Rand Refinery Bursary 2026 South Africa

Rand Refinery was established in 1920 and is the largest and most advanced single-site precious metal processing operation in the world. The company is responsible for everything ranging from responsible sourcing to refining, smelting and producing a wide range of gold and other precious metal products for investors and retail markets.

If you are passionate about Engineering, Science or the precious metal industry, this bursary can be a first step into an exciting career.

Fields covered

Rand Refinery is offering full and partial bursaries for undergraduate studies in a range of high-demand fields for the 2026 academic year.

Full Bursaries cover:

• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Robotics & Advanced Control

Partial Bursaries cover:

• Accounting (CA stream)
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Studies
• Human Resources
• Information Technology

If you are studying in one of these fields, don't miss this chance, this could be the support that pushes your academic journey forward.

What the Bursary Covers

Students who got the bursary will receive funding for:

• Tuition fees
• Required textbooks and stationery
• Accommodation
• Monthly living allowance

(The partial bursary provides limited funding; exact details are not specified)

A bursary that reduces your financial stress means more time to focus on your studies and securing your future.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Rand Refinery Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a South African citizen
• Be 18-25 years old
• Have completed Matric
• Be pursuing an undergraduate qualification in one of the approved fields
• Be in 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of study
• Be registered at an accredited South African university or university of technology
• Have a minimum average of 70% for full bursary applicants
• Have a minimum average of 65% for partial applicants

If you meet the criteria, take the leap, your hard work might open the door to a fully funded education.

How to Apply

Applications must be completed online:

Full Bursary:

Rand Refinery Bursary Application 2026: Full Bursary

(Job Ref: RRBURSARY2026)

Partial Bursary:

Rand Refinery Bursary Application 2026: Partial Bursary
(Job Ref: BURSARYPT)

Apply early, don't wait until the last minute. Opportunities like this don't come often.

Required Documents 

Prepare clear certified copies or official documents before applying:

• South African ID
• Matric certificate
• Latest academic transcript
• Current university fee statement
• Updated CV
• Parents\guardian ID copies
• Parents\guardian proof of income (payslip, affidavit, grant\pension proof)

Gather your documents neatly, good preparation shows professionalism and increase chances.

Closing Date

20 December 2025

Late applications will not be accepted.

Contact Details

For questions about the bursary programme:

Visit the Contact Page: randrefinery.com\contact-us

Please don't contact this bursary if they have already closed

Burzarsnet wishes you all the best with your applications. Visit our web page for more bursary applications and remember to share it with someone who need funding, gatekeeping is not good.