ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – MBUYELO / KHASHANI COLLIERY
Mbuyelo Coal is a proudly South African mining company focused on the responsible development and extraction of coal resources to support the country’s energy needs. Through its operations, the company aims to contribute to economic growth, job creation, and sustainable community development in the regions where it operates.

Khashani Colliery, one of Mbuyelo Coal’s key mining operations located in Mpumalanga, plays an important role in the company’s production portfolio. In addition to its mining activities, the colliery is committed to uplifting surrounding communities by investing in education and skills development. As part of this commitment, Mbuyelo Coal and Khashani Colliery support initiatives such as bursary programmes aimed at empowering promising South African students to pursue tertiary studies and build careers that will contribute to the future of the mining industry and the country.

 
ABOUT THE MBUYELO BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Khashani Colliery (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of the Mbuyelo Group, is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate degree studies, within these fields:

• Electrical Engineering (BSc)
• Geology (BSc)
• Mechanical Engineering (BSc)
• Metallurgical Engineering (BSc)
• Mining Engineering (BSc)
• Survey

ABOUT THE MBUYELO BURSARY PROGRAMME – RENEWAL & SELECTION

• The bursary is renewable each year, dependent on satisfactory academic performance.
• Successful candidates will be contacted within 30 days after the closing date – if you have not received any feedback by this time, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MBUYELO BURSARY
Students who meet the above criteria, may apply by requesting a copy of the application form via email: hr.khashani@mbuyelo.com
(Insert the words “Mbuyelo Bursary 2027” in the email subject line).

You may be requested to submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application form:
South African Bursaries

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Proof of admission at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Full academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of residence (certified by local authority or Municipality)