Imerys Refractory Bursary South Africa 2026

About the Bursary Provider – Imerys Refractory

Imerys Refractory operates across several global regions, including North America, Europe, China and Africa, and is known for producing a broad range of aluminosilicate minerals. These materials are supplied to industries such as ceramics, foundry, and refractories, where high-performance mineral solutions are essential. The company’s product portfolio includes chamottes, mullite, calcined clays, fused silica, metakaolins, refractory clays, and other fused minerals. Imerys Refractory maintains a strong commitment to customer service, technical innovation, and continuous improvement within its operations.

Fields Covered

Imerys Refractory Minerals South Africa is inviting applications for its bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. The bursary is open to company employees, children and dependents of employees, and qualifying students who reside in surrounding communities, including Thabazimbi, Skierlik, Smashblock and Northam in Limpopo.

Funding will be provided for degree or diploma studies within the following fields:

• Chemistry
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Geology
• Health and Safety
• Production
• Metallurgy

Additional bursaries may be awarded for fields linked to the mining industry, including Accounting, Human Resources, Logistics and Supply Chain. The programme aligns with the company’s learning and development goals and aims to support candidates who show strong academic and career potential.

Imerys Refractory Bursary Programme

All applications are evaluated through a formal selection process, and the final decision rests with the company’s Skills Development Committee. Awards are subject to available budget, compliance requirements and the applicant meeting all eligibility criteria. In some cases, dependents and community recipients may be required to complete experiential learning or workplace service as part of their bursary agreement, depending on company needs.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria to be considered:

• You must be an Imerys employee, a dependent of an employee, or a resident of Thabazimbi, Skierlik, Smashblock or Northam.
• You must be in Matric or have already completed Matric.
• You must plan to study towards a qualification in one of the approved fields during 2026.
• You must be accepted or registered at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa.
• Preference may be given to candidates from Mashishini, Lydenburg in Mpumalanga.

How to Apply

Eligible students may apply by sending their application and supporting documents to:

Email: [email protected]
Email Subject Line: Imerys Refractory Bursary 2026

There is no application form. Applicants must submit the following documents:

Certified ID document
Latest Matric results or Matric certificate
Certified university academic record if already studying
Proof of application or acceptance for 2026
Official fees statement or cost estimate for the academic year
Motivational letter explaining your interest in the field and why you should be selected
Curriculum Vitae
Proof of residence

Applications missing any of the required documents may be disqualified.

Closing Date

The closing date for the Imerys Refractory Bursary is:

29 November 2025

Late applications will not be accepted, and candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Contact Information

For queries related to this bursary programme, you may contact:

Contact person: Akani Mugwabana
Email: [email protected]