Koffiefontein Diamond Mine Bursary South Africa 2025

Are you a South African student who hopes to pursue a career in the mining industry?

The Koffiefontein Diamond Mine Bursary program, offered by Petra Diamonds, could be the perfect opportunity to achieve your academic and professional goals.

This prestigious bursary supports deserving students pursuing specific mining-related degrees at recognized South African universities.

Petra Diamonds is a leading diamond mining group with a strong presence in South Africa.

They are committed to supporting the communities surrounding their mines and investing in the future of the mining industry through initiatives like the Koffiefontein Diamond Mine Bursary program.

About the Koffiefontein Diamond Mine Bursary

The Koffiefontein Diamond Mine Bursary targets ambitious students residing near the Koffiefontein mine in the Free State province.

It offers financial support to pursue specific undergraduate degrees (BSc) in:

  1. Environmental and Engineering Geology
  2. Engineering Geology
  3. Industrial Engineering
  4. Mining Engineering

The bursary covers your full tuition fees, accommodation in residence, and meals (or equivalent allowances).

Additionally, it provides valuable practical experience through compulsory vacation work during the December and January holidays.

After graduation, bursary recipients are required to work for Petra Diamonds for a period equal to the duration of the bursary funding.

Koffiefontein Diamond Mine Bursary Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Koffiefontein Diamond Mine Bursary program, you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be a South African citizen
  2. Reside in the local labour sending area of Letsemeng Municipality
  3. Be pursuing or planning to pursue one of the listed qualifications
  4. Be registered and accepted at a recognized South African university or university of technology
  5. Have a minimum of 60% (Level 6) for Mathematics in your Matric mid-year exams (not Mathematical Literacy)
  6. Have a minimum of 60% (Level 6) for Sciences in your Matric mid-year exams
  7. Meet the minimum Admission Point Score (APS) requirement:
    • Industrial Engineering: 35
    • Other listed disciplines: 31
  8. Have a strong academic record if already enrolled at a university
  9. (Preference) Be a senior student (although 1st year applications are considered)
  10. (Preference) Reside within the company’s host labour sending area (Letsemeng/Xhariep District Municipalities)
  11. (Preference) Be a female student or from a designated equity group (as per Petra Diamonds’ Employment Equity Policy)

Koffiefontein Diamond Mine Bursary Application Requirements

If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for the Koffiefontein Diamond Mine Bursary by submitting clear copies of the following documents:

  1. Certified copy of your South African ID document
  2. Full Curriculum Vitae
  3. Certified copy of your Matric certificate (if applicable)
  4. Proof of acceptance at a university (on official letterhead)
  5. Proof of residence in Letsemeng Municipality

There is no separate application form for this bursary. Simply submit the listed documents for consideration.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via email to either:

  1. [email protected]
  2. [email protected]

Remember to include “Petra Diamonds Bursary Application” in the email subject line.

How to Contact

For any questions related to the Koffiefontein Diamond Mine Bursary program, please contact Petra Diamonds directly via the email addresses listed above.

Koffiefontein Diamond Mine Bursary Closing Date

Please note that the application deadline for the 2025 intake is yet to be announced.