Glencore Coal South Africa is inviting students to apply for its Mining Engineering Bursary Opportunity for the 2027 academic year.
The bursary is open to students who will be entering the first year of their studies as well as eligible students who are already studying at university.
Applications close on 30 October 2026.
At a glance
Sponsor: Glencore Coal South Africa
Opportunity type: Bursary
Academic year funded: 2027
Field of study: Mining Engineering
Location listed: eMalahleni, Mpumalanga
Business unit: Group Training Centre
Job ID: GTC 2027/003
Who may apply: Students entering first year and qualifying students already at university
Minimum university average: 60% for first- and second-year university students
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Last updated by Glencore: 1 October 2026
Last verified: 13 October 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
- This particular Glencore Coal SA bursary opportunity is specifically for Mining Engineering.
- Students entering their first year of study may apply.
- First- and second-year university students may also apply.
- Current university students need an average year mark of at least 60%.
- Preference will be given to applicants who live in local communities surrounding Glencore Coal Operations South Africa.
- Applicants who are already receiving financial support from another organisation or company will not be considered.
- Shortlisted applicants will undergo assessments and interviews.
- Selection will take Glencore’s future-talent and Employment Equity requirements into account.
- The bursary provides support for tuition, accommodation, meals, textbooks and several additional study-related expenses.
About the sponsor
Glencore is one of the world’s largest diversified natural-resources companies. Its global business produces, processes, recycles, sources, markets and distributes commodities used across industries including energy, steel, automotive manufacturing and battery production.
In South Africa, Glencore operates mainly in the coal and ferroalloys sectors. Its four South African coal operations are located in Mpumalanga, while its ferroalloys mines and smelters are located across parts of the North West and Limpopo provinces.
Glencore also invests in education and skills development within communities around its operations. Its South African early-career programmes include bursaries, graduate programmes and other development opportunities intended to build a pipeline of future professionals for the mining and resources sector.
Main Glencore website:https://www.glencore.com
Glencore in South Africa:https://www.glencore.com/south-africa
What the bursary covers
The Glencore Coal SA bursary provides support for:
- Tuition fees
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Prescribed textbooks
- Compulsory excursions or seminars required for the course
- Travel allowance for the first and second semester
- Personal allowance
The official listing does not state a fixed maximum bursary value.
Field of study supported
This bursary opportunity is specifically for:
- Mining Engineering
Students looking for Glencore bursaries in other engineering or related fields should check the company’s South African early-careers and bursary pages separately, as Glencore operates several bursary programmes.
Eligibility
Applicants may include:
- Students entering their first year of Mining Engineering studies
- First-year university students
- Second-year university students
For students who are already at university:
- An average year mark of at least 60% is required.
Preference will be given to applicants residing in communities where Glencore Coal Operations South Africa operates.
Applicants already receiving financial support from another organisation or company will not be considered.
The official vacancy does not specify a separate household-income threshold or age requirement.
Documents to prepare
Applicants must prepare a comprehensive CV together with the required supporting documents.
These include:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Latest university academic transcript, if already studying at university
Applicants should make sure that the academic transcript is current and clearly reflects their latest results.
Selection process
Meeting the minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee a bursary.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to participate in:
- Assessments
- Interviews
Final selection will also take Glencore’s future-talent requirements and Employment Equity objectives into account.
Local-community preference
The official listing states that preference will be given to applicants residing within local communities where Glencore Coal Operations South Africa are located.
Applicants from these communities should ensure that the residential information supplied in their application is accurate.
Closing date
30 October 2026
Applications should be submitted before the vacancy closes.
Because applicants need to prepare a CV and supporting academic documents, it is advisable not to wait until the final day.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for this particular bursary if you are not studying Mining Engineering
- Current university students applying with an average below 60%
- Forgetting to attach the Grade 12 certificate
- University students forgetting their latest academic transcript
- Uploading an incomplete CV
- Failing to disclose funding already received from another organisation
- Providing incorrect residential information
- Waiting until after 30 October 2026 to apply
- Applying through unofficial recruitment websites
How this opportunity was verified
This bursary was verified directly from the official Glencore Careers website.
The official vacancy is titled:
Glencore Coal SA Bursary Opportunity
Job ID:GTC 2027/003
The listing confirms the Mining Engineering field, student eligibility, 60% requirement for applicable university students, local-community preference, bursary benefits and closing date of 30 October 2026.
Glencore also confirms on its official South African careers information that its Coal and Ferroalloys businesses offer bursary opportunities to students in disciplines relevant to its operations.
How to apply
- Open the official Glencore Coal SA bursary vacancy.
- Review the eligibility requirements.
- Prepare a comprehensive CV.
- Attach your Grade 12 certificate.
- If you are already studying at university, attach your latest complete academic transcript.
- Complete the online application information required by Glencore.
- Check that your contact information is correct.
- Review all uploaded documents.
- Submit the application before 30 October 2026.
- Monitor the email address and telephone number supplied in your application for possible assessment or interview communication.
Glencore advises applicants to use its official careers website for applications. The company states that it does not ask candidates to pay fees during its recruitment process.