle awarded 16 bursaries to external applicants and 15 to internal applicants (employees/dependents) - exact numbers may vary year to year.
Documents Needed
- Certified copies of supporting documents (ID document, academic transcripts/results, proof of residence, etc.)
- All documents submitted in PDF format via the online portal
About Gold One Bursary
Gold One's Modder East Operations, a shallow-depth gold mine in Springs, Ekurhuleni, offers the Gold One Bursary to South African students in mining-relevant technical and financial disciplines. The programme funds both external students and employees or their dependents (internal students), with clear preference given to residents of the mine-hosting towns of Springs, Benoni and Nigel. It targets Finance, Geological and Earth Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Science and Mining Engineering.
Where You Can Study
Open to students registered or accepted at any accredited South African tertiary institution; no single named university or university of technology is specified in the published material.
About Gold One
Gold One is a gold mining group operating in South Africa through its flagship Modder East operation, a shallow-depth mine situated in Springs, in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality of Gauteng, roughly 30 kilometre…
View full provider profile →- Address
- Cnr Cloverfield & Outeniqua Road, Eastvale, Springs, 1560, Gauteng, South Africa
- Phone
- 011 730 7600
- bursary@gold1.co.za
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Open to South African citizens residing within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, studying (or intending to study) Finance, Geological and Earth Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Science, or Mining Engineering. The programme is split between external students (non-employees) and internal students (Gold One employees or their direct dependents), with clear preference given to applicants from the mine-hosting communities of Springs, Benoni and Nigel, including their surrounding townships.
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?
- Enquiries can be directed to bursary@gold1.co.za or communications@gold1.co.za, or by phone on 011 730 7600. Applications are submitted through Gold One's online bursary portal, with all supporting documents required in PDF format and certified. The most recently confirmed closing date (2 January 2026) has already passed; applicants should contact Gold One directly to confirm the next intake.
