Company: Valterra Platinum
Programme Type: Community Bursary
Fields Covered: Any field of study
Location: Limpopo & North West (Host Communities)
Closing Date: 1 February 2026
About Valterra Platinum
Valterra Platinum is a South African mining company involved in the extraction and production of platinum group metals. The company operates across Limpopo and North West provinces and plays an active role in community development through education support, skills development, and youth upliftment initiatives within its host communities.
Bursary Overview
The Valterra Platinum Community Bursary Programme 2026 is aimed at supporting financially disadvantaged students from Valterra Platinum host communities. The bursary is designed for students who are pursuing their first undergraduate qualification and may not be able to fund their studies on their own.
A key benefit of this bursary is that it supports any undergraduate course, provided the qualification is registered at NQF Level 6 or 7.
What the Bursary Covers
The bursary provides financial support for major study-related costs, including:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Allowance
The bursary is needs-based, meaning the final amount awarded depends on the student’s financial circumstances and approval by the Trustees.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet all of the following minimum requirements:
- South African citizen
- Aged between 18 and 25 years
- Reside in a Valterra Platinum host community
- Completed Matric in 2024 or 2025
- Enrolled or accepted for a first undergraduate qualification
- Qualification must be at NQF Level 6 or 7
- Registered for a 3-year full-time programme
- Studies must be completed by December 2028
- Registered at a recognised public or private institution
- Must not be a child of a Valterra Platinum employee
Preference will be given to applicants from vulnerable backgrounds, including orphans, child-headed households, and unemployed households.
Valterra Platinum Host Communities
Applicants must reside within communities linked to Valterra Platinum operations.
Limpopo Operations
- Amandelbult Mine
- Mogalakwena Mine
- Mototolo Mine
- Polokwane Smelter
- Twickenham Project
North West Operations
- Rustenburg Processing and Smelting Operations, including:
- Mortimer Smelter
- Convertor Plant (CP)
- Base Metal Refinery (BMR)
- Precious Metal Refinery (PMR)
- Waterval Smelter
Required Documents
Applicants must submit clear and certified copies of the following:
- South African ID document
- Matric certificate
- Latest academic record (if currently studying)
- Acceptance or conditional acceptance letter
- Proof of tertiary registration (if available)
- Proof of Residence (not older than 3 months and stamped)
- Proof of vulnerability (if applicable), such as SASSA confirmation or affidavit
Incomplete applications may be declined.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online.
Apply Online for the Valterra Platinum Community Bursary Programme 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.
Mzansi4Youth Tip
Before applying, double-check that your Proof of Residence is recent, stamped, and clearly shows your municipality or traditional authority, as this is a key requirement for host community bursaries.
