Key Facts
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- Field of Study
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Registered for an undergraduate degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
- Currently in 3rd or 4th year of study
- Minimum average of 70% across all subjects
- Studying at a recognised, accredited South African university
About Minopex Bursary
Minopex is a specialist mineral-processing plant operations and maintenance company, established in 1996, that manages outsourced surface and underground operations for mines across Africa, spanning coal, platinum, chromite, diamond and other commodities. Minopex has periodically offered an Engineering Bursary aimed at developing future engineers for its own operations and the broader Southern African mining sector.
Funding Details
Public information about the programme does not provide an independently verifiable, itemised breakdown of exactly what the bursary covers (e.g. tuition, accommodation, allowance amounts). Applicants should confirm the specific financial package directly with Minopex before applying.
Where You Can Study
Open to students registered at any recognised and accredited South African university studying Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering.
About Minopex
Minopex is a specialist mining services company that provides outsourced operation and maintenance (O&M) of mineral processing plants, describing itself as a leading global plant operations and maintenance specialist in …
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The bursary has been aimed at South African citizens already enrolled in the third or fourth year of an undergraduate engineering degree at a recognised South African university, with strong academic results.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this bursary open every year?
Minopex has run an Engineering Bursary in past cycles, most recently with a closing date of 30 January 2026. As of this listing's last verification date (27 August 2026), a new intake for the following year had not been confirmed. Interested students should check Minopex's official careers page for current openings.
Does this bursary cover all study costs?
This has not been independently confirmed. Prospective applicants should request full details of the financial package from Minopex directly.
How do I apply?
In recent cycles, Minopex directed applicants to its careers page, which links through to its recruitment portal. Because portal links can change between cycles, applicants should start from Minopex's official website.
What company runs this bursary?
Minopex, established in 1996, is a plant operations and maintenance contractor active across the African mining sector, employing over 2,000 people across more than a dozen countries.
