Sasol is inviting South African students to apply for the Mining Bursary Programme for 2025 academic year. This bursary is aimed at supporting students in various engineering and geology fields.
Location: Municipalities in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and the Free State
Closing Date: 19 July 2024
Fields of Study
Bursaries are available for the following undergraduate degrees:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Geology
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mine Surveying
- Mining Engineering
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will complete an online psychometric test before moving to the interview phase. All applicants will be notified of the outcome by 30 November 2024.
Bursary Obligations
The bursary includes a work-back or pay-back requirement.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen (by birth).
- Residency: Must reside in one of the Sasol Mining Fenceline communities:
- Mpumalanga (Gert Sibande District – Secunda Fenceline): Govan Mbeki, Lekwa, Dipaleseng, Msukaligwa municipalities.
- Nkangala District (Secunda Fenceline): eMalahleni municipality.
- Free State (Fezile Dabi District – Sasolburg Fenceline): Metsimaholo, Ngwathe municipalities.
- Gauteng (Sedibeng District – Sasolburg Fenceline): Emfuleni, Lesedi municipalities.
- Education: Must have completed Matric.
- Study Status: Must be studying full-time toward one of the specified undergraduate qualifications (no dual/combined/hybrid degrees).
- Study Year: Must be in 1st to 4th year of study in 2024.
- Institution: Must be studying at a recognized and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa (not UNISA).
- Academic Performance:
- BEng and BSc Eng students:
- Mathematics: Level 6 (70–79%)
- Physical Science: Level 6 (70–79%)
- English: Level 5 (60–69%) for First Additional Language or Home Language, or Level 4 (50–59%) for Second Additional Language.
- BEng Tech students:
- Mathematics: Level 5 (60–69%)
- Physical Science: Level 5 (60–69%)
- English: Level 5 (60–69%) for First Additional Language or Home Language, or Level 4 (50–59%) for Second Additional Language.
- BEng and BSc Eng students:
Special Requirements:
- Mine Surveying students: Must study at the University of Johannesburg.
- Geology students: Must intend to complete an Honours degree.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online. Follow these steps to apply:
New Users:
- Register on the Sasol Bursaries platform.
- Activate your account via the email link.
- Verify your email and create a password.
- Log in and complete the application form for either Undergraduate or Postgraduate bursary.
- Submit the application after completing all required fields and accepting the disclaimer.
Existing Users:
- Log in using your email and password to continue your application.
- If you forgot your password, click on “Forgot Password” to reset it.
Support:
If you don’t have internet access, contact the Sasol Bursary Application Helpline at 086 010 6235 for assistance.
Required Documents
Submit the following documents with your online application (all documents must be certified copies):
- ID document
- Matric certificate (for 1st year students)
- 2023 academic results (for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students)
- Proof of tertiary registration
- Proof of permanent home residence (municipality and district)
Important Notes
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Ensure all details are accurate before submitting as changes cannot be made after submission.
- For further details, visit the Sasol Bursary website.
