Exxaro Bursary South Africa 2025-2026
Exxaro Resources Limited is a prominent South African heavy minerals and coal mining company with operations across Africa, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The JSE-listed company, headquartered in Pretoria West, was formerly part of Kumba Resources before its iron ore assets were unbundled in 2006. Exxaro is committed to sustainable engineering practices and aims to achieve zero effluent, zero waste emissions, and wash-to-zero targets.
Exxaro is dedicated to creating opportunities for its talent pipeline by supporting education, training, and recruitment for successful careers within the organization. The company requires a minimum entry of a 4-year degree for its bursary program.
About the Exxaro Bursary Programme – Fields Covered
Exxaro invites students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2025-2026 academic year. The company offers three types of bursary programmes:
1) Feeder Scheme Bursaries
For undergraduate studies within the core mining industry disciplines:
- Geology
- Electrical Engineering (BEng)
- Industrial Engineering (BEng)
- Mechanical/ Mechatronic Engineering (BEng)
- Metallurgical Engineering (BEng)
- Mining Engineering (BSc)
- Mine Surveying / MRM
2) Social Scheme Bursaries
For students residing in communities where Exxaro operates, studying high-demand occupations:
- Computer Science, Data Sciences, and Information Technology
- Education (Teaching English, Mathematics & Science & Early Childhood Development)
- Medicine, Optometry, Audiology, and Nursing
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Occupational & Speech Therapy
- Social Work & Psychology
- Sports Management & Biokinetics
3) Students Living with Disabilities Bursaries
For students residing in communities where Exxaro operates, who are living with a disability. The bursary covers all fields of study.
More About the Exxaro Bursary Programme – Expenses Covered
The bursary covers:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Books
- Accommodation in residence
- Meal allowance
- A cash allowance for other expenses
- Potential coverage for a laptop/tablet and data
Additionally, bursary recipients will benefit from:
- Assistance from senior leaders with many years of experience
- Practical work exposure at Exxaro operations each year
- Administrative support and monitoring from a Dedicated Talent Pipeline
- Campus visits during 1st and 2nd semesters (from Talent Management and discipline mentors)
- Contact with other Exxaro bursary recipients
- Awards and prizes for top-performing bursary recipients
Recipients of Feeder Scheme bursaries may also be offered a Professional-in-Training opportunity after graduation. Recipients of bursaries for students living with disabilities may be offered workforce opportunities at Exxaro, including learnerships, internships, and Professional-in-Training Programmes.
Eligibility Requirements for the Exxaro Bursary
1) Feeder Scheme Bursaries
- South African citizen
- Full-time study towards a minimum 4-year undergraduate degree in the listed fields
- Study at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- Specific year of study requirements for each discipline
2) Social Scheme Bursaries
- South African citizen
- Reside within a community where Exxaro operates (Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and surrounding areas)
- Full-time study towards a minimum 3-year undergraduate degree in the listed fields
- Study at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
3) Students Living with Disabilities Bursaries
- South African citizen
- Reside within a community where Exxaro operates (Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and surrounding areas)
- Living with a disability
- Full-time study in any discipline
- Study at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
How to Apply for the Exxaro Bursary
Applications must be submitted online at: Exxaro Bursary Application 2025-2026
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Exxaro bursary.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit supporting documentation, which may include:
- Curriculum Vitae
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full tertiary record/transcripts (on institution’s letterhead)
- Proof of residence, if applicable
- Proof of disability, if applicable
Closing Date for the Exxaro Bursary
6 March 2025-2026 (at 08:00am). Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted. Apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.
Contact the Exxaro Bursary Provider
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Exxaro directly via their contact page.
