Implats bursary

Impala Platinum Refineries is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for degree studies within the following fields:

• Chemical  Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Electrical Engineering (preferably Heavy Current)
• Mechanical Engineering

WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE IMPLATS BURSARY COVER?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, accommodation and study materials.

Students will also receive skills development for long-term career growth and will be able to participate in Vacation work at the Refineries, during December / January holidays.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE IMPLATS BURSARY?

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to complete various several assessments. If you have not received feedback within 30 days of the application deadline, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE IMPLATS BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be currently in Matric
• You must intend on studying towards a degree qualification (NQF level 7), within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% / level 5 for English in Grade 11
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% / level 5 for Physical  Science in Grade 11
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% / level 5 for Mathematics in Grade 11
• Preference will be given to students from Eastern Ekurhuleni, Ward 72 and schools surrounding the operation

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE IMPLATS BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: Implats Bursary Application 2027

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE IMPLATS BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results
• Conditional acceptance letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of Residence (e.g. parents’ municipality account/ bank letter etc)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE IMPLATS BURSARY?

31 August 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Implats directly:
Bursaries Department
Tel: 014 569 0088
Email: bursaries@implats.co.za

WHAT DOES IMPLATS DO?

Implats is one of the top producers of platinum and related platinum group metals (PGMs) (cobalt, copper and nickel), with operations based in the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe and the Bushveld Complex in SA – two of the greatest global PGM-bearing ore bodies.

The company is listed on the JSE Limited, has approximately 53 000 employees and a revenue of around R26.121 billion.

Implats vision is to be the best and biggest platinum-producing organisation across the globe, and they are keeping true to their goal by producing 22% of the primary platinum supply in the world.