Sasol Production and Maintenance Learnership Programme 2026

Apply for the Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnership directly through the official Sasol Careers portal.

Sasol is recruiting candidates in Sasolburg for a structured 36-month fixed-term learnership programme combining workplace learning with structured or institutional learning.

3 Learnership opportunities are available in three fields:

• Mechanical Fitter
• Electrician
• Chemical Plant Operator

Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnership 2026

Minimum Requirements for the Sasol Learnership

Sasol provides two main academic routes into the programme.

Route 1: Grade 12 National Senior Certificate

Applicants can qualify with a completed Grade 12 National Senior Certificate consisting of six subjects, with passes in:

• Technical Mathematics or Mathematics
• English
• Technical Science or Physical Science

1. Mechanical Fitter Learnership

The Mechanical Fitter pathway is particularly relevant to applicants interested in machinery, industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, engineering and practical technical work.

Mechanical fitters generally work with machinery and mechanical equipment in industrial environments.

Depending on the workplace and occupational scope, the work can involve areas such as:

• assembling mechanical equipment;
• inspecting machinery;
• identifying mechanical faults;
• fitting and replacing mechanical components;
• maintaining industrial equipment;
• working with pumps, bearings, shafts and other mechanical components;
• interpreting technical information; and
• supporting preventative and corrective maintenance.

You can search South African OFO occupations, SAQA qualifications, NQF levels and career-to-qualification connections in one place.

2. Electrician Learnership

The second pathway is Electrician.

Electricians are required across many sectors of the South African economy, including manufacturing, mining, construction, energy, infrastructure and industrial maintenance.

Depending on their training, occupational competence and workplace, electricians may work with:

• electrical installations;
• electrical equipment;
• industrial electrical systems;
• motors and machinery;
• electrical maintenance;
• fault finding;
• control systems; and
• preventative maintenance.

If becoming an electrician interests you, search Electrician through the Career & Qualification Explorer to investigate the occupation and the South African qualifications associated with electrical career p

Apply for the Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnership Programme 2026

Applications must be submitted through Sasol’s official online recruitment platform.

Applicants can apply online for the Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnership Programme 2026 here.

The vacancy reference is: Ref: 13280

Before submitting your application:

1. Check that you meet the advertised academic requirements.
2. Compare the subjects on your Grade 12 or N3 certificate with Sasol’s requirements.
3. Prepare an updated CV.
4. Make sure your personal and qualification information is correct.
5. Upload the documents requested by Sasol’s recruitment system.
6. Review your application carefully before submitting it.
7. Submit before the closing date.
8. Keep any confirmation showing that your application was successfully submitted.