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Study Area: B Com: Informatics

How does the selection process work?

• Applications should be submitted to Sasol by no later than 31 May each year for the following academic year.
• Applications should preferrably be submitted online. Applicants who do not have internet access and do not have access to an internet cafe in their area may contact our Sasol Bursary Application Helpline at 086 010 6235 for any support.
• All applicants short listed to attend an interview will be notified before mid June. Notification is done telephonically as well as per written correspondence.
• Selection interviews normally take place during the June/July public school holidays each year.
• Applicants will be required to attend a full day session where they will be assessed by means of a structured interview as well as psychometric tests.
• Applicants will be reimbursed for travel expenses to attend the selection day up to a maximum amount, as predetermined by Sasol.
• The outcome of the selection day is communicated to applicants by mid-September. Please note that no correspondence will be entered into prior to this date.
• Successful candidates will then be provided with comprehensive documentation relating to the Sasol bursary scheme as well as a written contract and other documentation for completion.

Bursaries are awarded for commencement in the following academic year and no payments are made in respect of studies already completed.

What does a Sasol bursary include?

The Sasol bursary is a comprehensive bursary which includes the following:

• 100% of the prescribed university tuition fees, registration fees and exams fees.
• An amount equal to the average rate for accommodation in a single room at a university hostel at the university at which the sasol bursar is studying. This rate is determined by sasol in conjunction with the university.
• An amount for meals based on three meals per day as determined by the university.
• An amount of approximately R7500,00 per annum, towards book and pocket money.

Note:

• Prescribed tuition fees, registration fees and exam fees are paid directly to the university.
• Students will be required to pay for the subjects that they need to repeat.
• Monies for accommodation are paid directly to the university if the student is staying in university administered accommodation.
• In cases where the student elects to stay in non-university administered accommodation, monies in lieu of accommodation and meals will be paid directly to the individual. In such instances, the amounts will be limited to that described in points 2 and 3 above.
• Book and pocket money will be paid directly to the individual.
• Payments in respect of the above are made twice a year. The first payment is made at the beginning of the first semester and the seond payment is made at the beginning of the second semester.
• Full details of the payment process and the requirements which must be met are communicated to successful applicants once a bursary has been awarded.

Succesful applicants will be bound contractually to work at Sasol after graduation for a period equal to the tenure of the bursary.

Contact details for Sasol Bursary Application

Helpline:
 
Tel: 086 010 6235
e-Mail: Jeanique@adcorp.co.za