Bursar, VAR121/25GS

SeritiZA; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bursary program in South Africa is offering financial support for students pursuing degrees in Engineering and Environmental fields for the 2026 academic year. Applicants must be South African citizens currently studying in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study and have an average of above 60% in their academic results. The bursary includes tuition fees, accommodation, and a once-off allowance for a laptop, with specific terms and obligations post-study.

Benefits

Tuition fee payment

Accommodation and meals

Pocket money

Book allowance

Laptop allowance

Qualifications

• Students currently studying toward a degree or diploma in specified disciplines who will be in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year in 2026.
• Average above 60% in their latest results.
• Official registration at a tertiary institution in the required field.

Job description

Overview

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document, academic record/results, registration acceptance letter, and proof of residence and must be accompanied with your application.

Bursar

Seriti, Various Collieries

External

Ref no: VAR121/25GS

Closing date: 19 December 2025

The role

The scheme supports top students to obtain tertiary education in a specified field of study at a recognised & and registered Higher Education and Training Institution (mainstream South African University or the University of Technology).

Seriti is offering bursaries in 2026 for students registered at Universities in the following fields:

• Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
• Environmental
• Geology
• Mine Surveying
• Mining Engineering
• VOHE (Ventilation & Occupational Hygiene Engineering)

Application requirements (Who can apply?)

• Students currently studying towards a degree or diploma (NQF7) in any of the disciplines mentioned above who will be in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study in 2026 at a registered tertiary institution
• Hons students accepted for Geology and Environmental applicants only

Requirements

• Applicants must be a South African citizen
• Copy of latest results
• Average above 60%
• Brief CV
• Official registration at a tertiary institution and studying toward the required field and year of study
• Basic understanding of relevant legislation about the Mining Industry including the Mine Health and Safety Act

Value of Bursary

• Tuition fee payment for 2026 (excluding the previous year’s failed subjects/modules and any outstanding tuition fees and interest charged)
• Payment of accommodation & meals
• Pocket money
• Book allowance
• Once-off allowance for a laptop

Terms & Conditions

• Final bursary contract is dependent on the official registration for the 2026 academic year including the results of the previous year of study (2025)
• Obligation to provide vacation work and work back obligation for students upon completion of their studies (depending on business needs at the time)
• Specific focus will be placed on students from our local communities
• Applicants who are beneficiaries of any other Bursary or Sponsorship Programme are not eligible to apply
• Must study full-time
• 1st year students are not eligible to apply
• Students studying a bridging course, or are in a foundation year are not eligible to apply

Please note

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document, academic record/results, registration acceptance letter, and proof of residence and must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only