Engineering

Seriti Bursary Programme

Seriti Resources (Seriti Holdings; administered in-house via the Seriti Bursary Programme on the seritiza.simplify.hr applicant portal)

Seriti Resources, a broad-based, roughly 90% black-owned South African coal and energy mining company, offers full-cost bursaries to South African students pursuing engineering and mining-related qualifications at recognised universities and universities of technology. The programme is administered in-house through Seriti's seritiza.simplify.hr applicant portal and supports students from second year through Honours, with preference for residents of local mining communities.

Amount
Full-cost bursary (value not publicly stated)
Deadline
To be announced
Renewable
Yes

Eligible Fields of Study

Seriti Resources (Seriti Holdings; administered in-house via the Seriti Bursary Programme on the seritiza.simplify.hr applicant portal) supports students in the following disciplines

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

Eligibility Requirements

  • ✓ South African citizen
  • ✓ Completed Matric
  • ✓ Studying full-time (part-time students are not eligible)
  • ✓ Entering 2nd, 3rd, 4th year or Honours in the funded academic year
  • ✓ Registered at a recognised South African mainstream university or university of technology
  • ✓ Minimum 60% overall average in the most recent year of study
  • ✓ Not receiving any other bursary or financial support
  • ✓ Basic understanding of relevant Mining Industry legislation, including the Mine Health and Safety Act
  • ✓ Preference given to applicants residing in Seriti's local mining communities

What's Included

  • ✓ Full tuition and registration fees
  • ✓ Prescribed textbooks / book allowance
  • ✓ Accommodation
  • ✓ Meals or meal allowance
  • ✓ Monthly living allowance / stipend (pocket money)
  • ✓ Once-off laptop allowance (subject to Seriti's policies)

How to Apply

Steps to complete your Seriti Resources (Seriti Holdings; administered in-house via the Seriti Bursary Programme on the seritiza.simplify.hr applicant portal) bursary application

  1. 1

    Visit the Seriti applicant portal at seritiza.simplify.hr and browse the current vacancies/bursary listings (e.g. reference VAR121/25GS)

  2. 2

    Register or log in to create your candidate profile

  3. 3

    Open the active Seriti Bursary Programme listing and complete the online application form

  4. 4

    Upload all required supporting documents (certified ID, Matric certificate, full academic transcript, proof of registration or provisional acceptance, CV and motivational letter)

  5. 5

    Submit your application before the closing date (on or about 22 December for the following academic year)

  6. 6

    Await contact from Seriti's Talent Coordinator: Bursaries for shortlisting if successful

Required Documents

  • 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
  • 📄 Certified Matric (Grade 12) certificate
  • 📄 Full tertiary academic record / transcript
  • 📄 Proof of registration or provisional acceptance at a recognised tertiary institution
  • 📄 Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • 📄 Motivational letter

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Seriti Bursary?
You must be a South African citizen who has completed Matric, studying full-time at a recognised South African mainstream university or university of technology, and entering your 2nd, 3rd, 4th year or Honours in the funded year. You also need a minimum 60% overall average in your most recent year of study and must not be receiving any other bursary support. Preference is given to applicants from Seriti's local mining communities.
Which fields of study does the bursary cover?
The programme funds engineering and mining-related disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical, Mining and Environmental Engineering, Geology, Mine Surveying, and Ventilation & Occupational Hygiene Engineering (VOHE).
How do I apply for the Seriti Bursary?
Applications are submitted directly through Seriti's own applicant portal at seritiza.simplify.hr, where the bursary is listed under current vacancies. Register on the portal, complete the online application form and upload your supporting documents before the closing date. The programme is administered in-house by Seriti's Talent Coordinator: Bursaries, not by a third-party administrator.
When does the Seriti Bursary close?
Applications typically open around mid-year and close on or about 22 December for the following academic year; the 2026 cycle closed on 22 December 2025. Always confirm the current dates on the official seritiza.simplify.hr portal before applying.

When do 2027 applications open?

Seriti Resources (Seriti Holdings; administered in-house via the Seriti Bursary Programme on the seritiza.simplify.hr applicant portal) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.

The last recorded window closed on 22 December 2025. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with Seriti Resources (Seriti Holdings; administered in-house via the Seriti Bursary Programme on the seritiza.simplify.hr applicant portal) before you rely on them.

Check Seriti Resources (Seriti Holdings; administered in-house via the Seriti Bursary Programme on the seritiza.simplify.hr applicant portal)'s official site

Need help? Contact Seriti Resources (Seriti Holdings; administered in-house via the Seriti Bursary Programme on the seritiza.simplify.hr applicant portal):

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 011 047 7000

Information verified 2025-12-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.

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