36-Month Technical Learnership Programme at Sasol Secunda Operations

Sasol, a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage, is offering a 36-month Artisan Learnership Programme based in Secunda, Mpumalanga. This fixed-term learnership opportunity falls under Secunda Operations (EOP) and is designed to provide structured institutional learning combined with practical on-the-job training.

When joining Sasol, you become part of a company that places people at the centre of everything it does. Sasol invests in its employees throughout every stage of their career path and provides development opportunities within a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

This Artisan Learnership programme offers candidates the opportunity to gain valuable technical training and workplace exposure in high-demand engineering and plant operation fields.

About the Learnership Programme

Learnerships are structured learning programmes that combine theoretical education with practical workplace experience. The Sasol Artisan Learnership is a 36-month fixed-term contract aligned to the formal requirements of the learnership programme.

Participants will undergo structured institutional training while simultaneously receiving on-the-job learning within Secunda Operations. The programme is designed to equip learners with the technical knowledge, practical skills, and workplace readiness required to succeed in artisan and plant operation careers.

This programme provides an opportunity to develop within one of South Africa’s leading energy and chemical companies while gaining recognised industry exposure.

Learnership Fields Available

Learnership opportunities are available in the following disciplines:

Mechanical Fitter
Instrumentation
Electrician
Chemical Plant Operator

These fields are aligned with Sasol’s operational requirements and are structured to support long-term technical development.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have completed a National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification with passes in the following subjects:

Technical Mathematics or Mathematics
English or Business English
Technical Science or Physical Science

Candidates must meet these subject requirements to be considered for the programme.

Core Elements of the Programme

Successful applicants will be required to:

Participate fully in the Learnership programme and successfully complete the assessment process.
Participate in all required workplace readiness activities and exercises.

Learners must demonstrate commitment to both the structured learning and workplace components of the programme throughout the 36-month contract duration.

Employment Details

Position: Learnership – Artisan
Reference ID: 11441
Company: Sasol
Division: Secunda Operations (EOP)
Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga
Contract Duration: 36 Months (Fixed Term Contract)
Programme Type: Learnership
Closing Date: 02 March 2026

This is a fixed-term opportunity aligned to the duration of the Learnership programme.

Equal Opportunity and Employment Equity

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Guided by its purpose of “Innovating for a better world,” Sasol recognises that diversity is fundamental to its growth and success.

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities in accordance with Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Application Process

Sasol uses an automated process to assess a large volume of applications efficiently. Applicants who do not receive feedback within 60 days after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

Candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date of 02 March 2026.

Apply for Learnership: Artisan – Sasol Secunda

Applicants who meet the academic requirements and are interested in developing a technical career in engineering or plant operations are encouraged to submit their application.

👉 Apply for Sasol Artisan Learnership – Secunda

Applications close on 02 March 2026.

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