SAPREF Bursary South Africa 2022 – 2023

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY – SAPREF

SAPREF was formed as a joint venture between 2 companies, namely Shell SA Refining and BP Southern Africa. They are the biggest crude oil refinery across Southern Africa, processing around 24 000 tons crude each day, with a refining capacity of approximately 8.5 million tons per annum.

They are situated in Durban and manufacture various petroleum products, including diesel; petrol; liquid petroleum gas; aviation fuel; marine fuel oil; solvents; base oil and paraffin. The refinery has been operating for over 50 years, when the SAPREF refinery building works commenced in 1960.

The company is a Level 2 BBBEE contributor and employ around 700 permanent staff members. Their major stakeholders are made up of the surrounding communities; shareholders; customers; contractors; suppliers; trade unions; non-governmental organisations; direct workforce; indirect workforce and authorities.
 

ABOUT THE SAPREF BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

SAPREF is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2022 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards these degree qualifications:

• Chemical Engineering (BSc)
• Electrical Engineering (BSc)
• Mechanical Engineering (BSc)

 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

• View our other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries closing in January 2022 here.

 

MORE ABOUT THE SAPREF BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: full tuition fees, accommodation in campus residence, a book allowance, laptop and a monthly stipend.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the SAPREF Bursary.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 28 February 2022 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAPREF BURSARY

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

• You must have completed Matric at a school in Durban South
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the above Engineering degree qualifications
• You must be studying or have been accepted to studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must be in financial need

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SAPREF BURSARY

Students who meet the above minimum eligibility requirements, can apply by submitting clear copies of the following documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
• Proof of University registration/ acceptance (on tertiary letterhead)

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of above documents to apply.
 

Applications must be dropped off at the SAPREF Security Check Point: 1 Refinery Road, Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal, 4110.
Ensure that your application is in a sealed envelope and has the words “SAPREF Bursary Application 2022” written on it.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SAPREF BURSARY

28 January 2022.
(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 SAPREF directly:
Tel: 031 480 1911
Email: learnerships@sapref.com
 

Please do NOT contact SAPREF if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in January 2022.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.