Bursars Metallurgy

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium.

We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining. 

Anglo American Platinum’s bursary and scholarship scheme is mainly designed to give young professionals an entry point into the company, the mining industry and the job market. The scheme includes:

The Anglo American Platinum’s contractual bursary that is open to anybody across South Africa and not only provides these bursars with an academic qualification, but it also gives them all the skills they will need to launch a successful career in the Company and in the mining industry.

Applicants must successfully complete 3rd year of study in 2020 in either Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering degree, passing all modules. Must also pass the medical fitness examinations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form.

When applying for the bursary or scholarship programme, it will be required to ensure all the questions are answered and the relevant documentation is uploaded, including

·       A certified ID document

·       Certified Grade 12 Certificate

·       Latest transcripts and previous year’s results

·       CV with all the relevant information.