About Sibanye-Stillwater:
Sibanye-Stillwater is a prominent metal mining group that produces various metals, including gold and platinum group metals (PGMs). The company ranks as the third-largest producer of palladium and platinum globally. Its operations encompass gold and PGM projects in South Africa and Zimbabwe, with significant assets in Southern Africa. These assets include Kroondal, Rustenburg Operations, Platinum Mile (a tailings retreatment entity) in North West Province, South Africa, and Mimosa in Zimbabwe.
In South Africa, Sibanye-Stillwater conducts underground and surface gold mining operations in areas such as the West Witwatersrand region of Gauteng (Cooke, Driefontein, and Kloof) and the southern Free State (Beatrix). The company also owns gold extraction and processing facilities and is actively involved in various organic projects to ensure the sustainability of its gold mining operations.
Sibanye-Stillwater Bursaries 2025-2026:
Sibanye-Stillwater annually awards bursaries to selected students residing in the local community and labor-sending areas. These bursaries are provided for full-time studies in fields that align with Sibanye’s business needs. Specifically, the bursaries are available for female students pursuing studies in the following fields:
- BSc
- BTech
- BEng Tech
- BEng
- NDipl
The eligible fields of study include:
- Electrical Engineering
- Finance
- Geology
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Rock Engineering
- Survey
Applicants should intend to study at one of the following universities:
- University of Johannesburg
- University of Pretoria
- University of the Witwatersrand
- North-West University
Sibanye-Stillwater Bursary Requirements and Eligibility:
To be eligible for the Sibanye-Stillwater bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Reside within the Kloof Labour Sending Area or local community.
- Have completed Matric (Grade 12).
- Be studying or intend to study at one of the specified tertiary institutions.
- Achieve a university acceptance pass in Matric with a minimum APS of 23.
- Obtain a minimum result of 60% for English in Matric.
- Obtain a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics in Matric.
- Obtain a minimum result of 60% for Physical Science in Matric.
- Be studying or intending to study one of the eligible qualifications listed above in 2025-2026.
- Be medically fit.
How to Apply and Application Details:
Applications for the Sibanye-Stillwater bursary must be submitted online using the following application forms based on the respective community:
- Sibanye-Stillwater Bursary Application 2025-2026: Rustenburg Communities
- Sibanye-Stillwater Bursary Application 2025-2026: WPL Communities
- Sibanye-Stillwater Bursary Application 2025-2026: Kroondal Communities
Attach the following documents with your application form:
- South African ID/passport
- Certified copy of your full academic transcript (on institution’s letterhead)
- Proof of registration or acceptance at UP/UJ/WITS or NWU (on institution’s letterhead)
- Proof of residence
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Closing Date:
The closing date for Sibanye-Stillwater Bursary applications is November 20.
Contact Details:
For any inquiries related to the bursary program, please contact:
The Sibanye-Stillwater Academy
HR Contact Person: Michael Modisaeman Recruitment Person: Bosa Mohare Recruiter’s contact number: 014 495 2642
Corporate Office Address: Constantia Office Park, Cnr 14th Avenue & Hendrik Potgieter Road, Bridgeview House, Ground Floor, Weltevreden Park, 1709, South Africa
