Sasol is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Learnership: Maintenance and Production programme based in Sasolburg, South Africa. The learnership provides an opportunity for candidates with a Grade 12 or N3 qualification to gain practical workplace experience while completing a structured learning programme.
The opportunity is offered as a 36-month fixed-term contract under the Sasol Learnership Programme. Successful candidates will receive workplace-based learning and participate in structured or institutional learning related to their selected field.
The available learning fields include Mechanical Fitter, Electrician, and Chemical Plant Operator.
The closing date for applications is 16 October 2026.
Sasol Learnership Details
- Position: Learnership: Maintenance and Production
- Reference Number: 13280
- Location: Sasolburg, South Africa
- Programme: Learnership
- Contract Duration: 36 months
- Contract Type: Fixed-term contract
- Available Fields: Mechanical Fitter, Electrician, Chemical Plant Operator
- Closing Date: 16 October 2026
About Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a long history of operating in the energy and chemicals sectors. The company develops and produces chemical and energy products using specialised technologies and expertise.
The Sasol Learnership Programme is designed to provide participants with an opportunity to develop technical knowledge and practical workplace skills. Participants will be exposed to structured learning as well as on-the-job training.
The programme can be particularly valuable for candidates who have completed Grade 12 with the required technical subjects and are interested in pursuing a career in industrial maintenance, electrical work, or chemical plant operations.
Available Learnership Fields
The Sasolburg learnership opportunities are available in three main fields:
1. Mechanical Fitter
The Mechanical Fitter learnership is suited to candidates interested in mechanical maintenance and industrial equipment.
A Mechanical Fitter works with mechanical equipment and machinery and can be involved in maintenance, repairs, installation, inspection and troubleshooting.
Candidates interested in machinery, mechanical systems and industrial maintenance may consider this field when applying.
2. Electrician
The Electrician learnership is aimed at candidates interested in electrical systems and industrial electrical maintenance.
The field can provide exposure to electrical equipment, maintenance activities, safety procedures and other workplace requirements associated with electrical work in an industrial environment.
Applicants interested in building a technical career in electrical maintenance may find this learnership relevant.
3. Chemical Plant Operator
The Chemical Plant Operator learnership is suitable for candidates interested in chemical manufacturing and plant operations.
Chemical plant operators work in industrial environments and may be involved in monitoring processes, operating equipment and following established safety and production procedures.
This field can provide valuable exposure to the operation of a large industrial facility.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements specified by Sasol.
Candidates must have either a completed Grade 12 National Senior Certificate with six subjects or a completed N3 National Certificate with six subjects.
Grade 12 requirement
Candidates applying with Grade 12 must have passed the following subjects:
- Technical Mathematics or Mathematics
- English
- Technical Science or Physical Science
The qualification must consist of six subjects.
N3 requirement
Candidates applying with an N3 qualification must have passed the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- English
- Engineering Science
The N3 qualification must consist of six subjects.
Applicants should carefully check their certificates and academic records to ensure that the required subjects and passes are included before submitting an application.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity may be suitable for candidates who have completed Grade 12 and are looking to enter a technical career without immediately pursuing a traditional university degree.
The programme is particularly relevant to candidates interested in:
- Mechanical maintenance
- Electrical work
- Chemical processing
- Industrial operations
- Plant operations
- Engineering-related technical careers
- Manufacturing
- Energy and chemicals
Candidates must meet Sasol’s stated subject requirements. Simply having a Grade 12 certificate does not necessarily mean that an applicant qualifies, as the required Mathematics, English and Science subjects must be passed.
Applicants with N3 qualifications may also apply if they meet the specified Mathematics, English and Engineering Science requirements.
What Is a Learnership?
A learnership combines theoretical education with practical workplace training. Instead of focusing only on classroom-based learning, participants are given an opportunity to develop skills through workplace exposure and structured learning.
For technical fields such as mechanical fitting, electrical work and chemical plant operations, practical experience can be an important part of developing workplace competence.
The Sasol programme has a 36-month duration, giving successful candidates an extended period to participate in the learnership and complete the required programme activities.
Participants will be expected to take part in the programme and successfully complete the required assessment processes.
Core Responsibilities
Successful candidates will participate in the Sasol Learnership Programme and will be expected to meet the requirements of the programme throughout the contract period.
The core elements include:
- Participating in the learnership programme
- Successfully completing the required assessment process
- Taking part in workplace-readiness activities
- Completing required exercises
- Participating in structured learning
- Applying learning in the workplace
- Following workplace procedures and requirements
Candidates should understand that a learnership requires commitment throughout the programme. Participants may be required to balance theoretical learning with practical workplace activities.
Why Consider the Sasol Learnership?
A technical learnership can provide an important starting point for candidates who want to build a career in an industrial environment.
The Sasol programme offers exposure to a major chemicals and energy company and provides structured development over a 36-month period.
Candidates who successfully complete the programme can gain valuable knowledge and workplace experience relevant to their chosen technical field.
The three available areas also provide candidates with different career pathways. Mechanical Fitter candidates can focus on mechanical equipment and maintenance, Electrician candidates can develop knowledge related to electrical systems, while Chemical Plant Operator candidates can develop skills related to industrial plant operations.
Important Application Information
Applicants should make sure that all information submitted during the application process is accurate and complete.
Before applying, candidates should check that:
- Grade 12 or N3 has been completed.
- The required six subjects have been passed.
- Mathematics or Technical Mathematics is included where required.
- English is included and passed.
- Technical/Physical Science or Physical Science is included for the Grade 12 route.
- Engineering Science is included for the N3 route.
- The applicant is interested in one of the available technical fields.
- All required application information is completed correctly.
Candidates should also ensure that applications are submitted before the closing date.
Employment Equity
Sasol states that it is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities in accordance with Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan.
Sasol also states that reasonable accommodation will be provided where required to enable people with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Applicants who meet the requirements should therefore consider applying, while ensuring that all information provided during the application process is truthful and accurate.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply for the Learnership: Maintenance and Production (Sasolburg) position through the official Sasol careers platform.
Candidates should select the appropriate learnership opportunity and complete the online application process as instructed.
Apply before the closing date to be considered for the opportunity.
Apply for the Sasol Learnership: Maintenance and Production
Final Reminder
The Sasol Learnership: Maintenance and Production programme offers opportunities in Mechanical Fitting, Electrical work and Chemical Plant Operations.
The minimum academic requirement is either Grade 12 with six subjects, including the required Mathematics, English and Science subjects, or an N3 qualification with six subjects, including Mathematics, English and Engineering Science.
The programme is based in Sasolburg and runs for 36 months as a fixed-term learnership contract.
Closing date: 16 October 2026.
Applicants who meet the requirements are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.