Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnership 2026 in Sasolburg Closes 16 October

Quick facts

• Opportunity Type: Learnership (fixed-term)
• Company: Sasol
• Location: Sasolburg, Free State
• Duration: 36 months
• Trades: Mechanical Fitter, Electrician, Chemical Plant Operator
• Closing Date: 16 October 2026
• Reference: 13280

Opportunity overview

Sasol, South Africa's energy and chemicals giant, is recruiting learners for its Maintenance and Production Learnership in Sasolburg.

This is a 3-year programme that can turn you into a qualified artisan or plant operator. Artisans like fitters and electricians are among the most in-demand skills in South Africa, so finishing a Sasol learnership can open doors at plants, mines and factories across the country.

Which learnership can you choose?

• Mechanical Fitter: maintain and repair pumps, valves, gearboxes and other plant machinery
• Electrician: install, test and fix electrical equipment and systems on the plant
• Chemical Plant Operator: run and monitor the processes that turn raw materials into fuels and chemicals

Minimum requirements

You need one of these:

• Grade 12 NSC (6 subjects) with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, English, and Physical Science or Technical Science
• N3 (6 subjects) with Mathematics, English and Engineering Science

Mathematical Literacy will not meet the Maths requirement.

What you will do

• Complete on-the-job training on a working Sasol plant
• Attend institutional (classroom) learning
• Take part in workplace readiness activities
• Write and pass your learnership assessments

Documents to prepare

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of your Grade 12 or N3 results
• Certified copy of your ID

Make sure your certified copies are recent and clear, because unclear or missing documents can get you disqualified. You can build a CV for free with the FirstJobly CV Maker.

How to apply

1. Click View the listing and apply below to open the Sasol learnership on FirstJobly. 2. Check you meet the subject requirements. 3. Use the Apply button on the listing to go to Sasol's official careers page. 4. Register, upload your documents and submit before 16 October 2026.

Tips to stand out

• Put your Maths and Science marks near the top of your CV.
• If you have done a technical subject at school or TVET, mention it.
• Apply early. Big company portals can be slow on the last day.
• Sasol never asks for money to process an application.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the learnership? 36 months (3 years).

Can I apply with N3 instead of Matric? Yes, if you passed 6 subjects including Maths, English and Engineering Science.

Can I apply for more than one trade? Check the official advert for how to state your trade preference when you apply.