Northern Coal Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Bursary Vacancies. The closing date for applications is 30 November 2025.
Why Northern Coal is Offering a Bursary
Northern Coal (Pty) Ltd is a big coal‑mining company located just 13 km south of Carolina in Mpumalanga.
The company believes that a strong future for mining depends on good education and skills.
So, it is giving out bursaries for the 2026 school year to help students study engineering and other mining‑related subjects.
What the Bursary Covers
This bursary will help pay for:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
The goal is to give students the money they need while building the talent pool for South Africa’s mining industry.
Who Can Apply
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You need to be in your matric year or you must have finished matric.
- You must plan to study full‑time in one of the three engineering fields above.
- You have to be accepted or enrolled at a recognised South African university or college.
- Your grades in Math and Science must be at least 60 %.
- You should be motivated, organized, and eager to learn.
- You must have a valid fitness certificate that satisfies the Mine Health and Safety Act.
- Northern Coal will give extra priority to students from nearby communities, but anybody can apply.
How the Selection Works
All applications will be checked and scored.
Short‑listed applicants will be contacted directly.
If you don’t hear back, your application was not successful.
How to Apply
- Send an email to: recruitment@northerncoal.co.za
- Use the subject line “Northern Coal Bursary 2026”
Attach the documents listed below.
Documents You Need to Send
- Latest matric results (if you are still in matric).
- Matric certificate (if you have already finished).
- Most recent academic transcripts (if you are already studying).
- Proof that you are or will be registered at a tertiary institution (e.g., a letter of admission).
- Proof of residence (a municipality bill or a signed affidavit).
- A motivational letter that tells why you want this bursary.
- A detailed CV.
All copies should be certified where required.
Apply before the deadline – late applications will not be reviewed.
Contact Information
- Phone: 017 843 1424
- Email: recruitment@northerncoal.co.za
Want More Bursary Options?
If you’re interested in other paid bursary programmes you can still apply for, visit SETA Bursaries you can still apply for this year for more opportunities.
Northern Coal’s 2026 bursary is a great chance to study engineering for free and get ready for a career in mining.
Make sure you meet all the criteria, gather your documents, and send your application by 30 November 2025.
