Afrimat Nkomati Anthracite Bursary 2027

Key facts

Status
Applications closed Closed 23 August 2026
Provider
Afrimat
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Academic year
2027
Last checked
September 2026

The 2027 round closed on 23 August 2026, and late applications are not accepted.

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Closed · applications closed on 23 August 2026 Expect the 2028 round to open around June 2027 and close in August 2027. Latest update ↓

Nkomati Anthracite is an Afrimat mine in Mpumalanga near Komatipoort, and its bursary is a social and labour plan commitment: it funds engineering and chemistry students, with a clear preference for young people from the Mawewe, Matsamo and Lugedlane communities that surround the mine.

About the Afrimat Nkomati Anthracite Bursary

  • Fields: chemistry, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering and mining engineering.
  • Levels: national diploma, BTech and bachelor’s degrees.
  • Covers study costs at an accredited South African higher education institution, with the package set per student.

Eligibility requirements

  • Registered at an accredited South African higher education institution in one of the listed fields.
  • A strong academic record, with an overall average of at least 60%.
  • Preference for applicants from the Mawewe, Matsamo and Lugedlane communities; students from other areas are encouraged to apply.
  • South African citizen with proof of residence from a tribal office.

How to apply

  1. Open the bursary listing on the Afrimat career portal at afrimat.co.za when the round opens.
  2. Combine a certified ID, certified academic transcripts and qualifications, proof of registration, proof of residence from your tribal office and a CV into a single file of no more than 3MB.
  3. Submit before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

Closing date

23 August 2026 for the 2027 academic year (closed). Expect August 2027 for 2028.

Contact details

Mpumalanga mining students should also apply to the Afrimat Mining Services bursary, the Barberton Mines bursary and see our mining engineering bursaries page.

FAQs

1. When does the Afrimat Nkomati bursary close for 2027? +
The 2027 round closed on 23 August 2026, and late applications are not accepted. Expect the 2028 round to open around June 2027 and close in August 2027.
2. What is Nkomati Anthracite? +
An anthracite mine in Mpumalanga near Komatipoort, operated by Afrimat, the JSE-listed mining and materials group.
3. Which fields? +
Chemistry, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering and mining engineering, at national diploma, BTech or bachelor's degree level.
4. Who qualifies? +
Students at accredited South African higher education institutions studying one of the listed fields, with a strong academic record and an overall average of at least 60%. Preference goes to applicants from the Mawewe, Matsamo and Lugedlane communities near the mine, though students from other areas are encouraged to apply.
5. Which documents? +
A certified ID, certified academic transcripts and qualifications, proof of registration at an accredited institution, proof of residence from your tribal office and a CV, all combined into a single file of no more than 3MB.
6. How do I apply? +
Online on the Afrimat career portal when the round opens. Late applications are not considered.
Update note (checked September 2026): the 2027 round closed on 23 August 2026, and late applications are not accepted. Expect the 2028 round to open around June 2027 and close in August 2027.

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About Afrimat

Private company (mining and construction materials)

Afrimat Limited describes itself as a leading mid-tier mining and materials company. The group listed on the JSE Main Board in 2006 and sits in the Basic Materials: General Mining sector. Afrimat's product range runs from construction materials…

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