Assmang Manganese Black Rock Mine Operations (BRMO), one of South Africa’s leading manganese producers. It has officially opened its highly competitive bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. If you are passionate about engineering, mining, geology, or occupational health and safety, this could be your chance to study fully funded at a recognised South African university or university of technology.
About Assmang Manganese: Black Rock Mine Operations
Located near Hotazel in the Northern Cape, Black Rock Mine forms part of Assmang Proprietary Limited is a joint venture between African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) and Assore. The operation is known for its world-class safety standards, cutting-edge technology, and significant contribution to the global manganese market. Assmang invests in youth with the aim of building the next generation of skilled professionals in sustainable mining in South Africa.
What Does the Assmang Manganese Bursary Cover?
Successful applicants will receive comprehensive financial support that includes:
- Full tuition fees
- On-campus or approved private accommodation
- A brand-new laptop
- All prescribed textbooks and study materials
This is one of the most generous mining-sector bursaries available, designed to remove every financial barrier so recipients can focus entirely on their studies.
Fields of Study
Assmang is awarding a small, targeted number of bursaries in the following critical disciplines:
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) – 1 award
- Industrial Engineering – 1 award
- Information Technology – 1 award
- Geology – 1 award
- Mechanical Engineering – 1 award
- Metallurgical Engineering (BSc / BTech Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering) – 2 awards
- Mine Survey – 2 awards
- Mining Engineering – 2 awards
- Occupational Hygiene (BTech / Advanced Diploma / Degree in Environmental Health) – 2 awards
Only 13 bursaries will be awarded nationally – making this an extremely selective opportunity.
Eligibility Criteria – Who Should Apply?
To be considered, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- South African citizen
- Aged 18–35 years
- Completed Matric with a Bachelor’s pass (university exemption) OR currently in Matric and on track for a Bachelor’s pass
- Intending to register or already provisionally accepted for full-time studies in 2026 at an accredited South African university or university of technology
- Strong academic results – minimum B-symbol (70–79%) overall average
- Not in receipt of any other bursary or funding
- Special preference will be given to:
- Applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds
- Students residing in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality (Northern Cape)
- Persons living with disabilities
- Candidates who already have university acceptance letters for 2026
How to Apply?
Applications are submitted online only through the official Assmang bursary portal:
Apply here → Assmang Manganese Bursary Application 2026
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Required Supporting Documents
(Certified copies – not older than 3 months)
- South African ID document
- Latest Matric results (Grade 11 final + current Grade 12 results if still in school) OR Matric certificate
- Full academic transcript (if already at university)
- Proof of provisional acceptance / registration at a tertiary institution for 2026
- Proof of residential address (e.g., municipal account or letter from ward councillor)
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, psychometric assessments, and document verification.
Closing Date
Friday, 12 December 2025 at midnight – late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply now before the closing date.
Need Help or Have Questions?
If you run into problems while applying, visit the official Assmang contact page: https://www.assmang.co.za/contact-us/ (Do not contact Assmang if the programme has already closed – instead browse our updated list of open bursaries.)
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This article was last updated in November 2025.
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