Sasol invites suitably qualified South African applicants to apply for the Maintenance and Production Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027 in Sasolburg.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Learnership Location: Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa
Reference Number: 13280
Contract Duration: 36 Months
About the Sasol Learnership Programme
Sasol is offering a 36-month fixed-term learnership programme that combines structured or institutional learning with practical on-the-job training.
The programme is designed to help successful candidates develop technical skills and workplace experience in maintenance and production environments.
Available Learnership Fields
The following learnership opportunities are available:
- Mechanical Fitter
- Electrician
- Chemical Plant Operator
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
A completed Grade 12 National Senior Certificate with six subjects and passes in:
- Technical Mathematics or Mathematics
- English
- Technical Science or Physical Science
N3 National Senior Certificate
Alternatively, applicants may have a completed N3 National Senior Certificate with six subjects and passes in:
- Mathematics
- English
- Engineering Science
Core Programme Requirements
Successful learners will be expected to:
- Participate fully in the learnership programme.
- Successfully complete the required assessment process.
- Participate in workplace-readiness activities.
- Complete practical workplace exercises.
- Meet the requirements of the structured training programme.
Who Should Apply?
This learnership may be suitable for applicants interested in careers such as:
- Mechanical Fitting
- Electrical Maintenance
- Chemical Plant Operations
- Industrial Maintenance
- Production Operations
- Engineering Trades
- Process Plant Operations
Programme Duration
The Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnership runs for 36 months on a fixed-term contract aligned with the learnership programme.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Sasol careers portal.
Applicants should complete the online application and ensure that all required qualification details are accurate before submitting.
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
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