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Eligibility Requirements
- Be an Imerys Refractory Minerals SA employee, or a child/dependant of an employee, or reside in one of the company's host communities (Thabazimbi, Skierlik, Smashblock, Northam)
- Be in matric or have already completed matric
- Be studying, or have applied/been accepted to study, at a recognised South African tertiary institution
- Be pursuing a field relevant to Imerys' operations (e.g. chemistry, engineering, geology, metallurgy, environmental science)
About Imerys Refractory Bursary
The Imerys Refractory Bursary is a skills development bursary offered by Imerys Refractory Minerals South Africa (Pty) Ltd, the South African arm of the global Imerys group, which mines and processes andalusite and other refractory minerals from operations in the Thabazimbi area of Limpopo. The bursary forms part of the company's transformation and local community development strategy, and is aimed primarily at Imerys employees, their dependants, and members of the surrounding communities where the company operates.
Funding Details
The bursary provides financial assistance toward tertiary studies for qualifying candidates. Imerys has not published a fixed public schedule of covered costs (such as tuition, accommodation or a stipend amount), so applicants should confirm exactly what is covered directly with the company when applying.
Where You Can Study
Open to study at any recognised, accredited tertiary institution in South Africa, in fields linked to the company's operations such as chemistry, engineering, environmental science, geology, health and safety, metallurgy and production.
About Imerys
Imerys Refractory Minerals South Africa is the local operating arm of Imerys, a global specialty minerals group. The South African business mines and processes refractory raw materials at operations in Limpopo and Mpumal…
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The bursary is aimed at employees of Imerys Refractory Minerals SA, the children or dependants of employees, and residents of the communities near the company's Limpopo operations (including Thabazimbi, Skierlik, Smashblock and Northam). Applicants must be in matric or have already completed matric, and must be studying, or have applied to study, at a recognised South African tertiary institution.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this bursary open to the general public?
No. Based on available information, this is a targeted community and employee-linked bursary restricted to Imerys employees, their dependants, and residents of specific host communities near the company's Limpopo operations, rather than a nationally open bursary.
How much does the bursary cover?
Imerys has not publicly disclosed a fixed rand value or list of covered costs for this programme. Confirm the exact benefit amount directly with the company before relying on it for financial planning.
How do I apply?
Historically, applications have been submitted by email directly to Imerys' South African HR contact rather than through an online portal. There is no confirmed public application webpage, so interested applicants should contact Imerys Refractory Minerals SA directly to confirm the current process.
Has the application deadline passed?
Yes. The most recently verified closing date found for this bursary was 29 November 2025 (for the 2026 academic year), which has already lapsed as of this listing. No 2027 cycle details have been verified yet, so no dates are published here — check back or contact Imerys directly for the next intake.
