Kumba Iron Ore Bursary 2025-2026
About Kumba Iron Ore
Kumba Iron Ore is the largest iron-ore producer in Africa and ranks fourth globally. The company, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 2001, emerged from Kumba Resources. Kumba Iron Ore operates primarily through open pit (open cast) methods and supplies iron ore products both domestically (to AMSA) and internationally, with a clientele including countries such as Japan, China, South Korea, the Middle East, and parts of Europe.
As a member of the Anglo American plc group, Anglo American holds a significant share (69.7%) in Kumba Iron Ore, while minorities and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) hold 17.4% and 12.9% respectively.
Kumba Iron Ore Bursary Programme 2025-2026
Kumba Iron Ore is offering bursaries for undergraduate studies in the 2025-2026 academic year. The fields covered include:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Corporate Affairs
- Data Analytics
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Geology
- Geo-Tech
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mine Surveying
- Mining Engineering
- Occupational Hygiene
- Occupational Medicine
- Projects (SIB)
- Safety Management
This bursary program aligns with the company’s Social and Labour Plan III and its long-term mining operational needs.
Coverage Value, Duration, and Other Opportunities
The bursary covers tuition fees, book fees, accommodation, and offers paid vacation work in the Northern Cape. The contract duration depends on the student’s current year of study, and post-graduation, there may be opportunities to join the company’s graduate program.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be studying or intend to study towards an undergraduate qualification in the fields listed above.
- Be entering their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of study in 2025-2026.
- Be registered or provisionally accepted at a recognized and accredited university in South Africa.
- Have a strong academic record.
- Be willing to complete vacation work in the Northern Cape.
- Have a valid Code B Driver’s License or be able to obtain it during the bursary period.
- Preference is given to candidates local to the Northern Cape and differently-abled candidates.
Application Process
Apply online at the Kumba Iron Ore Bursary Application portal for 2025-2026. Indicate “Uni24.co.za” as your referral source.
Required supporting documents include:
- Certified copy of ID.
- Matric results or certificate.
- Full tertiary academic record.
- Proof of university registration/ provisional acceptance.
- Driver’s License, if applicable.
Closing Date
The application deadline is 15 September.
Contact Information
For queries, contact Career Wise (bursary administrators) directly:
- Telephone: 011 258 4464 / 0860 100 7787
- Email: info@careerwise.co.za
- Contact page: Career Wise Contact
The Kumba Iron Ore Bursary Programme is an excellent opportunity for students seeking support in engineering and related fields, offering comprehensive coverage and practical work experience.
