Sasol has opened applications for its Maintenance and Production Learnership Programme in Sasolburg, South Africa. The opportunity is aimed at candidates who want to gain practical workplace experience while developing technical skills in areas such as mechanical fitting, electrical work and chemical plant operations.

The learnership is offered on a 36-month fixed-term contract and combines workplace training with structured learning and assessments.

Applications are open until 16 October 2026.

Sasol Learnership Programme Details

Available Learnership Fields

Successful applicants may receive training in one of the following areas:

Mechanical Fitter

This stream focuses on practical skills related to mechanical equipment, fitting, maintenance and workplace procedures.

Electrician

Learners will gain workplace exposure in the electrical field and develop practical knowledge relevant to electrical maintenance and operations.

Chemical Plant Operator

This field provides training related to chemical plant operations, production activities and working safely in an industrial environment.

Applicants should make sure that their educational qualifications and subjects meet the requirements before submitting an application.

Minimum Requirements

Sasol provides two possible academic routes for applicants.

Grade 12 Applicants

Candidates who apply using Grade 12 should have a National Senior Certificate with six subjects, including passes in:

• Mathematics or Technical Mathematics

• English

• Physical Science or Technical Science

N3 Applicants

Candidates applying with an N3 qualification should have completed the required N3 National Senior Certificate subjects, including:

• Mathematics

• English

• Engineering Science

Applicants should carefully check their subjects and results against the requirements before applying.

What Does the Learnership Involve?

A learnership combines theoretical education with practical workplace training. Participants in the Sasol programme will be expected to take part in both the learning and workplace components of the programme.

Successful learners may be required to:

• Participate actively in the full learnership programme.

• Complete the required theoretical and practical learning.

• Take part in workplace-readiness activities.

• Complete relevant assessments and exercises.

• Meet the requirements of the applicable training programme.

• Participate in structured workplace-based learning.

The programme is designed to provide learners with structured exposure to a technical and industrial working environment over the 36-month period.

Is Work Experience Required?

Based on the listed minimum requirements, previous work experience is not specified as a requirement for this learnership.

This means that eligible candidates who have recently completed Grade 12 or an N3 qualification may consider applying, provided they meet the required subject and qualification criteria.

Who Can Apply?

The opportunity may be worth considering if you:

• Have completed Grade 12 or the required N3 qualification.

• Have the required subjects and passes.

• Are interested in technical, maintenance or production-related work.

• Want to gain structured workplace experience.

• Are prepared to complete both theoretical and practical training.

• Can meet the requirements of a 36-month learnership programme.

Application Closing Date

The closing date for the Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnership Programme is 16 October 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to review the official vacancy information carefully and ensure that all required information and supporting documents are submitted before the closing date.

Reference number: 13280

Important: Meeting the minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee selection. Applicants should rely on the official Sasol vacancy information for the latest application instructions and requirements.

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