ABOUT THE COMPANY – SAPREF
We are pleased to inform you about SAPREF Bursary South Africa 2024-2025/read full details.
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 BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & SELECTION
SAPREF will be awarding a bursary to a current or future Mechanical Engineering (BSc) students who has show strong academic capability. If you are passionate about your future career, this might just be the bursary for you!
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback within 4 weeks of the application deadline, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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):
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric
- Studying or have been accepted to study towards a BSc in Mechanical Engineering
- Studying or have been accepted to study recognized University in South Africa
- Strong academic record
- Strong potential to excel in your career
- Female students are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE 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 be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
- Proof of University registration (on tertiary letterhead)
- Curriculum Vitae
Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: apply@sapref.com
(Insert the words “SAPREF Bursary Application – Your Full Name” in the email subject line).
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact SAPREF directly:
Tel: 031 480 1911
Email: apply@sapref.com / learnerships@sapref.com