Sasol is offering a 36-month Maintenance and Production Learnership in Sasolburg for young South Africans who want to build technical skills in mechanical fitting, electrical work and chemical plant operations.
The programme combines structured learning with practical workplace training inside a major energy and chemicals environment.
Applicants can qualify with a suitable Grade 12 National Senior Certificate or N3 qualification, provided they meet the required subject criteria.
Applications close on 16 October 2026.
Which technical fields are available?
Successful candidates may be placed in one of three areas:
- Mechanical Fitter
- Electrician
- Chemical Plant Operator
Each stream provides a different route into industrial maintenance or production work.
What will you learn during the programme?
The learnership combines theoretical learning with practical workplace experience.
You can expect to take part in:
- Structured technical learning
- Workplace training
- Practical exercises
- Formal assessments
- Workplace readiness activities
- Industrial safety and operational procedures
You will need to complete the required assessments successfully as you progress through the programme.
What does a Mechanical Fitter do?
Mechanical fitters help maintain, repair and assemble industrial mechanical equipment.
In a large industrial environment, this can involve working with machinery and mechanical systems that support production operations.
The learnership can help you build practical foundations in areas such as:
- Mechanical maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Repairs
- Fitting and assembly
- Technical problem solving
- Safe use of tools
This stream is suited to candidates interested in hands-on engineering and maintenance work.
What does an Electrician do in an industrial environment?
Industrial electricians work with electrical equipment and systems used to keep plants and facilities operating.
Training in this stream can help you develop experience in:
- Electrical maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Fault identification
- Electrical safety
- Technical troubleshooting
- Industrial electrical systems
Accuracy and safety are especially important because industrial electrical systems can operate in demanding production environments.
What does a Chemical Plant Operator do?
Chemical plant operators help monitor and support production processes inside industrial facilities.
The work can involve operating equipment, following process instructions and helping maintain safe and efficient production.
This stream can provide exposure to:
- Chemical production processes
- Plant operations
- Process monitoring
- Equipment operation
- Workplace safety
- Production procedures
It is particularly relevant if you are interested in process operations within the energy and chemicals sector.
Who can apply with Grade 12?
Applicants with a completed Grade 12 National Senior Certificate consisting of six subjects need to have passed:
- Technical Mathematics or Mathematics
- English
- Technical Science or Physical Science
Make sure your certificate includes the required subjects before applying.
Who can apply with an N3 qualification?
Applicants with a completed N3 National Senior Certificate consisting of six subjects need to have passed:
- Mathematics
- English
- Engineering Science
The N3 route is particularly relevant to candidates with a technical or engineering education background.
How long does the learnership run?
The programme runs for 36 months on a fixed-term learnership contract.
This gives learners an extended period to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical workplace skills.
Why is workplace training important?
Technical qualifications provide the theory needed to understand equipment and processes, but industrial careers also depend heavily on practical experience.
During the programme, you can apply what you have learned in a real working environment while developing:
- Technical confidence
- Problem-solving ability
- Safety awareness
- Workplace discipline
- Equipment knowledge
- Industrial experience
This combination can help prepare you for future artisan or plant-operations careers.
Who is the programme best suited to?
The learnership is especially relevant if you want to build a career in:
- Mechanical maintenance
- Electrical engineering
- Chemical plant operations
- Industrial production
- Engineering maintenance
- Energy and chemicals
- Process operations
- Technical trades
It is suited to candidates who are comfortable with structured technical learning and practical workplace training.
What are the programme details?
Company: Sasol
Programme: Learnership: Maintenance and Production
Reference: 13280
Location: Sasolburg, South Africa
Duration: 36 months
Employment: Fixed-term learnership contract
Closing date: 16 October 2026
How do you apply?
Applications must be submitted online through the Sasol careers platform.
Apply for the Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnership
Search for:
Learnership: Maintenance and Production (Sasolburg)
Reference number: 13280
Check that your Grade 12 or N3 subjects meet the minimum requirements before submitting your application.
How does Employment Equity apply?
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups and people with disabilities in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.
Reasonable accommodation may also be provided to people with disabilities where required.
Applications close on 16 October 2026.
