Company description
Sasol recognises the scarcity of talent both in South Africa and worldwide. It is crucial for the company to continuously develop and maintain a skilled workforce to support its growth. Sasol’s programmes are aimed at South African youth and play a pivotal role in helping the company achieve its strategic goals related to talent and transformation.
Sasol is widely regarded as a preferred employer and has consistently earned the title of “Employer of Choice” in the Chemicals and Energy sector. This recognition comes from graduate feedback in the SAGEA employer survey, and the company has received this honor for five consecutive years.
So far, Sasol has implemented several programs to facilitate the growth and development of scholars and graduates.
Bursary description
The Sasol Bursary programme offers a comprehensive package that includes financial support and personal development assistance for students pursuing full-time university studies in engineering and science fields. Upon successfully completing their studies, students may have the opportunity to join the Sasol Group through our Graduate Development Programme. The Sasol Bursary Programme consists of three main categories:
- Undergraduate Bursary: This category is for individuals looking to pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering or Science, including Honours degrees within our scope.
- University of Technology Bursary: Designed for students interested in pursuing diplomas or B Eng. Tech degrees at a University of Technology.
- Postgraduate Bursary: Intended for students who are either completing or have completed their degrees and wish to pursue Master’s or Doctorate studies in Science or Engineering.
Requirements and eligibility
Application Criteria – Minimum Criteria
Bursaries are available to individuals in either the matriculation phase or those who are in their first year of studies pursuing the relevant qualifications or degrees.
1. B.Eng. and B.Sc.Eng & Geology
- Level 6: 70 -79% for Mathematics (not Maths 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
2. B.Eng. Tech. (Mine Surveying)
- Level 5: 60 – 69% for Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) and
- Level 5: 60 – 69% for Physical Science and
- 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
The general application criteria for students are outlined as follows:
- Applicants who wish to pursue 1st-year studies must submit their applications with either Grade 11 or Grade 12 results.
- Applicants aiming for 2nd-year studies must submit their applications with Grade 12 results.
Application criteria for current university undergraduate students (Academic first year in 2023 applying for 2nd year in 2024)
- If a student is already studying towards the degree course for which he/she is applying for a bursary, the student must be registered for the degree course over the minimum study period for the degree involved (i.e., 4 years for engineering degree) and/or able to still complete studies in that minimum period. NB. Students who are already on an extended study period or already added a year to the minimum study period (i.e., 5 years for an engineering degree) as well as individuals who are planning to register for an extended degree course, must not apply.
- Applications must be for full time studies towards an academic degree at an accredited and approved South African University. NB. Studies at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will not be considered/allowed.
- No bursaries will be awarded for studies at a University of Technology, except for studies in Mine Surveying.
Notes for all applicants
- Applicants must be South African citizens with a valid ID document/card.
- Shortlisted applicants must be willing and able to avail themselves for online psychometric testing as part of the selection process. These assessments will take place before the interview phase.
- A full academic record is required when students apply.
- Proof of permanent home residence (municipality and district) will be required when students apply.
- All bursaries awarded are subject to the condition that the candidate’s end of year results in Grade 12 (if currently in matric) or end of year results at university (if currently studying at university) do not differ substantially from the results presented during the application process. The minimum criteria will still be valid though.
- Sasol reserves the right to withdraw the Sasol bursary offer if the candidate performs substantially weaker academically than the academic results submitted during the application process, if the student will apply or are registered for an extended degree course or due to failed subject are already on an extended study period or when a student intend to register/register for a so called dual/combined/hybrid degree course or a degree course not agreed upon or should the student not permanently reside and matriculated in one of the municipalities indicated below. NB. Students should be discouraged to apply for a bursary, well knowing that they plan to study in a different (although possibly related) degree course.
