Sasol Mining Bursary South Africa 2024

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SASOL

Sasol Mining Bursary South Africa | Sasol Limited was founded in Sasolburg, South Africa in the year 1950 and is the very first oil-from-coal company. Today, Sasol is a global chemicals and energy company, that is listed on both the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in South Africa and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the United States. Sasol is made up of two distinct market-focused businesses: Chemicals and Energy.

The Chemicals Business, made up of Base Chemicals and Performance Chemicals, is aimed at meeting evolving consumer needs, including the demands of a growing and urbanising middle class.

The Energy Business, made up of Mining; Gas and Liquid Fuels, is positioned to be responsive to global trends by providing new energy and mobility solutions, pursuing greenhouse gas emission reductions by developing and growing gas and renewables in Southern Africa and increase cash generation.

ABOUT THE SASOL MINING BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Sasol is inviting students to apply for their Sasol Mining Fence-line (Mainstream) Bursary Programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in municipalities in Mpumalanga and the Free State, for undergraduate studies within the following fields:

Electronic Engineering (BEng)
Electrical Engineering (BEng)
Geology (BSc)
Industrial Engineering (BEng)
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
Mining Engineering (BEng)
Mine Surveying (BEng Tech)

www.zabusaries.com is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Sasol Mining Bursary.

MORE ABOUT THE SASOL MINING BURSARY – SELECTION & SERVICE CONTRACT

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an online psychometric testing as part of the selection process, before the interview phase.

All applicants will receive feedback on their application by no later than 30 April 2024, whether successful or unsuccessful.

The bursary has a work-back / pay-back obligation.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SASOL MINING BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

You must be a South African citizen (by birth only)
You must reside in one of the following Sasol Mining Fenceline communities:
- Mpumalanga – Gert Sibande District – Secunda Fenceline:
  - Govan Mbeki Municipality (Bethal, Brendan Village, Davel, eMbalenhle, eMzinoni (Bethal), Evander, Kinross, Leandra, Legogang, Leslie, Secunda, Trichardt)
  - Lekwa Local Municipality (Holmdene, Morgenzon, Standerton)
  - Dipaleseng Local Municipality (Balfour, Greylingstad, Grootvlei, Siyathemba, Val)
  - eMalahleni (Ga-Nala, Kriel, Ogies, Rietspruit, Thubelihle, van Dyksdrift, Wilge, Witbank)
  - Msukaligwa Local Municipality (Ermelo, Wesselton)
- Fezile Dabi District (Free State) – Sasolburg Fenceline:
  - Metsimaholo Local Municipality (Deneysvilles, Oranjeville, Sasolburg, Tshepiso, Vaalpark, Zamdela)
  - Ngwathe Local Municipality (Edenbille, Galeshewe, Heilbron, Koppies, Kwakwatsi, Parys)
You must have completed Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards one of the undergraduate qualifications listed above (the bursary will NOT cover studies towards a dual/ combined/ hybrid degree program)
You must be entering your 1st to 4th year of study in 2024
You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa (the bursary will NOT cover studies at a University of Technology or UNISA)
You must be able to complete your studies within a maximum period of 5 years (from start date to completion date of your degree)
BEng, BSc and Geology students: you must have achieved the following minimum academic results:
- Level 6 (70 – 79%) for Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy)
- Level 6 (70 – 79%) for Physical Science
- Level 5 (60 – 69%) for English First Additional language OR Level 5 (60 – 69%) for English home language OR Level 4 (50 – 59%) for English Second Additional language
Mine Surveying students: you must have achieved the following minimum academic results:
- Level 5 (60 – 69%) for Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy)
- Level 5 (60 – 69%) for Physical Science
- Level 5 (60 – 69%) for English First Additional language OR Level 5 (60 – 69%) for English home language OR Level 4 (50 – 59%) for English Second Additional language
Mine Surveying students: you must pursue studies at the University of Johannesburg only
Geology students: you must intend on completing an Honours degree

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SASOL MINING BURSARY

Applications should be submitted ONLINE only, by following these steps:

NEW USERS (who have not previously registered on the Sasol Bursary website), must follow these steps to apply:
1) Register on the Sasol Bursaries platform by filling in all the required information.
2) You will receive a email to activate your account – click on “Activate Account”.
3) You will then be directed to a screen to verify your email address and to create a password.
4) After verifying your email and creating a password, you will be directed to the Login page
5) Fill in your email address and password to login.
6) Click on “South African Bursary Application” in the top left corner.
7) Click on the bursary you wish to apply for (Undergraduate or Postgraduate).
8) Fill in all the required information – do not leave any fields blank.
9) Read and accept the disclaimer (the white button should turn blue).
10) You will then receive an email response on your application – once you receive the email, you may close the application.

Enter “www.zabusaries.com” in the field asking how you heard about the Sasol Mining Bursary.
Applicants who have PREVIOUSLY REGISETERED on the Sasol Bursary website, you may continue their application by Logging in

Applicants who have PREVIOUSLY REGISETERED on the Sasol Bursary website but have forgotten their password, may click on the Forgot Password – you will then receive an email to reset your password, after receiving your new password, you may continue your application from step 5 above.

Applicants who do not have internet access or access to an internet café, may contact Sasol Bursary Application Helpline at 086 010 6235 for support.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation on your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

ID document (certified copy)
Matric certificate, if entering 1st year in 2024 (certified copy)
Full academic record (from start of studies to end 2023), if currently studying
Proof of permanent home residence (municipality and district) (the address you will return to during holidays)

SASOL MINING BURSARY APPLICATION NOTES

1. Only applications submitted via the Sasol Bursary website will be accepted – email or hard copy applications will NOT be accepted.
2. Applications that are late or incomplete will NOT be accepted.
3. If you do not have access to the interest or an internet café, please contact the Sasol Bursary Application Helpline for support (086 010 6235).
4. You may log out the application form and resume the application at a later stage, but the application must be submitted by the closing date.
5. You will not be able to edit details that you have submitted – if you need to make changes to your application, please email the Sasol Bursary department (email address below).
6. For further details on how to apply, visit the how to apply section.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SASOL MINING BURSARY

18 March 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Sasol directly:
Contact person: Berlyne Rasool
Tel: 086 010 6235
Email: berlyne.rasool@adcorpgroup.com
Contact page: https://www.sasolbursaries.com/welcome/contact-us/

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