Assmang Khumani Mine, situated in the Northern Cape province of South Africa has opened a bursary program for the 2026 academic year and is inviting all interested applicants to apply ASAP.
Assmang Limited Khumani Iron Ore Mine is inviting students from the Northern Cape province to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
Closing Date: 15 February 2026
Khumani Mine is committed to continuously promoting skills development and education, particularly within the area that they operate.
Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within these fields:
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
- Electrical & Electronical Engineering
- Geology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
BURSARY REQUIREMENTS:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be from the Northern Cape province and reside within one of these areas: Boichoko, Deben, Dibeng, Groenwater, Kathu, Kuruman, Newtown, Olifantshoek, Postmasburg, Postdene
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or registered to study full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2026
- You must be studying or registered to study at a recognised tertiary institute (University or University of Technology) in South Africa
- You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding
- Students with disabilities are welcome to apply
BURSARY COVERAGE:
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, meals, photocopies and a monthly allowance (of an amount to be determined by Assmang Management). The value of the bursary will be reviewed each year and adjusted where necessary.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Applications must be submitted online at Assmang Khumani Mine Bursary Application 2026
Candidates must first Register a student account before they can Login and apply.
Note: if you need assistance with creating an account, please send a WhatsApp message to KMVLD Support (078 034 1174).
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documentation msut be submitted along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- A completed Assmang Khumani Mine Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)
- A completed Assmang Khumani Mine Bursary Application 2026 (for students with disabilities) (if disabled) (.pdf)
- Curriculum Vitae
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Latest academic results transcript, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
- Proof of tertiary registration (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of residence (copy of municipal account)
- Medical certificate confirming type of disability (if disabled)
Note: ensure that your Curriculum Vitae is submitted in Word or PDF format and is NOT zipped or password protected.
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