In collaboration with the Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality, Assmang BRMO is offering a bursary programme for the 2025 academic year. Aimed at fostering education and skills development in the region, this initiative will award five bursaries to students residing in the Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality.
About the Bursary Provider – Assmang Manganese: Black Rock Mine
Assmang’s Black Rock Mine Operations (BRMO) is a manganese-rich mining property located near Kuruman in South Africa’s Northern Cape province. Owned by Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa, Ltd (Assmang) since 1940, the mine boasts one of the country’s largest manganese reserves.
With an estimated 70 million tonnes of manganese ore containing 39% manganese metal, the mine plays a pivotal role in South Africa’s mining industry. While most of its production is exported, a portion is allocated to the domestic market, ensuring a significant contribution to the local economy.
Assmang BRMO Bursary Programme 2025 – Fields of Study
The bursary covers a wide range of fields, including:
- Commerce and Management: BCom degrees in Accounting, Economics, Law, Human Resources, and Business Management.
- Arts and Social Sciences: BA degrees in Public Administration, Journalism, Communications, and Industrial and Organisational Psychology, as well as Bachelor of Social Science/Social Work.
- Education: Bachelor of Education.
- Law: LLB degrees.
- Science and Technology: BSc degrees in Actuarial Science, Agriculture, Architecture, Engineering, Geology, Quantity Surveying, and Computer Science.
- Healthcare: Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Nursing, and MBChB.
- Urban Planning and Mining: Degrees in Town and Regional Planning.
This bursary program is part of Assmang’s commitment to empowering young individuals, particularly from historically disadvantaged backgrounds, and equipping them with the skills needed to contribute meaningfully to the economy.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Reside within the Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality in the Northern Cape.
- Be aged between 18 and 35 years.
- Have completed Matric.
- Achieve a minimum level 5 in Mathematics and Physical Science (for Science-related fields).
- Obtain a minimum overall average of 60% in Matric for non-Science fields.
- Meet the minimum entry requirements for their chosen field of study.
- Be studying or planning to study full-time in one of the listed fields in 2025.
- Be accepted or provisionally accepted at a recognized South African university or university of technology.
- Demonstrate financial need, meeting the program’s means test requirements.
- Not hold any other bursary or student loan funding.
Preference is given to candidates from historically disadvantaged communities, reflecting Assmang and the municipality’s dedication to inclusivity and equity.
How to Apply
Applications for the Assmang BRMO Bursary can be submitted by downloading and completing the Assmang GSLM Bursary Application Form 2025 , available for collection at the municipal offices. Completed applications must be submitted with the following supporting documents:
- Certified copy of the applicant’s ID.
- Certified copy of Matric results or certificate.
- Full tertiary academic record (if applicable).
- Proof of provisional or full acceptance at a tertiary institution for 2025.
- Proof of parents’ or guardians’ income (latest payslips, affidavits for unemployed guardians, or evidence of social grants/pensions).
- Proof of residence.
All submissions must be delivered in person or sent by post to:
Hand Delivery:
Municipal Manager
Mr. M Tsatsimpe
Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality
Corner Voortrekker and School Street, Kuruman, 8460
Postal Submission:
Municipal Manager
Mr. M Tsatsimpe
Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality
Private Bag x1522, Kuruman, 8460
Note: Applications sent via email or fax will not be considered. Ensure that all required documents are included to avoid disqualification.
Selection Process and Key Dates
Applicants shortlisted for the bursary will be notified within one week of the closing date. Those who do not receive feedback during this period should assume their application was unsuccessful.
The closing date for applications is 15 January 2025. Late submissions will not be entertained, so prospective students are encouraged to apply well in advance.
Contact Details
For further inquiries, applicants can contact Assmang BRMO or the Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality:
- Ms. Lizelle Leeuw (Acting HR Manager)
- Mrs. Keabetswe Kopang (Skills Development Facilitator)
- Tel: 053 712 9300 / 053 712 9342
Related: John Davidson Educational Trust Bursary Programme 2025
This bursary opportunity underscores Assmang and Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality’s dedication to nurturing local talent and fostering educational growth. It is an excellent chance for eligible students to pursue higher education and build successful careers in their chosen fields.