Petra Diamonds has open their 2026 Bursary program and their inviting all interested applicants to apply ASAP. To apply, follow the details below.

CLOSING DATE: 31 October 2026

LEARNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full time, in one of the mining-related disciplines listed above, in 2026
• You must be studying or registered to study at a recognised Higher Education Institution in South Africa
• You must have a strong academic record
• Preference will be given to students from the following locations: Letsemeng Municipality (Koffiefontein), Tshwane Municipality (region 5 to 7), Danielskuil/ Lime acres, Kimberley and Kururman regions

Bursaries will be awarded for Diploma or Degree studies, within these mining-related disciplines/ fields of study:

• Computer Science (Finsch Diamond Mine)
• Environmental and Engineering Geology (specialising in Geotechnical Engineering) (Koffiefontein Diamond Mine)
• Geology (Koffiefontein Diamond Mine)
• Industrial Engineering (Koffiefontein Diamond Mine)
• Information Technology (Finsch Diamond Mine)
• Metallurgical Engineering (Cullinan Diamond Mine)
• Mining Engineering (Koffiefontein Diamond Mine)

LEARNERSHIP COVERAGE

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: full tuition fees, books, study materials, accommodation, meals and a loan laptop (for use from 2nd to final year of study).

Students will also receive the following benefits of the bursary: assistance with adapting to campus life, by way of regular bursary meetings and Career Wise study experts to assist with any study-related issues.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to complete a panel interview and psychometric assessments, before final selection is made. Final selection will be based on students academic results and achieving the objectives of the Mining Charter and Employment Equity Act.

Bursary holders will be expected to maintain the following criteria, in order to maintain the bursary:

• Pass all subjects/ modules of study
• Partake in compulsory vacation work during holidays, in line with the field of study
• After graduation, bursars will be required to complete a service contract by working for Petra Diamonds
• After graduation, bursars may have the chance to join the Petra Diamonds Graduate Programme

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applications must be submitted online at: Petra Diamonds Bursary Application 2026

You will need to Register before you can Login and apply.

You will be required to fill in this code when applying: PETRA22
 

You will be required to submit copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record, including most recent results, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of acceptance at a recognised Higher Education Institution, for 2026 (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of residence/ address