Glencore South Africa (Alloys Division) is inviting applications for a Rock Engineering bursary opportunity for the 2026 academic year. This bursary is aimed at current university students (1st- or 2nd-year level) in Rock Engineering, and selection is based on academic results and an interview.
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: Glencore South Africa (Alloys Division)
- Opportunity type: Rock Engineering bursary (current university students)
- Location: Steelpoort, Limpopo, South Africa (as per official listing)
- Closing date: 07 March 2026
- Last verified: 24 February 2026
Important notes (worth knowing)
- Minimum school requirement: Glencore states applicants should have obtained at least a level 6 mark for English and Mathematics.
- Who it’s for: Current 1st- and 2nd-year university students (not school learners).
- No “double funding”: Glencore notes these industry bursaries may not be held at the same time as any other significant industry bursary. If you already have a major corporate bursary, check compatibility before applying.
- Selection process: Academic results + an interview with Glencore Alloys’ bursary committee.
About the sponsor
Glencore is a global diversified mining group. In South Africa, Glencore operates across coal and alloys and offers bursaries as part of its early careers pipeline.
What it covers
Glencore lists the following costs as covered by this bursary opportunity:
- Composite registration and tuition fees
- Residence fees (including meals)
- Prescribed textbooks
- Financial assistance towards a personal computer (if prescribed by the university)
Eligibility (from the official listing)
- Current university students at 1st or 2nd year level (as stated).
- Must meet the stated minimum requirement: at least level 6 in English and Mathematics.
- Selection is based on academic performance and an interview.
Documents to prepare
The Glencore listing does not publish a full document checklist on the page text, but for bursaries of this type, applicants are typically asked to upload/attach the following on the online portal. Treat the official portal as the final authority for your exact upload list:
- Certified copy of your ID (if required on the portal)
- Your Matric results/certificate (showing English and Maths levels)
- Latest university academic record and proof of registration (Rock Engineering)
- Updated CV
Closing date
07 March 2026. Apply early to avoid last-minute portal issues and missing uploads.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying if you are not a current 1st–2nd year university student.
- Ignoring the level 6 English/Mathematics requirement.
- Submitting without a complete academic record or missing required uploads.
- Trying to hold the bursary together with another significant industry bursary.
How this bursary was verified
Verified using Glencore’s official careers listing for “Rock Engineering Bursary Opportunity for 2026” (Job ID: MBECM2026-Rock Engineering), which includes the closing date, location, target group, and bursary benefits.
How to apply
- Open the official Glencore bursary listing.
- Use the Apply button on that page (you may need to create a candidate profile or sign in).
- Complete all required fields and upload the requested documents.
- Submit before the closing date and keep proof of submission.