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Harmony Gold Bursary 2027

Application statusOPEN
Closing date9 October 2026
ProviderHarmony Gold Mining Company Limited
ProgrammeHarmony Bursary Scheme
Study levelUndergraduate
Study modeFull-time
InstitutionRecognised public tertiary institution in South Africa
CitizenshipSouth African citizen
Academic year2027
Service obligationNot specified

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE HARMONY GOLD BURSARY COVER?

The Harmony Gold Bursary supports undergraduate studies in both core and non-core mining fields for the 2027 academic year.

CORE MINING FIELDS

  • Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current only)
  • Extractive Metallurgy
  • Geology
  • Land Survey
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mine Surveying
  • Mining Engineering
  • Rock Engineering

NON-CORE MINING FIELDS

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Health Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Social Sciences

Harmony states that the fields offered through its bursary programme can vary from year to year according to its business requirements.

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WHAT ARE THE HARMONY GOLD BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for the Harmony Gold Bursary:

  • Be a South African citizen.
  • Be between 18 and 35 years old.
  • Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
  • Be studying or intending to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the supported fields.
  • Study or intend to study at a recognised public tertiary institution in South Africa.
  • Have achieved at least 60% for all subjects in the Matric National Senior Certificate.
  • Engineering students must have achieved at least 70% for Mathematics and Physical Science.
  • Current university students must have achieved an overall average of at least 60% in all major modules.
  • Not be receiving another bursary or sponsorship programme.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE HARMONY GOLD BURSARY?

Download and complete official Harmony Gold Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

  • Download the Harmony Bursary Application Form 2027.
  • Complete the application form fully in block letters using black ink.
  • Provide all requested personal, academic and study information.
  • Attach the required supporting documents.
  • Email the completed application and supporting documents to bursaryscheme@harmony.co.za.
  • Use Harmony Bursary 2027 as the email subject line.
  • Submit the application before 9 October 2026.

Applicants should ensure that the application form is complete and that all compulsory supporting documents are attached before submitting the application.

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE HARMONY GOLD BURSARY?

The following supporting documents are required with the Harmony Gold Bursary application:

  • Certified copy of your South African identity document.
  • Certified copy of Grade 11 final results and latest Matric results if you are currently in Matric.
  • Certified copy of your Matric certificate if you have completed Matric.
  • Certified copy of your full academic record, including your most recent results, if you are currently studying.
  • Proof of current registration or enrolment at a tertiary institution, if available.
  • Proof of application if you have not yet received provisional acceptance.
  • Proof of address.
  • Curriculum Vitae of no more than three pages.
  • Passport-sized photograph attached to the application form.

WHEN IS THE HARMONY GOLD BURSARY CLOSING DATE?

9 October 2026.

Late applications will be rejected.

HOW DO I CONTACT HARMONY GOLD ABOUT THE BURSARY?

For enquiries about the Harmony Gold Bursary, contact the bursary office using the details below:

  • Contact person: Kitsi Taunyane
  • Telephone: 018 700 3347
  • Email: bursaryscheme@harmony.co.za

Harmony states that its bursary applications generally open during September or October each year.

ABOUT THE HARMONY GOLD BURSARY

Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited is a South African mining company with operations focused primarily on gold. Its bursary programme provides full-time tertiary funding opportunities to students in communities in and around its mining operations.

The Harmony Gold Bursary supports both core mining fields and non-core mining-related fields, with the fields and allocation varying according to Harmony’s business requirements. The programme forms part of Harmony’s broader efforts to develop skills and create a future talent pipeline for the mining and resources sector.

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This bursary information was last updated in October 2026.

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