Impala Platinum (Implats)Impala Platinum (Implats)

Fully funded

Implats Bursary Programme

Impala Platinum (Implats), South Africa

Scholarship overview

The Implats Bursary Programme is run by Impala Platinum (Implats), a platinum group metals producer with mining and processing operations in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Canada. The bursaries feed the company's graduate pipeline: many graduates entering Implats' structured, discipline-specific graduate programme come from the bursary intake.

The bursary supports full-time university study in mining-related and support disciplines, including engineering, mining, metallurgy, heavy-current electrical, chemistry and geology (to honours level), accounting and human resources (BCom to honours level) and mine survey. Awarded bursars must work for Implats for the full period of the bursary and complete vacation work at the company at the end of each year.

Applications are made on a printed form posted to the Impala Rustenburg bursary department or emailed to [email protected]. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a preliminary interview at Impala's Rustenburg operations in North West Province.

Award Information

  • Study, or intend to study, in a supported field: engineering, mining, metallurgy, electrical (heavy current only), chemistry (to honours level), geology (to honours level), accounting (to honours level), survey, or human resources BCom (to honours level).
  • Form disciplines listed: Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (heavy current only), Geology (mining/exploration), Mining Engineering, BSc Chemistry, BCom Accounting, Extractive Metallurgy, BCom Human Resources, Mechanical Engineering, Survey (mining), Nursing and Teaching.
  • Hold university exemption with at least Mathematics, Science and English at Rating Code 5 or 60% each; applications below this minimum are not considered.
  • Open to school learners, first-year entrants and current tertiary students (support programme years 1 to 4).
  • Applicants with disabilities are welcome; selection depends on the physical demands of the occupation linked to the degree.
  • Be prepared to undergo medical tests or examinations required by Implats.
  • Accept the work-back obligation: work for Implats for the full bursary period and do vacation work at the end of each year.
  • Applicants must declare any current bursary, scholarship or loan, its value and any service obligation attached.
  • Registration and tuition fees for the duration of the course.
  • Residence fees.
  • Cash allowance.

Bursars owe Implats work for the full period of the bursary and must do vacation work at the company at the end of each year.

  • Applications close on 30 September; late applications are not considered. Incomplete forms are not accepted.
  • Applicants who have not heard from Impala within 30 days after the closing date should treat the application as unsuccessful. Correspondence is limited to shortlisted applicants.
  1. Optionally take the three-minute requirements quiz on the Implats young talent page.
  2. Download the bursary application form from the Implats bursary form, print it and complete every section in black ink and block letters.
  3. Choose the discipline you wish to study and give biographical, bursary, educational and career details, and sign the declaration.
  4. Attach the supporting documents listed below.
  5. Email the completed form to [email protected], or post it to Impala Rustenburg, Bursary Department, P O Box 5683, Rustenburg, 0300.
  6. Submit before 30 September. Shortlisted applicants are contacted and may attend a preliminary interview at Rustenburg.

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Documents you will need

  • Certified copy of your identity document.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Certified proof of results (Grade 11 final and latest Grade 12 results) or matric certificate.
  • Proof of residence (letter from a traditional leader, local ward councillor or RBN councillor).
  • For tertiary students: proof of registration and a certified, updated academic transcript.
  • Acceptance letter from a tertiary institution.
  • Record of service or testimonial if you have been employed since leaving school.

How selection works

Complete forms from applicants who meet the Mathematics, Science and English minimums are assessed and a shortlist is drawn up. Shortlisted applicants may attend a preliminary interview at Impala's Rustenburg operations. Statements in applications may be investigated, including reference checks with schools, universities and employers, and false or omitted information can lead to termination of the bursary agreement.

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