SAPREF Bursaries for 2026
Company: SAPREF
Location: South Africa
Closing date: 12 February 2026
About the Company - SAPREF
SAPREF (South African Petroleum Refineries) is one of South Africa’s major oil refining companies, operating a large refinery in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The company plays a key role in the country’s energy and fuel supply chain by refining crude oil into essential petroleum products for the local market. SAPREF focuses on operational excellence, safety, and sustainability, while also investing in skills development through initiatives such as bursaries, learnerships, and graduate opportunities to support the future of South Africa’s energy and engineering workforce.
About SAPREF Bursary
SAPREF is offering bursaries to young South Africans as part of its commitment to developing critical skills in the energy and engineering sectors. The SAPREF Bursary Programme is a career-shaping opportunity that provides financial support while preparing students for employment in one of South Africa’s most important industrial industries.
The programme is open to high-performing students who will be in their first or second year of study in 2026, are enrolled at a mainstream public university, and meet the academic requirements. For eligible candidates, the bursary can significantly shape their future career path.
What the Bursary Offers
SAPREF offers a full bursary, which typically covers:
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed textbooks
- Additional study-related support
Fields of Study Covered by Bursary
SAPREF funds qualifications that support its key operational and technical skills requirements for current and future needs.
- BCom Finance
- BCom Logistics
- BCom Supply Chain Management
- BCom Human Resource Management
- BSc Engineering (Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering)
- BSc Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
- BSc Engineering (Chemical Engineering)
- BSc Environmental Science
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the SAPREF Bursary Programme, applicants must meet ALL of the following:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be accepted at a mainstream public university in South Africa
- Have excellent academic results
- Be entering 1st or 2nd year of study in 2026
- Be studying one of the listed qualifications
How to Apply
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