Gold One New Shelf 1186 (Gedex) Operations is looking for bright students from the Ekurhuleni area to take advantage of its 2026 Bursary Programme. This isn’t a job opening – it’s a chance to get financial help so you can finish a university degree in fields that are key to the mining industry. If you live in Ekurhuleni and want to study something like mining engineering, geology, finance, or mechanical engineering, you can apply for a scholarship that will cover many of the costs that usually hold people back.
When Do You Need to Apply?
The last day to send in your application is 2 January 2026. After that date, we won’t accept any more forms, so be sure to get everything ready early.
Who Can Apply?
The bursary is open to two groups of people:
- External students – You don’t work for Gold One, but you might live in a mining community such as Springs, Benoni, Brakpan or Nigel, or nearby townships.
- Internal students – This includes permanent Gold One employees or a family member who is a direct dependent of an employee.
Each group will receive a set number of scholarships: 16 for external students and 15 for internal students. So in total, 31 students will be awarded this year.
Which Subjects Do We Cover?
Gold One focuses on subjects that help keep the mining business running smoothly. The bursaries cover these undergraduate subjects:
- Financial Studies
- Geological and Earth Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Science
- Mining Engineering
- For internal applicants only: other related fields
If you’re planning to study one of these areas, you’ll have a strong chance of receiving support.
What Does the Bursary Pay For?
You’ll get money for:
- Tuition fees
- Examination fees
- Textbooks that the university says you need
- Accommodation that the university arranges for full‑time students
The bursary does not pay for things like laptops, meals, data, transportation, short courses, or a monthly allowance. Keep that in mind when you prepare your budget.
Once you are awarded the bursary, you will sign an agreement with Gold One Gedex Operations. This is a normal part of the process and lets us keep track of the scholarship and make sure it goes to the right student.
Do You Meet the Eligibility Rules?
If you’re an external applicant, you must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Live in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng.
- Be in matric or have finished matric.
- Be registered or accepted into a recognised and accredited South African university, and be studying or planning to study one of the subjects above.
- Show that you or your family are in financial need.
- Be from a mine‑hosting community or nearby township.
If you’re an internal applicant (or a dependent), you need to:
- Be a permanent Gold One employee or a direct dependent of an employee.
- Be in matric or have finished it.
- Be registered at a recognised South African university.
Missing any of these points means your application won’t be considered.
What Documents Must You Submit?
All applicants must provide certified PDF copies of the following documents (certified by SAPS):
External applicants
- Certified ID copy.
- Certified proof of university registration.
- Certified quotes for study expenses.
- Certified proof of your parents’ or guardians’ household income (payslips, an affidavit if you’re unemployed, or proof of a grant or pension).
- Certified proof of your residence.
Internal applicants
- The internal application form (you can get it from the T & A Department).
- Certified proof of university registration.
- Certified quotes for study expenses.
If any document is missing or wrong, the application will be rejected. Double‑check everything before you upload it.
How to Submit Your Application
Go to the Gold One bursary application portal and fill out the form online. After you complete all sections, upload the required certified documents in PDF format.
Apply for the Gold One Bursary 2026 – just click the button below and follow the steps. Make sure you finish before 2 January 2026.
Apply for the Gold One Bursary 2026
Important Dates to Remember
- Bursary closing date: 2 January 2026
- Contract signing: After the selection process, Gold One will contact successful candidates to finalize the bursary agreement.
Don’t wait until the last minute; late applications are not accepted.
About Gold One Gedex Operations
Gold One Gedex Operations is a South African gold mining company that works in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. The company is committed to responsible mining practices and to helping local communities grow. By funding education through this bursary program, Gold One is investing in the next generation of workers who will bring skills and knowledge to the mining, engineering, and technical sectors.
Quick Start
If you’re ready to apply, click here to begin the Gold One Gedex Operations Bursary Programme 2026 application:
Apply for Gold One Bursary 2026
Good luck, and make sure you hit the deadline!