Excerpt: Sasol is accepting applications for a 36-month Maintenance and Production Learnership in Sasolburg. Applicants with qualifying Grade 12 or N3 subjects can apply for Mechanical Fitter, Electrician or Chemical Plant Operator training before 16 October 2026.
Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnership 2026
Sasol has opened applications for its Maintenance and Production Learnership Programme 2026 in Sasolburg, Free State.
This 36-month programme gives qualifying applicants an opportunity to combine structured learning with practical workplace experience at one of South Africa’s major chemicals and energy companies.
The current intake includes three training fields:
- Mechanical Fitter
- Electrician
- Chemical Plant Operator
Applicants can qualify using either a completed Grade 12 National Senior Certificate with the required subjects or an N3 National Senior Certificate with the subjects specified by Sasol.
The vacancy was posted on 5 October 2026 and applications close on 16 October 2026. Sasol lists the vacancy under reference number 13280. (Sasol Jobs)
Sasol Learnership 2026 Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Sasol |
| Programme | Learnership: Maintenance and Production |
| Reference Number | 13280 |
| Location | Sasolburg, Free State |
| Country | South Africa |
| Contract | Fixed-term learnership |
| Duration | 36 months |
| Mechanical Field | Mechanical Fitter |
| Electrical Field | Electrician |
| Production Field | Chemical Plant Operator |
| Minimum Qualification | Grade 12 or qualifying N3 |
| Previous Experience | Not specified as a requirement |
| Monthly Stipend | Not disclosed in official vacancy |
| Age Requirement | Not specified |
| Number of Positions | Not specified |
| Posting Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Closing Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Application | Online through Sasol Careers |
These details are confirmed on Sasol’s current official vacancy listing. (Sasol Jobs)
Application Status
Applications are currently open.
Last verified: 9 October 2026
Closing date: 16 October 2026
Official source: Sasol Careers
Application channel: Sasol’s official online recruitment platform
Applicants should apply before the closing date rather than waiting until the final day.
What Is the Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnership?
A learnership combines formal or structured learning with practical workplace experience.
Sasol describes its learnerships as programmes requiring on-the-job learning supported by structured or institutional learning.
For the current Sasolburg intake, successful applicants will enter into a 36-month fixed-term learnership contract. (Sasol Jobs)
The programme is intended to develop technical skills that may support future careers in industrial maintenance, electrical operations and chemical production.
Completing the learnership should not, however, be interpreted as a guarantee of permanent employment with Sasol.
Available Sasol Learnership Fields
1. Mechanical Fitter
The Mechanical Fitter pathway is suitable for applicants interested in mechanical equipment, industrial maintenance and technical work.
Mechanical fitters generally work with machinery and mechanical systems in industrial environments.
Sasol officially lists Fitting among the technical fields offered through its learner programmes.
2. Electrician
The Electrician learnership is aimed at applicants interested in developing electrical trade-related skills.
Sasol’s broader learnership information includes Electrical Operations as one of its learner-development fields.
3. Chemical Plant Operator
The Chemical Plant Operator pathway provides a route into production and process operations.
Sasol refers to this field more broadly as Chemical Plant Operations, also described as process or production.
Applicants should choose the discipline that best matches their interests and qualifications.
Grade 12 Requirements
Applicants using the Grade 12 route need a completed National Senior Certificate with six subjects.
Sasol specifically requires passes in:
- Technical Mathematics or Mathematics
- English
- Technical Science or Physical Science
These are the subjects stated in the official 2026 vacancy. (Sasol Jobs)
Can You Apply With Mathematical Literacy?
The official advertisement specifies Mathematics or Technical Mathematics.
It does not list Mathematical Literacy as an accepted substitute.
Applicants with Mathematical Literacy should therefore not assume that they qualify unless Sasol confirms otherwise.
N3 Requirements
Applicants may also qualify with a completed N3 National Senior Certificate containing six subjects.
The required N3 subjects include:
- Mathematics
- English
- Engineering Science
This alternative qualification route is explicitly included in the current Sasol vacancy. (Sasol Jobs)
Do You Need Work Experience?
The official Sasol vacancy does not list previous work experience as a minimum requirement.
The focus is on applicants meeting the academic requirements and successfully completing Sasol’s selection process. (Sasol Jobs)
This makes the programme particularly relevant to young applicants who have completed their academic studies but still need practical workplace exposure.
Applicants should never invent work experience on their CV or online profile.
Is There an Age Requirement?
Sasol’s current Maintenance and Production Learnership advertisement does not publish a specific age limit. (Sasol Jobs)
For this reason, Linkinn.co.za does not recommend adding claims such as “18–35 only” unless Sasol publishes that requirement for this specific intake.
If an age requirement is not stated by the employer, it should not be invented.
How Long Is the Programme?
The Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnership runs for:
36 months
Successful learners will be appointed on a fixed-term contract for the duration of the programme. (Sasol Jobs)
That is approximately three years of structured learning and practical development.
What Will Learners Be Expected to Do?
Sasol lists two important core programme elements.
Successful candidates will be expected to participate fully in the learnership and successfully complete the required assessment process.
They must also participate in required workplace-readiness activities and exercises. (Sasol Jobs)
Learners should therefore be prepared for both formal learning requirements and practical workplace responsibilities.
What Skills Can Participants Develop?
Depending on the discipline, participants may develop knowledge and experience relating to:
- Industrial operations
- Mechanical maintenance
- Electrical operations
- Chemical production processes
- Workplace safety
- Technical problem-solving
- Equipment and plant environments
- Workplace communication
- Teamwork
- Professional conduct
The exact training programme will depend on the discipline into which the applicant is selected.
Does Sasol Pay a Monthly Stipend?
The official vacancy does not disclose a monthly stipend amount. (Sasol Jobs)
Therefore, any particular stipend figure circulating on social media should not automatically be treated as accurate for this intake.
For this article, the correct information is:
Monthly stipend: Not stated in the official Sasol advertisement.
If Sasol publishes an amount later, the article can be updated accordingly.
Why Applicants Should Be Careful With Stipend Claims
Different Sasol learnerships and learner programmes may have different payment arrangements.
An amount connected to:
- An older Sasol learnership
- A different Sasol site
- Another employer
- A graduate programme
- A different technical qualification
should not automatically be applied to the 2026 Sasolburg programme.
Using the employer’s current vacancy as the primary source protects applicants from misleading information.
Where Is the Learnership Based?
The opportunity is based in:
Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa
Sasol officially identifies Sasolburg as the location of the programme. (Sasol Jobs)
Applicants should consider whether they will realistically be able to attend workplace and training activities in Sasolburg if selected.
The advert does not state that accommodation or relocation costs will be provided.
Sasol Learnership Selection Process
Meeting the minimum requirements allows an applicant to apply, but it does not guarantee an interview or selection.
Sasol’s official learnership guidance explains that its selection process can include:
- Application
- Shortlisting
- Interview
- Psychometric assessment
- Medical fitness assessment
- Security clearance
- Qualification and other verification
- Final selection
Sasol also states that applicants can apply for one discipline per intake.
Applicants who are not contacted by the learner programme team within approximately 60 days after the closing date may regard their application as unsuccessful.
Documents to Prepare
Sasol’s specific vacancy page does not provide a complete document checklist, so applicants should avoid assuming that every document will be required at the initial stage.
However, it is sensible to have the following available:
- Updated CV
- South African ID where requested
- Grade 12 certificate or results
- N3 certificate where applicable
- Supporting academic records
- Correct contact information
- Any additional documents requested by Sasol’s application system
Sasol warns that applicants who provide false information or invalid documents may not be considered.
Tips for Preparing Your CV
Applicants with little or no work experience can still prepare a useful CV.
Include:
Personal details: Name, contact number, email address and general location.
Education: Clearly show whether you completed Grade 12 or N3.
Subjects: Make the required technical subjects easy to identify.
For Grade 12 applicants, clearly list:
- Mathematics/Technical Mathematics
- English
- Physical Science/Technical Science
For N3 applicants, clearly list:
- Mathematics
- English
- Engineering Science
Also include relevant technical training, school projects, practical exposure or volunteering if applicable.
Do not add skills or experience you do not actually have.
How to Apply for the Sasol Learnership 2026
Applications must be submitted online through Sasol’s official Careers platform.
Look for:
Learnership: Maintenance and Production (Sasolburg)
Reference Number: 13280
The official vacancy includes an online “Apply now” option. (Sasol Jobs)
Apply through the official Sasol Careers vacancy
Before uploading personal information, confirm that the vacancy displays:
Ref: 13280
and
Location: Sasolburg
Application Steps
A simple application process is:
- Open the official Sasol Careers vacancy.
- Confirm reference number 13280.
- Select Apply now.
- Sign in or create your Sasol Careers profile.
- Complete the required personal and qualification information.
- Upload documents requested by the system.
- Check that your information is accurate.
- Submit before 16 October 2026.
- Keep confirmation of your application if available.
Sasol recommends using its official careers system when applying for advertised opportunities.
Closing Date
16 October 2026
Applications close on 16 October 2026. (Sasol Jobs)
The official listing does not publish a specific closing time.
Applicants should therefore avoid waiting until late on the closing date.
Employment Equity
Sasol identifies itself as an equal-opportunity and affirmative-action employer.
The company says preference may be given to applicants from designated groups and persons with disabilities in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan.
Sasol also states that reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions where appropriate. (Sasol Jobs)
Beware of Fake Sasol Learnerships
Job seekers should be especially careful with fake recruitment messages.
Sasol states that its recruitment process does not require applicants to make advance payments. The company also says it will not request personal banking details via email.
You should never pay someone who claims they can:
- Guarantee your Sasol learnership
- Put you on a shortlist
- Secure an interview
- Guarantee selection
- Unlock an application form
Always apply through an official Sasol channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnership 2026 open?
Yes. Sasol’s official careers website currently lists the programme as open, with applications closing on 16 October 2026. (Sasol Jobs)
Where is the Sasol learnership?
The programme is based in Sasolburg, Free State. (Sasol Jobs)
What is the reference number?
The vacancy reference is 13280. (Sasol Jobs)
How long is the programme?
It runs for 36 months on a fixed-term learnership contract. (Sasol Jobs)
Which learnerships are available?
The current intake includes:
- Mechanical Fitter
- Electrician
- Chemical Plant Operator
Can I apply with Grade 12?
Yes, provided you have the required passes in Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, English and Physical Science or Technical Science. (Sasol Jobs)
Can I apply with N3?
Yes. Sasol accepts an N3 National Senior Certificate with Mathematics, English and Engineering Science for this intake. (Sasol Jobs)
Is Mathematical Literacy accepted?
The official advertisement does not list Mathematical Literacy. It specifies Mathematics or Technical Mathematics.
Is experience required?
Previous work experience is not listed as a minimum requirement in the official vacancy.
How much is the monthly stipend?
Sasol has not disclosed a stipend amount in the official advertisement.
What is the age limit?
No specific age requirement is published in the vacancy.
How many learners will Sasol appoint?
The official vacancy does not state the number of available positions.
Can I apply for several disciplines?
Sasol’s general learner guidance says applicants should apply for one discipline per intake.
Does completing the learnership guarantee a permanent job?
No permanent appointment is guaranteed in the official vacancy.
Why This Opportunity Is Worth Checking
For applicants who already have the required Grade 12 or N3 subjects, this programme offers a structured pathway into technical training in an established industrial environment.
The particularly useful features are:
- Three technical career pathways
- 36 months of structured development
- Workplace exposure
- Grade 12 and N3 entry routes
- No previous work experience listed as compulsory
- Official online application through Sasol
Applicants should nevertheless apply because the programme matches their career interests and qualifications—not simply because it is associated with a major company.
Important Notice About Linkinn.co.za
Linkinn.co.za is an independent South African careers and opportunities information website.
Linkinn.co.za is not Sasol and does not:
- Recruit for Sasol
- Shortlist candidates
- Conduct interviews
- Employ successful learners
- Accept Sasol learnership applications
- Guarantee selection
This article is provided to help applicants understand the opportunity.
Applications must be completed through Sasol’s official Careers platform.
Official Sources
This article was checked against:
Sasol Careers – Learnership: Maintenance and Production (Sasolburg), Reference 13280 (Sasol Jobs)
Sasol Learnerships information page
Sasol Careers information
Author Information
Written by Mr Josh – Linkinn.co.za
Mr Josh is the founder and career-opportunities researcher behind Linkinn.co.za.
He focuses on researching and explaining South African:
- Jobs
- Learnerships
- Internships
- Bursaries
- Apprenticeships
- TVET and Work Integrated Learning opportunities
- N6 in-service training
- Government vacancies
- Skills-development programmes
- Career application guides
His aim is to turn complicated job advertisements and programme notices into clear, practical information that South African applicants can understand.
Where possible, important details such as requirements, salaries, stipends, closing dates, locations and application channels are checked against official employers, government institutions, SETAs, educational institutions or training providers before publication.
When an employer has not confirmed information such as a stipend or age requirement, Linkinn.co.za aims to say so rather than presenting an estimate as a verified fact.
Author: Mr Josh
Publication: Linkinn.co.za
Editorial focus: South African jobs, skills and education opportunities
Article last verified: 9 October 2026
Editorial Note
Linkinn.co.za aims to keep opportunity information accurate and up to date.
If Sasol changes the closing date, requirements, application link or programme status after publication, this article may be updated.
Readers should always check the official Sasol vacancy before submitting an application.
Final Thoughts
The Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnership 2026 provides qualifying Grade 12 and N3 applicants with an opportunity to pursue practical technical development in Sasolburg.
The programme runs for 36 months and currently offers pathways in:
Mechanical Fitter, Electrician and Chemical Plant Operator.
Applications close on 16 October 2026. (Sasol Jobs)
Applicants should pay particular attention to the academic requirements. Grade 12 candidates need the specified Mathematics, English and Science subjects, while N3 candidates need Mathematics, English and Engineering Science.
Sasol has not published a stipend amount, age limit or number of positions for this intake. Linkinn.co.za therefore recommends avoiding social-media claims that present those details as confirmed.
If you meet the academic requirements, prepare your information carefully and apply through the official Sasol Careers platform before the deadline.