Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo-American Platinum, invites talented students to apply for its Information Management (IM) Bursary for the 2026 academic year. This programme provides full financial support and career development opportunities for students pursuing degrees in Information Systems and related fields, with pathways into Valterra’s graduate programme. Applications close on 25 August 2025.
What Is This Bursary Program?
The Valterra Platinum IM Bursary is a full-cost bursary that covers:
- Full tuition fees (up to Honours level)
- University residence accommodation, including meals (where applicable)
- Paid vacation work opportunities to gain practical industry experience
- Mentorship and career development support
- Exposure to real-world challenges at Valterra operations
- Automatic entry into the Valterra Graduate Programme upon successful completion of studies
The Bursary Sponsor – Valterra Platinum
Valterra Platinum is an independent, publicly listed company and a global leader in platinum group metals (PGMs). With operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, Valterra integrates mining, smelting, and refining, while marketing its products worldwide. The company is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation, while supporting education and skills development in its host communities.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be enrolled full-time in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study
- Be pursuing one of the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) or equivalent
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) specialising in Information Systems or equivalent
- Achieve a minimum 65% overall academic average
- Demonstrate commitment to their field of study and academic excellence
Preference will be given to students from communities surrounding Valterra Platinum’s operations in Rustenburg (North West) and Limpopo (Thabazimbi, Burgersfort, Mokopane, Polokwane).
Required Documentation
Applications must include the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Full academic transcript
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Proof of residence (municipal account or tribal authority letter)
⚠️ Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Closing Date
25 August 2025
Applications must be submitted online through the Valterra Platinum careers portal with all required documents uploaded.
How to Apply
Apply online via the Valterra Platinum Careers Portal:
👉 https://www.valterraplatinum.com/careers
Ensure that all required documents are uploaded as part of your application.