Northam Zondereinde Mine, part of Northam Platinum, is inviting eligible South African students to apply for its External Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. The bursary supports undergraduate studies in selected engineering, science, business and other fields related to the mining industry.
Applications are reported to close on 22 October 2026. Applicants should check the requirements carefully and submit all required supporting documents before the deadline.
Northam Zondereinde Bursary 2027: Overview
Bursary provider: Northam Platinum – Zondereinde Mine
Bursary programme: External Bursary Programme 2027
Reference number: ZEHR 18/26
Study level: Undergraduate
Location: Zondereinde Mine, near Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Eligible institutions: Recognised South African universities and universities of technology
Application method: Online through Career Wise
Application promo code: NZE27
Closing date: 22 October 2026
Fields of Study
The Northam Zondereinde Bursary is advertised for undergraduate studies in the following fields:
Analytical Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Communication Management or Graphic Design
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Management or Environmental Sciences
Financial Management or Accounting
Geology
Human Resources Management
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Mining Survey
Occupational Hygiene
Safety Management
Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Logistics
Applicants should confirm that their intended qualification matches an approved field before applying.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
Be a South African citizen.
Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
Intend to study, or already be studying, an approved qualification at a recognised and accredited South African university or university of technology.
Matric applicants must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a minimum aggregate of 60% across all subjects.
Applicants already studying at tertiary level must have achieved a minimum aggregate of 60% in their major subjects.
Be an academically strong candidate.
Preference is reported to be given to applicants from communities surrounding Zondereinde Mine.
Required Documents
Prepare clear, certified copies of the following documents:
South African ID document.
Grade 11 final results and latest Grade 12 results, if currently in Matric.
Matric certificate, if Matric has been completed.
Proof of provisional admission to a university or university of technology.
Full academic record, including 2026 results, if currently studying.
Important: The source states that supporting documents must be certified and that missing documents may result in disqualification. Check the application portal for any additional requirements.
How to Apply
Open the online application portal through Career Wise.
Register or log in and select the Northam Zondereinde External Bursary for 2027.
Enter the promo code NZE27 where requested.
Complete the application form accurately.
Upload all required certified supporting documents.
Review your application and submit it before the closing date.
Apply online: Northam Zondereinde Bursary Application – Career Wise
For application enquiries, the supplied listing gives the following Career Wise email address: applications@careerwise.co.za.
Closing Date
The reported closing date for the Northam Zondereinde Bursary 2027 is 22 October 2026.
Submit your application before the deadline and allow enough time to obtain certified documents and resolve any portal issues.
Important Notes
The available listing does not specify the exact monetary value or complete funding package for this bursary. Applicants should confirm the funding terms directly through Career Wise or Northam before making financial plans.
Receiving a bursary should not be treated as a guarantee of employment after graduation unless the official bursary agreement explicitly states otherwise.
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