Impala Platinum Refineries Bursary Programme 2027 in South Africa | Engineering & Science Funding Opportunities

Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is inviting high-performing Grade 12 learners with ambitions to pursue careers in engineering and science to apply for its Tertiary Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Title: Tertiary Bursary Programme – Refineries
Company: Impala Platinum Refineries (Implats)
Location: South Africa
Programme Type: Full-Time Tertiary Bursary Programme
Department: Human Resources – Talent Management
Academic Intake: 2027 Academic Year
Closing Date: 31 August 2026

This opportunity is designed to support talented students through higher education funding while building future professionals for long-term career development within the mining and industrial sector.

The bursary programme forms part of Implats’ ongoing commitment to education, skills development, and nurturing future industry talent.

Programme Overview

Successful candidates will receive financial support to pursue approved tertiary qualifications at degree level (NQF Level 7) in selected engineering and science disciplines.

The bursary is aimed at learners preparing to begin university studies during the 2027 academic year.

Fields of Study Supported

Applicants must be planning to pursue one of the following degree programmes:

Electrical Engineering (Preferably Heavy Current)
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Chemistry

What Successful Applicants Will Receive

Selected bursary recipients will gain access to:

Financial assistance covering tuition fees
Accommodation support
Study materials funding
December and January vacation work opportunities at the refinery operations
Skills development programmes
Long-term professional growth opportunities within the organisation

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following academic requirements:

Must currently be in Grade 12
Mathematics – Minimum 60% (Level 5)
English – Minimum 60% (Level 5)
Physical Science – Minimum 60% (Level 5)

Only candidates meeting the academic criteria will be considered.

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare certified copies of the following documents for submission:

Certified copy of South African ID document
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Proof of residence (example: parent or guardian municipal account)
Grade 11 academic results
Conditional acceptance letter from tertiary institution

Incomplete applications will automatically be disqualified.

Selection Process

Shortlisted applicants will proceed through a formal assessment process which may include:

Academic screening
Competency assessments
Selection evaluations

Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

Preference Criteria

Preference will be given to learners from:

Eastern Ekurhuleni communities
Ward 72
Schools located around Implats operational areas

Applicants should note that Impala Platinum Holdings Limited will never request payment at any stage of the recruitment or bursary application process.

Any request for payment should be treated as fraudulent.