Seriti Bursary | SetaBursaries

Key Facts

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Provider: Seriti Resources
Field of Study: Mining

Engineering
Study Level: Undergraduate

Honours

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Seriti Resources

Eligibility Requirements

Must be studying full-time toward an eligible Engineering, Environmental, Geology, Mine Surveying, or VOHE qualification
Must be entering 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study in the relevant academic year (Honours for Geology/Environmental students)
First-year students are not funded
Willingness to undertake vacation work and a post-graduation work-back obligation

About Seriti Bursary

Seriti Resources (operating as Seriti / Seriti Power, and formally Seriti Holdings) is a 91% black-owned South African coal mining company and Eskom's largest black-controlled coal supplier, operating several opencast and underground thermal coal mines. The Seriti Bursary supports students studying in fields relevant to the mining and minerals sector who are already partway through their qualification.

Successful bursars take part in vacation work while studying and are typically required to complete a work-back obligation with Seriti after graduation, subject to business needs.

Funding Details

Published guidance describes cover for tuition fees, a book allowance, accommodation, meals, pocket money, and a once-off laptop allowance.

Where You Can Study

Open to students at any accredited South African university studying Electrical, Mechanical, or Mining Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or Mine Surveying, along with VOHE-related qualifications.

About Seriti Resources

Seriti Resources is a majority black-owned South African coal mining company, formed to acquire and operate former Anglo American thermal coal assets in Mpumalanga. The company supplies coal to South Africa's power gener…

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Address: 5th Floor, Worley Parsons Building, 39 Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, 2076
Phone: +27 11 047 7000
Email: info@seritiza.com

Fields of Study & Who Can Apply

Open to students studying full-time toward a qualification in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Mining), Environmental studies, Geology, Mine Surveying, or VOHE (Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene in mining). The bursary does not fund first-year students — applicants must be entering their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study, or Honours in the case of Geology or Environmental students.

Application Procedure

Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.

Seriti Resources

Questions about this application?

Contact Seriti Resources directly:

Last verified:

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 12:00

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Seriti fund first-year students?

No — published guidance is explicit that the bursary does not cover students entering their first year of study; it is aimed at students already partway through an eligible qualification.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted by email, historically to an address at Seriti's domain, with the applicant's name, discipline, and year of study in the subject line. Prospective applicants should check Seriti's official careers/bursary channels for the current submission address before applying.

When does the current round close?

A 22 December closing date was reported for the 2026 intake, which has already lapsed relative to today (28 August 2026). Check Seriti's official website for the next cycle.

Is there a work-back obligation?

Yes — bursars are expected to complete vacation work during their studies and a work-back period with Seriti after graduating, depending on the company's needs at the time.