Build a future with Kumba Iron Ore
Kumba Iron Ore is inviting all eligible students to apply for the 2026 bursary opportunity. Vacation work will take place in Northern Cape therefore, students from the Northern Cape are encouraged to apply.Bursaries for 2026 are available in the following fields of study from 1st, 2nd, 3rd year of study:
- Industrial Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Occupational Hygiene
- Environmental Sciences
- Finance (Non CA)
- Human Resources/Industrial Psychology
- Proof of registration from the institution for the qualification in the relevant field of study
- Provisional acceptance from a university
- Academic results
- Only students who reside or originate from the Northern Cape will be considered.
- Driver’s Licence: Code B (Light vehicle) must be obtained during the bursary period
- Operational experience in the mining industry during vacation work periods
- The bursary contract period will be dependent on the candidates’ year of study.
- The bursary is a comprehensive bursary that will cover all costs associated with formal studies including tuition fees,book fees, accommodation, and paid vacation work.
- The bursar will be required to attend vacation work as per the Institution’s requirements. All vacation work will takeplace in the Northern Cape.
- The candidate has to enter into a Bursary Loan Agreement with the Company.
- Appointment into the graduate programme aftersuccessful completion of studies cannot be guaranteed and post graduate placement will be managed based on the Company’s needs and the bursars’ performance.
- Short listed candidates will have to undergo assessments and interviews
Interested and qualifying applicants should apply and upload the necessary documents using the Career Wise website: https://careerwise.co.za/bursaries/online-application/
Please use the promotional code: KIO2026 when registering profile.
Closing date: 19 May 2026
