IMPLATS BURSARY PLAN!

Implats Bursary for candidates with leadership potential 

Implats bursaries are open to all candidates meeting the minimum criteria of a university exemption pass and a minimum C symbol in mathematics and science. Our bursaries cover:

  • Registration and tuition fees for the duration of the course
  • Residence fees
  • Cash allowance
  • Personal computer allowance from second year of study

Should you be awarded an Implats bursary, you will be required to work for the company for the full period of the bursary and to undertake vacation work at the company at the end of each year.

Implats offers bursaries in various fields:

  • Engineering
    • Mining
    • Metallurgy
    • Chemical
    • Mechanical
    • Electrical (heavy current)
  • Chemistry to honours level
  • Geology to honours level
  • Accounting to honors level
  • Survey
  • Human Resources Bcom to honors level

 

Bursary application

Please print and complete the application form to be submitted with copies of the following documents:
IMPORTANT:
  • Your CV
  • ID document (certified)
  • Proof of latest results (certified)

Please post your application to:

THE TRAINING MANAGER – BURSARIES, PO BOX 5683, RUSTENBURG, 0300

What we are looking for

Implats is looking for people who

  • are able to work under pressure
  • have leadership potential, combined with the ability to work in a team
  • have good problem-solving abilities
  • are tenacious
  • have common sense
  • are able to make decisions and to think logically
  • are self-motivated, and
  • have good communication skills

How to apply for a bursary

If you meet the minimum criteria and you would like to apply for a bursary, please fill in the application form. For more information contact Kefiloe Seome on +27 14 569 0088

Source: www.implats.co.za/

Impala

Hans Merensky first discovered platinum in the Bushveld Igneous Complex in 1924. Impala was created in the mid 1960’s to house Union Corporation’s platinum interests. At that time a prospecting permit was acquired and initial production commenced in 1969. Initially Impala mined the Merensky Reef and mining on the UG2 chromitite layer only began in the early 1980’s as the technology to smelt higher chrome ore was developed. By the early 1990’s Impala was producing in the region of 1 million platinum ounces per annum. A mining lease over land predominantly owned by the Bafokeng Tribe (now the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN)) was originally granted in 1968. A landmark agreement securing Impala’s access to these mineral rights for a period of 40 years was signed with the RBN in February 1999. In terms of this agreement, the RBN not only enjoyed royalties from metals mined in areas over which they hold mineral rights, but they also became a major shareholder in the holding company, Implats, with board representation. A new agreement finalised in early March 2007 resulted in the royalty being converted into equity making the RBN the group’s largest shareholder.

 

Impala is Implats’ primary operational unit and has operations situated on the Impala lease area on the western limb of the world-renowned Bushveld Complex near Rustenburg, and in Springs, east of Johannesburg. In FY2014, a year impacted by a five-month strike, Impala produced 411000 ounces of refined platinum. A strategic review is currently being undertaken and is scheduled to be completed by the end of December 2014. The results will be communicated in February 2015.