Sibanye-Stillwater Bursary 2024-2025
About Sibanye-Stillwater:
Sibanye-Stillwater, founded in 2012, is one of the largest producers of palladium and platinum, both in South Africa and globally. The company is also among the top gold producers worldwide. As a global precious metal mining group, Sibanye-Stillwater is listed on both the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
The company’s South Africa-based operations include the Beatrix operation (located in the Free State), as well as the Kloof, Driefontein, and Cooke operations (located in Gauteng). These operations encompass surface and underground gold mining activities.
About the Sibanye-Stillwater Bursary Program:
Sibanye-Stillwater is inviting students to apply for its bursary program for the 2024-2025 academic year. The bursaries are designed to support students from local communities and labor sending areas pursuing studies in the following fields:
- Electrical Engineering
- Finance
- Geology
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy Engineering
- Rock Engineering
- Survey
Sibanye-Stillwater will award five bursaries in total: three by the Krondaal Communities section and two by the Rustenburg Communities section.
Bursary Program Selection Process:
The selection process for the Sibanye-Stillwater Bursary Program may include the following steps:
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend a panel interview.
- Pre-screening and psychometric evaluation may also be part of the selection process.
- Candidates will undergo a risk-based medical examination at the relevant Sibanye-Stillwater Occupational Health Care Centre to determine their medical fitness.
- Shortlisted candidates will receive feedback within 14 days of the bursary closing date. If you do not receive any feedback by this time, consider your application unsuccessful.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for the Sibanye-Stillwater Bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Completed Matric
- Achieved a university acceptance pass in Matric with a minimum APS of 23
- Attained a minimum result of 60% for English in Matric
- Attained a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics in Matric
- Attained a minimum result of 60% for Physical Science in Matric
- Registered or intending to study toward one of the specified qualifications
- Registered to study at one of the following approved universities: University of Johannesburg (UJ), University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), University of Pretoria (UP), North-West University (NWU)
- Preference will be given to candidates from local communities and labor sending areas.
How to Apply for the Sibanye-Stillwater Bursary:
Applications must be submitted online through the Sibanye-Stillwater Bursary Application 2024-2025 platform.
When completing your application, be sure to enter “Uni24.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Sibanye-Stillwater bursary.
Along with your online application, you must submit clear copies of the following supporting documents:
- Identity document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full academic record/transcripts (if currently studying, on institution letterhead)
- Proof of registration at an approved university (on institution letterhead)
- Most recent academic record
- Proof of residence
Closing Date:
The closing date for the Sibanye-Stillwater Bursary is April 24. Ensure that you submit your application before this deadline to be considered.
Contact Information for Sibanye-Stillwater:
For any queries related to this bursary program or if you need assistance with your application, please contact Sibanye-Stillwater directly. You can reach the HR Contact Person, Michael Modisaemang, or the Recruitment Person, Vanessa Cleven, at Tel: 014 495 2563.
