Sasol Learnership 2026: Chemical Plant Operator x4 Opportunities in Komatipoort
Sasol is Hiring Chemical Plant Operator Learners in Komatipoort
Are you a recent matriculant or N3 graduate looking to start a career in the chemical and energy industry? Sasol is inviting applications for its Chemical Plant Operator Learnership Programme 2026 based in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga.
This exciting learnership offers successful candidates the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while completing structured training within one of South Africa’s leading energy and chemicals companies.
Job Overview
Position: Learnership – Chemical Plant Operator (x4 Positions)
Company:
Location:
Reference Number: 12385
Job Type: Learnership / Fixed-Term Contract
Closing Date: 15 June 2026
Posting Date: 1 June 2026
About Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with over 75 years of innovation and industry leadership. The company focuses on safely and sustainably manufacturing and marketing chemical and energy products while investing in employee development through training, career growth opportunities, diversity, and inclusion.
Learnership Programme Details
The Chemical Plant Operator Learnership combines:
- Structured theoretical learning
- Practical workplace training
- Industry-relevant skills development
- Workplace readiness activities
- Formal assessments and evaluations
Successful learners will gain valuable exposure to chemical plant operations while developing skills needed for future employment opportunities within the industry.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following academic requirements:
Option 1: Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)
Must have passed:
- Mathematics or Technical Mathematics
- English
- Physical Science or Technical Science
- A total of 6 subjects
Option 2: N3 Qualification
Must have passed:
- Mathematics
- English
- Engineering Science
- A total of 6 subjects
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be required to:
- Participate fully in the learnership programme
- Attend all workplace training sessions
- Complete structured learning modules
- Successfully complete assessments and evaluations
- Participate in workplace readiness activities
- Follow company safety and operational procedures
Preference Criteria
Preference will be given to:
- Candidates residing in the Nkomazi area
- Applicants from designated groups in line with Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan
- Persons living with disabilities
Why Join Sasol?
Benefits of joining the Sasol Learnership Programme include:
- Industry-recognised training
- Practical workplace experience
- Exposure to chemical plant operations
- Career development opportunities
- Learning from experienced industry professionals
- Enhanced employability within the energy and chemicals sector
Application Deadline
Interested candidates should submit their applications before 15 June 2026.
Important: If you do not receive feedback within 60 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.