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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen, aged 18-35
- From the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, or a dependent of a Tshipi e Ntle employee
- Matriculants require a Bachelor's pass and proof of university acceptance
- Current students must be registered full-time with a strong academic record (B average or higher reported)
- Preference given to first-year enrollees
- Not concurrently receiving funding from another bursary or financial aid scheme
Documents Needed
- Curriculum vitae
- Certified academic records / Matric results
- Proof of university registration or acceptance
- Certified copy of ID
- Proof of residential address
- Confirmation of field of study
About Tshipi E Ntle Manganese Mining Bursary
Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining (Pty) Ltd operates a large open-pit manganese mine near Kathu in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District of the Northern Cape. The company is a joint venture between Jupiter Kalahari (Pty) Ltd (49.9%, a subsidiary of ASX-listed Jupiter Mines Limited) and Exxaro Manganese Mining (Pty) Ltd (50.1%, a subsidiary of JSE-listed Exxaro Resources Limited). As part of its community and social investment commitments, Tshipi runs a Community Bursary Scheme aimed primarily at students from its host district.
Funding Details
The bursary has been reported to cover full tuition fees, accommodation, a laptop, and prescribed textbooks for the duration of the qualifying degree.
Where You Can Study
Open to students registered at, or accepted to, a South African public university studying Chemical Engineering (Metallurgy), Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current), Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mine Surveying.
About Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining
Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining is an independently operated, black-empowered manganese ore producer in the Kalahari Manganese Field in the Northern Cape, and is the largest single manganese mine and exporter in South Af…
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The bursary is aimed at South African students who are either from the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality in the Northern Cape, or who are dependents of Tshipi e Ntle employees. Both prospective first-year students with a Bachelor's pass in Matric and currently registered students in good academic standing may apply.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for this bursary?
Priority is given to students from the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality in the Northern Cape (where the mine operates) and to dependents of Tshipi e Ntle employees, rather than to the general public.
Is the current round still open?
No. The most recently advertised round closed on 30 January 2026, which has already passed as of this review (27 August 2026). Applications are typically handled through an online recruitment portal linked from Tshipi's own website when a new round opens.
Who owns Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining?
The company is jointly owned by Jupiter Kalahari (Pty) Ltd (49.9%), a subsidiary of ASX-listed Jupiter Mines Limited, and Exxaro Manganese Mining (Pty) Ltd (50.1%), a subsidiary of JSE-listed Exxaro Resources Limited.
