Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining

About Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining

Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining operates the Tshipi Borwa mine, an open-pit manganese mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field in the Northern Cape. This region holds a very large share of the world's known manganese resources. Tshipi is described as one of the biggest manganese mines and exporters in South Africa, and it ranks among the larger exporters worldwide. Manganese is a key ingredient in steelmaking, which is why the mine matters to the global economy.

The operation is black-empowered. Published ownership information shows that Ntsimbintle Mining, linked to Exxaro, holds a majority stake, and Jupiter Mines Limited, listed in Australia, holds the rest. Ownership has been changing through recent deals, so check the company website for the latest position. Community trusts, including one for the John Taolo Gaetsewe area, also hold interests through Ntsimbintle Holdings.

How Tshipi supports students

Tshipi runs a Community Bursary Scheme for local students. It is open to people from the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipal area, where the mine operates, and to dependants of Tshipi employees. The company funds study in mining-related fields. Examples include metallurgy, mining engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, heavy-current electrical engineering and surveying. Study takes place at South African universities and universities of technology. Because the mine sits in a remote region, local training opportunities of this kind matter a great deal to families in nearby towns and villages.

The company has said it wants a workforce that reflects the communities around the mine. It also faces a national shortage of these skills. A bursary scheme is therefore a practical way to prepare local young people for technical careers, rather than hiring all its specialists from elsewhere.

What to know before applying

Published requirements say you should be a South African citizen with a matric or senior certificate. You must live in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District or be a dependant of a Tshipi employee. You also need to be studying, or have been accepted for, a mining-related qualification. Listings mention support such as tuition, accommodation, a laptop and prescribed books.

Applications are made online. Expect to upload a certified copy of your ID, your certified matric certificate, proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution, a CV, proof of residence and a motivational letter. The most recently reported closing date was 30 December 2024, but dates change each year, so confirm the current round on the official website. Public information does not set out any work-back duty for bursars. Ask the company about this before you accept an award, and keep a copy of your signed agreement.