Tronox invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2025 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2024
Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies (BEng/ BSc/ BCom/ BTech/ Advanced Diploma), within the following fields:
- Electrical Engineering (Process Instrumentation)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mine Engineering
- Mine Surveying
The bursary is available through the KZN Sands Operation, located in Empangeni and Mtunzini, in KwaZulu-Natal.
Applicants will undergo a selection process, which may include psychometric assessments, background screening and medical examinations.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback within 4 weeks of the application deadline, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
How to apply
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must intend on studying towards one of the qualifications listed above
- You must be entering your 1st year of study in 2025
- You must be registered at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record
- You must NOT be currently or previously registered with any SETA for any learning programme
- Preference will be given to students residing in the following tribal councils/ municipalities: Kwa Dube Area (Inkosi Dube), Kwa Nzunza Area (Inkosi Nzunza), Kwa Mkhwanazi (Inkosi Mkhwanazi), Ogagwini (Inkosi Zulu), Somopho (Inkosi Mthembu), Macambini (Inkosi Mathaba), Madlebe (Inkosi Zungu), Umhlathuze Municipality, Umlalazi municipality, Mandeni municipality
How to apply
Applications can be submitted in either of the following ways:
Online application: Tronox Bursary Application 2025
Email application: Recruitment.KZNSands@Tronox.com
(Insert the words “Tronox Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
Note: candidates must only apply via one method – do NOT submit your application twice.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application will be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate/ Statement of Results (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution for 2025
- Brief Curriculum Vitae (1 page)
- Proof of residence from Tribal Council (TC) (certified copy)
- Valid Driver’s License, if applicable (certified copy)
Note: documents must have been certified within the last 3 months.
