Applications are now open for the 2026 Sasol Mining Fence-line (Mainstream) Programme. Sasol Mainstream bursaries is a performance-based programme with a work-back / pay-back obligation. This is a comprehensive bursary offered to talented individuals who are planning to study full-time towards an undergraduate in selected Engineering, Science and Technology qualification.
The Sasol Mining Fence-line Bursary Programme seeks to attract exceptional young talent to join the organization.
These bursaries support full-time studies leading towards a Bachelor’s Engineering/Engineering in Technology degree at a recognized South African University.
Eligibke Programmes
Applicants may submit their applications for degree programs (excluding diplomas) in the designated fields of study if they are presently enrolled as 1st to 4th-year students pursuing Bachelor’s degree at a South African University. The eligible disciplines are as follows:
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Geology (Please be aware that obtaining an Honours degree is mandatory for pursuing this field of study)
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Mine Surveying at the University of Johannesburg only
These bursary opportunities are exclusively available to South African citizens (by birth only) from Sasol Mining Fenceline communities, who are or will be undertaking degree studies at a public South African University or University of Technology.
Qualified applicants are individuals currently in their first to fourth year of studies.
Application Criteria – Minimum Criteria
First-year applicants should provide their Grade 11 / Grade 12 results, second-year students must submit their first-year results, third-year students are required to submit their second-year results, and fourth-year students must submit their third-year results, all meeting the specified minimum requirements:
B.Eng. and B.Sc. Eng
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
B.Eng. Tech.
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
Benefits
Registration fees
Tuition fees (no payment for repeat modules)
Pocket Money
Meal allowance
Accommodation allowance (An amount equal to the average rate for accommodation in a single room at a University residence at which the Sasol bursar is studying.)
A once-off Computer and Calculator allowance
Work opportunities (with a work-back obligation/pay-back obligation) – based on Company needs
Development opportunities (e.g. possible vacation work after completion of 2nd and 3rd academic year of study).
Psyche-social support (Student discussions / Workshops / EAP – Employee assistance programme @ Sasol etc.)
Method of Application
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: September 13th, 2026.