Bursary Programme: Engineering

Job Description

Our bursary covers comprehensive support to help you succeed in your studies. If you are selected, here is what you can look forward to on your learning journey:  

• Full coverage of your tuition fees for the duration of your studies up to Honours level.
• University residence accommodation, including meals, where applicable.
• Paid vacation work opportunities to gain practical experience.
• A chance to work on real-world challenges at our operations, preparing you for the workplace.
• Ongoing mentorship to guide your academic and personal development.
• Entry into our graduate programme upon successful completion of your studies.

Qualifications

Opportunities are available to prospective first-year students currently in Grade 12 and existing undergraduate students who are prospective honours students in 2027

We are reviewing applications weekly and working quickly to give you the best possible experience. Due to the volume of interest in our opportunities, incomplete applications will unfortunately be declined.

Please ensure to attach all relevant documentation to your application.

!!! Applications MUST include the below!!!

1. Your CV detailing any extra-curricular activities that you are involved in or any volunteering opportunities that you participated in
2. Your full academic transcript (every year of study including your current year where applicable)
3. Proof of address (Either a municipal account OR a letter from a local tribal authority)  
4. A copy of your ID

Ready to Build a Precious Career? Here’s What You’ll Need

• Be currently enrolled full-time at a recognised South African university
  • BSc / BEng in Mechanical Engineering (NQF 8) OR 
  • BSc / BEng in Electrical Engineering (NQF 8) OR  
  • BSc / BEng in Mechatronics OR Electronic Engineering (NQF 8)  
• Be in your first OR final year of study.
• Demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to your field of study with a minimum final overall academic average of 65%.

Minimum requirements for FIRST YEAR opportunities

• Confirmation of university admission (provisional or full) for the qualification(s) stated above
• Most recent academic transcript (Grade 11 final results or latest available Grade 12 results), demonstrating a minimum overall average of 65%.
• Supporting documentation, including any achievements that enhance the application.

Minimum Requirements for FINAL YEAR/HONOURS Opportunities:

• Final-year undergraduate student in the relevant field of study as per stated qualification(s) above
• Intention to pursue an Honours qualification in 2027
• A minimum average of 65% in latest available results
• Submission of academic transcripts
• Proof of Honours acceptance to be provided once available

Investing in our immediate communities

Preference for our bursary programme will be given to learners from communities in and around our operations, in line with our commitment to local socio-economic development. Our South African processing operations are in Rustenburg in the North West Province and in Polokwane in the Limpopo Province. Our mines are located in Thabazimbi, Burgersfort and Mokopane in the Limpopo Province.

Additional Information

Inclusion and Diversity   

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential. Preference may be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups in accordance with Valterra Platinum’s Employment Equity Plan and in support of employment equity legislation. We are dedicated to building an accessible and barrier-free environment, ensuring that people with disabilities are supported, accommodated, and empowered to thrive at every level of our organisation.

Valterra Platinum has taken a firm stand against all dignity harms, including all acts of gender-based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please complete the online application form available via this job advert. Ensure all required documents are uploaded as part of your submission.

We are reviewing applications weekly and working quickly to give you the best possible experience. Due to the volume of interest in our opportunities, incomplete applications will unfortunately be declined.

Please ensure to attach all relevant documentation to your application:

1. Your CV detailing any extra-curricular activities that you are involved in or any volunteering opportunities that you participated in
2. Your full academic transcript (every year of study including your current year where applicable)
3. Proof of address (Either a municipal account OR a letter from a local tribal authority) 
4. A copy of your ID

Please carefully review the requirements for the role and save all the necessary documents in a single folder so that you can easily upload them together using the provided link. Incomplete submissions cannot be reviewed.

Closing Date: 31 July 2026

Please be advised that if you declare yourself as being local to our area of operations and this is later found to be incorrect, we reserve the right to terminate the bursary agreement.