Key Facts
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- Field of Study
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- Live in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District, or be the child of an HMM employee.
- Be in Grade 12, have completed Grade 12, or be in your first year of study.
- Plan to study full time towards a degree or diploma.
- Choose a field from the STEM or non-STEM lists below.
- Apply online with the promo code HMM27, and name your field of study on the cover page.
- Pass an interview and assessment, because acceptance depends on both.
Documents Needed
- The completed HMM Bursary Application Form.
- A certified copy of your valid South African ID.
- A certified copy of your matric certificate.
- If you are in Grade 12 now, certified mid-year or preliminary results.
- Your academic records, if you have them.
- A registration letter, or proof of application, from your institution.
- Proof of residence: a municipal proof, or a letter from your Ward Councillor or Chief, confirming that you live in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District.
About South32 HMM Community Bursary
The South32 HMM Community Bursary is a tertiary bursary scheme for people who live in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District of the Northern Cape. It is run by South32's South Africa Manganese Mines (HMM), which operates the Mamatwan and Wessels mines in the Kalahari Basin. The advert calls it the Dr. Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 Community Bursary Scheme.
South32 offers a limited number of bursaries for 2027, for STEM and non-STEM studies. The aim is to build skills in the district that can be used beyond mining. Applications are online only and close on 31 October 2026 at 17:00.
Funding Details
The advert lists three things the bursary pays for:
- Full payment of tuition fees.
- Payment of accommodation and a meal allowance.
- A book allowance.
The advert gives no rand amounts for the allowances. It also says renewal depends on academic performance and conduct.
Where You Can Study
The advert does not name specific institutions. You can study towards a degree or diploma. The fields below are typical, and the advert says the list is not restricted to them.
STEM: Mining Engineering, Mine Surveying, Rock Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering.
Non-STEM: Social Sciences, Philosophy, Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, Education and Training, and Health, Safety and Environment, including Medicine, Nursing, Hygiene, Occupational Therapy, and Safety and Environmental Management.
About South 32
About South32 South32 is a diversified mining and metals company that was demerged from BHP in 2015. Its shares are listed in Johannesburg, London and Sydney. The group runs operations in Southern Africa, Australia, the …
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You can apply if you live in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District, or if you are a child of an HMM employee. You must be in Grade 12, have completed Grade 12, or be busy with your first year of study, and you must want to study full time towards a degree or diploma.
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?
Apply online only, on the Career Wise pre-registration page, which handles applications for South32. Use the promo code HMM27 and write your field of study on the cover page. Questions go to applications@careerwise.co.za.
When does the bursary close?
Applications close on 31 October 2026 at 17:00. The advert says late applications will not be considered.
When will I hear back?
If you have heard nothing by 15 December 2026, South32 asks you to regard your application as unsuccessful.
Do I have to work for South32 after I graduate?
The advert does not mention a work-back obligation. Ask about this at your interview, and read your agreement before you sign.
Is this the same as the Hillside bursary?
No. The South32 Hillside bursary is a separate scheme. This one is for the John Taolo Gaetsewe District.
