The Barberton Mines Bursary Programme 2027 is offering eight places to students pursuing mining-linked engineering and geology qualifications. The programme combines comprehensive study funding with vacation work and practical exposure to the mining industry.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Barberton Mines, a Pan African Resources operation
Opportunity type: Mining-sector tertiary bursary
Reference: 2027BO2026
Positions available: 8
Fields: Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Geology
Location: Barberton Fairview Mine, Mpumalanga
Closing date: 31 August 2026
Last verified: 21 August 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
Applicants need at least 60% for every subject in the previous year of study. A security-clearance certificate and clean criminal record are also required.
The programme targets relevant BSc or BEng Tech study at Barberton Mines’ preferred tertiary institutions.
About the sponsor
Barberton Mines is a Pan African Resources gold-mining operation in Mpumalanga. Its education programmes support students from mining communities and build technical skills needed in engineering, geology and mine operations.
Sponsor information: Pan African Resources bursary and community-education information
What it covers
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Prescribed textbooks
- Electronic equipment
- Student stipend
- Vacation-work exposure during university holidays
Eligibility
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must study or intend to study Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Geology
- Must have achieved at least 60% for every subject in the previous year of study
- Must pursue a relevant BSc or BEng Tech qualification at a preferred tertiary institution
- Must demonstrate good communication skills
- Must show supervisory, management and leadership potential
- Must be computer literate
- Must obtain security clearance and have a clean criminal record
Documents to prepare
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified Matric certificate
- Full academic record with the most recent results, if currently studying
- Proof of admission or acceptance, if entering first year
- Certified proof of residence not older than three months
- Security-clearance certificate
Closing date
31 August 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying with a mark below 60% in any subject from the previous study year
- Choosing a qualification outside the four listed fields
- Leaving out the security-clearance certificate
- Uploading proof of residence older than three months
- Failing to use reference 2027BO2026 when locating the vacancy
- Waiting until 31 August 2026 to complete the online application
How this opportunity was verified
Verified on 21 August 2026 against Barberton Mines’ live recruitment page and Pan African Resources’ community-education information. The current vacancy confirms reference 2027BO2026, eight positions, the four supported fields, academic threshold, required competencies and security-clearance condition.
How to apply
- Open the Barberton Mines vacancy page.
- Confirm that the vacancy title is 2027 Bursary Opportunities and the reference is 2027BO2026.
- Register or sign in to the recruitment portal.
- Complete the online application and upload every required document.
- Review the information and submit before 31 August 2026.