Sasol Fire Fighter Learnership 2026 Opens: Monthly Stipend of R5200
Category: Learnerships | Fire & Emergency Services Careers
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Sasol Opens Applications for Fire Fighter Learnership Programme 2026
- Young South Africans looking to build a career in emergency response and industrial safety now have an opportunity to apply for the Sasol Fire Fighter Learnership Programme 2026.
- The programme offers successful candidates practical workplace training combined with structured learning, preparing participants for careers in firefighting and emergency services within one of South Africa’s largest energy and chemicals companies.
- According to Sasol, the programme will accommodate 12 learners, with 4 positions available in Secunda and 8 positions available in Sasolburg.
- Successful applicants can expect a monthly stipend estimated at approximately R5,200, while gaining valuable workplace experience and industry-recognized training.
Applications close on 19 June 2026.
This Learnership Matters
South Africa continues to face high youth unemployment, particularly among matriculants who struggle to gain workplace experience after completing school.
Learnerships remain one of the most effective pathways into employment because they combine:
- Formal training
- Practical workplace exposure
- Skills development
- Industry experience
- Career networking opportunities
The Sasol Fire Fighter Learnership stands out because it provides exposure to industrial emergency response operations, an area where specialized skills are highly valued across industries including petrochemicals, mining, manufacturing, logistics, and municipal emergency services.
Participants will learn how professional firefighters operate in high-risk industrial environments while developing physical fitness, discipline, teamwork, and safety awareness.
Sasol
- Sasol is a globally recognized chemicals and energy company with a history spanning more than 75 years.
- The company operates across multiple countries and is known for investing significantly in employee development, technical training, and youth employment initiatives.
- Through its learnerships, bursaries, internships, and graduate programmes, Sasol continues to create opportunities for young South Africans seeking entry into various technical and professional careers.
- The Fire Fighter Learnership forms part of the company’s broader commitment to developing local talent within communities surrounding its operational facilities.
- Secunda
- Sasolburg
Sasol has indicated that preference will be given to applicants residing within local Sasol communities surrounding these areas.
Successful learners will:
- Participate in structured firefighting training
- Attend workplace readiness programmes
- Complete theoretical learning modules
- Gain practical firefighting experience
- Participate in emergency response exercises
- Complete assessments throughout the programme
- Develop workplace safety competencies
Minimum Requirements
- To qualify for the Sasol Fire Fighter Learnership 2026, applicants must have:
Educational Requirements A completed National Senior Certificate (Matric) with passes in:
- Technical Mathematics, Mathematics, or Mathematical Literacy
- English or Business English
- Technical Science or Physical Science
More Requirements Applicants must also:
- Be between 18 and 29 years old
- Hold a valid Code B driver’s licence or higher
- Successfully pass firefighting fitness assessments
- Pass stress and fear-related evaluations
- Be comfortable working at heights
- Be capable of operating in confined spaces
- Be able to work in fire exposure environments
- Be able to climb cat ladders safely
Firefighter Fitness Assessment
One of the most important stages of the recruitment process is the firefighter fitness evaluation.
Industrial firefighters often operate in physically demanding environments where they may need to:
Completing a firefighting learnership can open doors to careers such as:
- Fire Fighter
- Emergency Response Officer
- Safety Officer
- Industrial Safety Technician
- Disaster Management Assistant
- Rescue Team Member
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
The practical experience gained through a major employer like Sasol can strengthen a candidate’s employability across several industries.
Application Closing Date Candidates must submit their applications before:
Closing Date: 19 June 2026
Late applications may not be considered.
Important Employment Fraud Warning
Sasol has warned applicants to be cautious of recruitment scams.
The company states that:
- No payment is required to apply
- No cash deposits should be made during recruitment
- Genuine recruitment communication comes through official Sasol channels
Applicants should only apply through the official Sasol careers platform
Industrial firefighting differs significantly from municipal firefighting, exposing learners to advanced emergency response systems, hazardous material management, and workplace safety protocols that are sought after throughout South Africa’s industrial sector.
For young people living in Secunda and Sasolburg communities, opportunities of this nature can provide an important entry point into long-term technical careers.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Sasol recruitment portal.
